DIY Systems

Browse all of our diy systems guides, reviews, and head-to-head comparisons — 4 articles and counting.

• Cove vs SimpliSafe Cost (2026): Free Equipment vs Paid — Which Saves More?

  Cove offers free equipment with monitoring ($17.99-$27.99/mo). SimpliSafe charges $199-$509 for kits at the same monthly rate. See which costs less over 1 and 3 years.

• Cove vs SimpliSafe (2026): Budget DIY Security Showdown

  Cove starts at $17.99/mo vs SimpliSafe's $17.99-$27.99/mo. Both are DIY with pro monitoring, but Cove offers free equipment. See which budget system wins our comparison.

• Frontpoint vs SimpliSafe Cost (2026): Monthly Fees & Total Price Compared

  Frontpoint costs $49.99/mo vs SimpliSafe's $17.99-$27.99/mo. But equipment pricing tells a different story. See our 3-year total cost breakdown for both systems.

• Frontpoint vs SimpliSafe (2026): Which DIY Security System Wins?

  Frontpoint vs SimpliSafe: Both offer DIY install with pro monitoring, but Frontpoint costs $49.99/mo vs SimpliSafe's $17.99/mo. We compare equipment, features, and value.