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Best ADT alternatives (2026)
6 alternatives to ADT in home security, ranked by entry price. ADT starts at $19.99/mo. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Cheaper than ADT: Abode, SimpliSafe, Ring Alarm, Frontpoint.
- Free alternatives: Abode, SimpliSafe, Ring Alarm.
- Closest by price: Abode ($0/mo), SimpliSafe ($0/mo), Ring Alarm ($9.99/mo).
ADT alternatives compared
| # | Alternative | Entry price | Free | HIPAA | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abode | $0/mo | Yes | — | Apple HomeKit / iOS households — the only major system with native HomeKit support | goabode.com |
| 2 | SimpliSafe | $0/mo | Yes | — | Renters and homeowners wanting no long-term contracts | safewise.com |
| 3 | Ring Alarm | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | Amazon/Alexa ecosystem households | security.org |
| 4 | Frontpoint | $15/mo | No | — | Homeowners willing to pay a premium for feature-rich DIY security backed by Alarm.com | frontpointsecurity.com |
| 5 | Cove | $19.99/mo | No | — | Budget-conscious buyers who still want 24/7 professional monitoring — entry price at $19.99/mo | safewise.com |
| 6 | Vivint | — | No | — | Homeowners who want an all-in-one professionally installed and monitored smart home system | quote-only |
Data current through 2026-06-14. Compare any two directly on the Home Security index.