SimpliSafe has five monitoring tiers — from a $9.99/month self-monitor option to $79.99/month Active Guard Outdoor live monitoring. No tier requires a contract. This page breaks down exactly what each plan costs, what you actually get, and what three years of ownership looks like in real dollars.
What's on this page: Equipment costs · Monitoring plan table · Contract Risk Index score · 3-year total cost · Hidden costs · Who should buy SimpliSafe. Updated April 2026.
Figures sourced from public pricing pages, user-reported data, and direct brand verification. No brand pays to appear. See our methodology →
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8-piece starter (1 door/window sensor, 1 motion sensor, 1 keypad, 1 base station, 1 key fob) from $229. Larger kits and cameras are add-on purchases. All equipment is wireless with adhesive mounts. What we verified: current public pricing and plan details.
Key equipment facts
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Monitor with Cameras (no dispatch) | $9.99/mo | $120/yr | Camera cloud storage, app alerts, no professional dispatch |
| Standard | $22.99/mo | $276/yr | 24/7 professional dispatch, cellular backup, 60-day video storage |
| Core | $32.99/mo | $396/yr | Video verification + priority police dispatch, Intruder Intervention |
| Pro | $49.99/mo | $600/yr | Active Guard Outdoor — live agents deter intruders in real time |
| Pro Plus | $79.99/mo | $960/yr | Extended Active Guard outdoor coverage |
Contract Risk Index (CRI) — Low
Lowest possible lock-in risk
No contract at any tier. Month-to-month monitoring. Cancel any time.
ETF: No early termination fee. Equipment is yours to keep regardless of monitoring status.
Cancellation
No contract. Cancel online or by phone. No fees, no notice period required.
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Our 2026 Contract Risk Index scores all 9 brands on lock-in risk from 1 (no contract) to 5 (high penalty).
Estimated 3-year total
$1,056 – $3,359
Low: $229 starter + ($22.99 × 36) = $1,056. High: $499 kit + cameras + ($79.99 × 36) = $3,359+
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Renters, first-time buyers, and homeowners who want professional monitoring without a long-term commitment.
Not ideal for
Buyers who need professional installation or the best outdoor camera quality in the category.
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