Arlo cameras cost 3-5x more than Wyze upfront and charge $3-$18/month for cloud storage. Wyze cameras start at $20 with $2/month cloud plans and free local storage via microSD. We compare 4K vs 2K image quality, night vision, battery vs plug-in, subscription tiers, smart home integration, and real 3-year costs ($450-$1,348 for Arlo vs $100-$396 for Wyze). Plus why neither replaces a real alarm system.

Arlo and Vivint compared across camera evidence, direct alarm coverage, installation, monitoring records, accounts, outages, cancellation, and equal 36-month cost.

Arlo sells premium wireless cameras with 4K HDR and color night vision. ADT sells professional monitoring backed by 150 years of brand trust. They solve different problems — here’s which one actually fits your home in 2026, with full plan breakdowns and 3-year costs.