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Frontpoint pricing (2026)

Frontpoint starts at $15/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video), across 3 plans. Best for Homeowners willing to pay a premium for feature-rich DIY security backed by Alarm.com. Every figure links to Frontpoint's own page and the date we captured it.

At a glance

Entry price: $15/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video)
Free tier: No · 30-day trial
Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
Best for: Homeowners willing to pay a premium for feature-rich DIY security backed by Alarm.com; Those wanting Crash & Smash protection and AI-based deterrence beyond basic monitoring; Buyers who prefer to call in and negotiate month-to-month terms rather than commit online

Frontpoint plans & pricing

All published Frontpoint plans. Sourced per row; quote-only tiers show no price.
Plan	Monthly	Annual	Billing	Notes	Source
Self-Monitoring with Video	$15	—	flat	App-based self-monitoring with live and recorded video. No professional dispatch. Mobile app control. ~$0.50/day. Equipment sold separately (essential package ~$415, total package ~$1,125).	frontpointsecurity.com
Interactive	$45	—	flat	24/7 professional monitoring for intrusion, fire, CO, and flood. Mobile app control, battery backup, automatic hourly system checks. ~$1.48/day. 3-year contract online; month-to-month by phone. Professional installation available via HelloTech ($99).	frontpointsecurity.com
Ultimate	$49.99	—	flat	Everything in Interactive plus video monitoring with analytics, home automation (smart locks, lights, thermostat), pet protection, and crash & smash safety. ~$1.65/day. 3-year contract online; month-to-month by phone.	frontpointsecurity.com

Last verified 2026-06-14. Frontpoint official site monitoring page (frontpointsecurity.com/monitoring) returned partial content listing plan tiers with daily rates. Exact monthly equivalents and plan names cross-confirmed by safewise.com/home-security-review/frontpoint (2026) which lists the same three tiers at $15/mo, $45/mo, and $49.20/mo. Equipment package prices from bobvila.com. Cross-checked against safewise.com.

Capabilities

Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Z-Wave, Kwikset smart locks, Schlage smart locks, Alarm.com platform.

Key features: Powered by Alarm.com backend — industry-standard platform used by many premium security companies; Perimeter Guard — deters intruders with audio alerts and flashing LEDs before entry; AI Deterrence — verbal warnings with customizable voice and tone on outdoor cameras; Crash & Smash protection — system triggers even if panel is destroyed before disarming; 24/7 professional monitoring for intrusion, fire, CO, and flood on Interactive and Ultimate plans; Automatic hourly system health checks on monitored plans; Personalized Emergency Response — store medical information (allergies, conditions) accessible to first responders on alarm; Video analytics with custom notification rules to filter out irrelevant clips; 30-day risk-free return guarantee on all plans; Two-way audio through cameras and doorbells.

Plan limits: Online purchases require a 3-year contract — month-to-month only available by calling support; Equipment packages are expensive: essential package ~$415, total package ~$1,125; No self-monitoring without video tier — lowest plan at $15/mo still requires a paid subscription; Professional monitoring (Interactive plan) starts at $45/mo — higher than most DIY competitors; Professional installation outsourced to HelloTech ($99) — not in-house Frontpoint technicians; No Apple HomeKit support.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Frontpoint cost?

Frontpoint starts at $15/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.

What are cheaper alternatives to Frontpoint?

Cheaper home security than Frontpoint (entry $15/mo) include Abode at $8.49/mo, SimpliSafe at $9.99/mo, Ring Alarm at $9.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.

Does Frontpoint support HIPAA?

Frontpoint HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.

Does Frontpoint have a free plan?

Frontpoint free tier: No; 30-day free trial.

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