Brinks is a dealer-network company licensing the armored truck brand name, selling Alarm.com equipment at $30-$40/month on 36-month contracts. SimpliSafe sells direct at $0-$28/month with no contract and own-brand hardware. Over 3 years: $1,080-$1,440 for Brinks vs $249-$1,257 for SimpliSafe. Brinks has better monitoring (Alarm.com). SimpliSafe has better pricing and cameras. Abode beats both on smart home integration.

ADT is the biggest name in home security — over 6 million customers and 150+ years of brand history. Cove launched in 2018 with one pitch: professional monitoring at the lowest possible price, no contract. These two systems target very different buyers, and the 3-year cost gap is significant. Here is the full breakdown for […]

Brinks and Frontpoint are both legacy alarm brands trying to stay relevant in a DIY-first market. Both offer professional monitoring and app control. Both are significantly more expensive than modern alternatives. But they differ in contracts, platform flexibility, and long-term cost. This 2026 comparison breaks down plans, equipment, contract risk, and the true 3-year cost […]

Cove and Frontpoint are both DIY-friendly security systems with professional monitoring and no long-term contracts. But that’s where the similarities end. Cove targets budget buyers with free equipment. Frontpoint charges $49.99/month — one of the most expensive DIY options available. Here’s a complete comparison to help you decide, plus a better alternative most people overlook. […]