Updated October 12, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team

Top home security systems compared

58 providers, ranked on the terms we checked.

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Lorex logo
Lorex
9.2/10
Price:
£78.99
Monitoring per month:
£0
Minimum contract:
0 months
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SimpliSafe Home Security logo
SimpliSafe Home Security
9.2/10
Monitoring per month:
$22.80 to $79.80
Minimum contract:
0 months
Products:
Alarm, Camera, Smart-lock, and 2 more
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Vivint logo
Vivint

Free Professional Installation: $199

9.1/10
Price:
$199.99
Monitoring per month:
$24.99
Minimum contract:
0 months
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xtucam logo
xtucam
9.0/10
Price:
$149.99
Monitoring per month:
$0
Minimum contract:
0 months
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15
Lockin
8.9/10
Price:
$129.99
Minimum contract:
0 months
Products:
Smart-lock
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August Home logo
August Home
8.8/10
Price:
$129.99
Monitoring per month:
$0
Products:
Smart-lock
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Lockly logo
Lockly
8.8/10
Price:
$189.99
Products:
Smart-lock, Video-doorbell
Local storage:
Yes
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Brinks Home logo
Brinks Home
Not rated
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19
Deep Sentinel

Video surveillance cameras monitored by live security guards.

Not rated
Products:
Camera
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20
Abode

DIY home security that works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, and Zigbee, with no contract and self-monitored or professional monitoring options.

Not rated
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Lorex

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Ranked #1 of 10.

AOSU

#1 in Top home security systems compared

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