# SimpliSafe pricing (2026): plans, cost, and compliance

**Entry price:** $0 (free)/mo (Self-Monitoring (No Video)). Among the 6 home security we track it is the cheapest; median entry $12/mo.
**Domain:** simplisafe.com
**Free tier:** Yes
**Compliance:** HIPAA Not published · SOC 2 Not published · GDPR Not published
**Integrations:** Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Watch
**Best for:** Renters and homeowners wanting no long-term contracts; Budget-conscious buyers who need basic 24/7 professional monitoring; Users comfortable with DIY installation and app-based self-monitoring
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Plans

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Self-Monitoring (No Video) | $0 | — | flat | App-based self-monitoring only; no professional dispatch. No video storage. Equipment sold separately (starter kits from ~$249). | safewise.com |
| Self-Monitoring with Video | $9.99 | — | flat | Self-monitoring with live video and video storage via SimpliSafe app. No professional dispatch. Equipment sold separately. | safewise.com |
| Standard | $22.8 | — | flat | 24/7 professional monitoring with cellular backup. Approximately $0.76/day. Equipment sold separately (starter kits from ~$249). No long-term contract. | safewise.com |
| Core | $32.99 | — | flat | 24/7 professional monitoring plus live video and video recording access. Equipment sold separately. No contract. Price corrected to $32.99 (confirmed by security.org and safewise.com 2026); the previously listed $31.99 matched no credible source. | safewise.com |
| Pro | $49.99 | — | flat | Includes Active Guard live-agent video verification 8pm–6am on top of standard professional monitoring and video. Equipment sold separately. No contract. | safewise.com |
| Pro Plus | $79.99 | — | flat | 24/7 Active Guard live-agent video verification (around-the-clock, not just overnight). Highest SimpliSafe tier. Equipment sold separately. No contract. | safewise.com |

**Key features:** No long-term contract on any plan — cancel anytime; 24/7 professional monitoring with cellular backup (Standard and above); Active Guard: live security agents proactively monitor cameras and contact police; DIY wireless setup — no professional installation required; Battery backup and cellular failover keep system online during outages; Door/window sensors, motion detectors, glass break, smoke, CO, water, and temperature sensors available.

**Plan limits:** No Z-Wave or Zigbee support — limited third-party device compatibility; No smart lock offerings in the SimpliSafe ecosystem; Camera quality and app described as basic compared to competitors; Active Guard live-agent monitoring only available on Pro ($49.99) and Pro Plus ($79.99) plans; Equipment starter kits from ~$249 required upfront — monitoring subscription alone is insufficient.

Sources: 1 · Last verified 2026-06-14
Provenance: Official pricing page simplisafe.com blocked automated access; pricing sourced from safewise.com and security.org SimpliSafe cost pages (2026). Verified 2026-06-14: Self-Monitoring with Video $9.99, Standard $22.80, Pro $49.99, Pro Plus $79.99 all corroborated. Core corrected from $31.99 to $32.99 (security.org; safewise lists $33.99) as the original $31.99 matched no credible source.
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/software/home-security/simplisafe/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, SimpliSafe's entry plan was $0 (free)/mo as of 2026-06-14 — https://frontdeskreview.com/software/home-security/simplisafe/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl