Ring Alarm vs SimpliSafe

Both systems offer DIY installation, but our experts found major differences between Ring Alarm and SimpliSafe after testing both systems.

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By Aliza Vigderman Aliza Vigderman, Senior Editor, Industry Analyst & Gabe Turner Gabe Turner, Chief Editor
Winner
Best Installation
SecurityScore:
9.2 /10
  • Monthly subscription plans
  • Fast and easy DIY installation
  • Reliable professional monitoring
  • Professional monitoring costs $21.99 or $31.99 per month
  • Camera recording for up to 10 cameras costs as little as $9.99 per month
  • Packages range from $250 to $730
Best Monitoring
SecurityScore:
7.7 /10
  • Professional monitoring for $20 per month
  • No contract required
  • Amazon-owned company
Citations
  1. USA Today. (2018). Rejected by ‘Shark Tank,' Ring doorbell founder returns as guest shark.
    usatoday.com/story/tech/talkingtech/2018/09/26/shark-tank-ring-doorbell-founder-jamie-siminoff-returns/1426551002/

  2. SimpliSafe. (2013). How to Set-Up Secret Alerts—And Why You Should!
    simplisafe.com/blog/how-to-use-secret-alerts