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SimpliSafe pricing (2026)
SimpliSafe's paid plans start at $9.99/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video) as checked on 2026-09-05, read from SimpliSafe's own pricing page; 6 plans. Best for Renters and homeowners wanting no long-term contracts. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $9.99/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- 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
As of · every figure below links to its source STALE · 2026-09-05
SimpliSafe plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Monitoring (No Video) | $0 | — | Flat monthly | App-based self-monitoring only; no professional dispatch. No video storage. Equipment sold separately (starter kits from ~$249). | support.simplisafe.com |
| Self-Monitoring with Video | $9.99 | — | Flat monthly | Self-monitoring with live video and video storage via SimpliSafe app. No professional dispatch. Equipment sold separately. | support.simplisafe.com |
| Standard | $22.99 | — | Flat monthly | 24/7 professional monitoring with cellular backup. Approximately $0.76/day. Equipment sold separately (starter kits from ~$249). No long-term contract. | support.simplisafe.com |
| Core | $32.99 | — | Flat monthly | 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. | support.simplisafe.com |
| Pro | $49.99 | — | Flat monthly | Includes Active Guard live-agent video verification 8pm–6am on top of standard professional monitoring and video. Equipment sold separately. No contract. | support.simplisafe.com |
| Pro Plus | $79.99 | — | Flat monthly | 24/7 Active Guard live-agent video verification (around-the-clock, not just overnight). Highest SimpliSafe tier. Equipment sold separately. No contract. | support.simplisafe.com |
Last verified 2026-09-05. STALE · 2026-09-05 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. Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged. Cross-checked against bobvila.com. This note predates a correction to the plans above, from 2026-09-05; the table holds the corrected figures.See the corrections.
Price changes
Price on record
$9.99/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Corrections to this record
Changes we made to our own record of SimpliSafe, newest first: a figure read again on the vendor's page, a plan it no longer lists, a note. None of them is a price change by SimpliSafe. Every correction on the site is in the corrections log.
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Source replaced, price unchanged. https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-home-security-systems answers 301 and lands on https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/best-home-security-systems-of-2025/ — the same page at the address the site now uses. The figure is unchanged and still stands on the day it was read; only the link the reader follows is corrected, so it no longer bounces through a redirect. Same host, same scheme, and the destination keeps every distinguishing word of the page's own name.
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Standard. Recorded from safewise.com rather than the vendor's own pricing page. Re-read on the vendor's page on 2026-09-05.
Capabilities
Integrations: Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Watch.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does SimpliSafe cost?
SimpliSafe's paid plans start at $9.99/mo (Self-Monitoring with Video), and it lists a $0 plan (Self-Monitoring (No Video)); it has 6 published plans. Verified 2026-09-05.
What are cheaper alternatives to SimpliSafe?
Cheaper home security than SimpliSafe (entry $9.99/mo) include Abode at $8.49/mo. Verified 2026-09-05.
Does SimpliSafe support HIPAA?
SimpliSafe's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does SimpliSafe have a free plan?
Yes — SimpliSafe publishes a free tier.
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