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Top 10 Alternatives to CPI Security in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
SimpliSafe
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SimpliSafe is the best alternative to CPI Security in 2027: no contracts, a 60-day trial and monitoring from $22.99 a month. Ring Alarm Pro (Ring Pro $19.99 a month) is #2 and Cove (no contracts, from $22.99) is #3. CPI requires a 60-month monitoring contract and, per The Home Security Advisor, charges 75% of the remaining term if service is discontinued.

At a glance

#PickMonitoring fromBest for
1SimpliSafeStandard $22.99 a month; Core $32.99 a monthAnyone leaving a long contract who wants month-to-month monitoring
2Ring Alarm ProRing Pro $19.99 a month includes 24/7 Professional MonitoringRing camera and doorbell owners who want one app
3CoveBasic $22.99, Plus $32.99 and Premium $42.99 a monthPeople who want cellular-connected monitoring without a contract
4Wyze Home Monitoring$9.99 a month or $99.99 a yearThe lowest monthly bill for professional monitoring
5abodeFree app plan; paid plans start at $7 a monthSmart-home fans who want Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave support
6Arlo SecureSecure Premium $29.99 billed monthly, or $24.99 a month billed annuallyCamera-first homes that want monitoring tied to the video
7FrontpointInteractive $1.48 a day; Ultimate $1.65 a dayBuyers who want AI deterrence cameras with a trial window
8Blue by ADTPro-Protect with video $34.99 a month; Video Connect $9.99 and Self-Protect $14.99 do not include professional monitoringBuyers who want the ADT name without the long contract
9VivintStandard from $24.99 a month; Premium from $44.99 a monthBuyers who want a professionally installed smart-home panel
10Brinks HomeTypically $30 to $50 a monthBuyers who want a traditional installed system and accept a term

Pick by what you want

Best overall
SimpliSafe
Best for Ring users
Ring Alarm Pro
Cheapest monitoring
Wyze Home Monitoring
Best for smart homes
abode
Best installed system
Vivint

The ranking

1

SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe
Answrs VerdictThe no-contract benchmark.
Monitoring from: Standard $22.99 a month; Core $32.99 a monthContract: No contracts: no fees or long-term contracts, cancel anytimeTrial: 60 days with a full refund and free returnsSetup: No drilling; most systems set up in under an hourWarranty: Lifetime on equipment with select activated plans

SimpliSafe has no fees or long-term contracts, a 60-day trial with a full refund, and set-up of most systems in under an hour. Monitoring is Standard at $22.99 a month or Core at $32.99 a month.

Go ifAnyone leaving a long contract who wants month-to-month monitoring
Skip ifYou want a technician to install everything
Why #1 over #2: Its no-contract terms and published plan prices beat Ring’s auto-renewing plans for a clean exit from CPI.
2

Ring Alarm Pro

Ring Alarm Pro
Answrs VerdictThe best value kit with a built-in router.
Monitoring from: Ring Pro $19.99 a month includes 24/7 Professional MonitoringKit price: Alarm Pro Security Kit, 8-piece with built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router, listed at $299.99 (was $434.92)Backup: Alarm Cellular Backup and Backup Internet for Alarm ProTrial: 30-day free trial on device setupTerms: Plans auto-renew until canceled

Ring Alarm Pro pairs a built-in eero Wi-Fi 6 router with cellular and internet backup. Ring Pro adds 24/7 Professional Monitoring for $19.99 a month, and the 8-piece kit is listed at $299.99.

Go ifRing camera and doorbell owners who want one app
Skip ifYou do not want a subscription tied to one location
Why #2 over #3: Its $19.99 plan is cheaper than Cove’s $22.99 Basic plan.
3

Cove

Cove
Answrs VerdictThe cellular-first, contract-free pick.
Monitoring from: Basic $22.99, Plus $32.99 and Premium $42.99 a monthContract: No contractsTrial: Try risk-free for 60 daysConnectivity: Cove handles the 4G cellular connection and subscription itselfPremium extras: $5 monthly equipment credit and lifetime equipment warranty

Cove handles the 4G cellular connection and subscription itself. Plans run $22.99 (Basic), $32.99 (Plus) and $42.99 (Premium) a month with no contracts and a 60-day risk-free trial.

Go ifPeople who want cellular-connected monitoring without a contract
Skip ifYou want the cheapest possible plan
Why #3 over #4: Its 60-day trial and managed cellular connection beat Wyze’s lower price for buyers who want a full service.
4

Wyze Home Monitoring

Wyze Home Monitoring
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest professional monitoring here.
Monitoring from: $9.99 a month or $99.99 a yearProvider: 24/7 professional monitoring through NoonlightContract: Flexible cancellation; no long-term contractsCapacity: Up to 100 sensorsWarranty: 18-month extended warranty when bought on Wyze.com

Wyze Home Monitoring costs $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year, with 24/7 professional monitoring through Noonlight, up to 100 sensors and no long-term contracts.

Go ifThe lowest monthly bill for professional monitoring
Skip ifYou want a full-service installer
Why #4 over #5: Its $9.99 price is far below abode’s paid plans for anyone who only needs an alarm.
5

abode

abode
Answrs VerdictThe flexible smart-home hub.
Monitoring from: Free app plan; paid plans start at $7 a monthContract: Monitoring without contractsSetup: Most customers finish in under 15 minutes with peel-and-stick devicesSmart home: Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, Zigbee and Z-WaveInsurance: Discounts up to 30% for many monitored users

abode lets you use the app free and add paid plans from $7 a month, without contracts. It works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, Zigbee and Z-Wave, and many monitored users qualify for insurance discounts up to 30%.

Go ifSmart-home fans who want Apple HomeKit and Z-Wave support
Skip ifYou want a simple all-in-one kit
Why #5 over #6: Its HomeKit and Z-Wave support goes further than Arlo’s camera-led plan.
6

Arlo Secure

Arlo Secure
Answrs VerdictThe camera-led monitoring plan.
Monitoring from: Secure Premium $29.99 billed monthly, or $24.99 a month billed annuallyIncludes: 24/7 Professional Monitoring, Emergency Response, cellular and battery backupInsurance: Home insurance discount included in PremiumAvailability: Emergency Response is for U.S. subscribers only

Arlo Secure Premium is $29.99 a month, or $24.99 a month billed annually, and includes 24/7 Professional Monitoring, Emergency Response, cellular and battery backup and a home insurance discount.

Go ifCamera-first homes that want monitoring tied to the video
Skip ifYou need a low monthly price
Why #6 over #7: Its included cellular and battery backup beats Frontpoint’s per-day plans for camera-heavy homes.
7

Frontpoint

Frontpoint
Answrs VerdictThe camera-deterrence system.
Monitoring from: Interactive $1.48 a day; Ultimate $1.65 a dayTrial: 30-day risk-free trialFeatures: AI-enhanced cameras, Perimeter Guard and two-way audioSetup: DIY-friendly installation

Frontpoint prices its professional plans per day: Interactive at $1.48 and Ultimate at $1.65. It offers AI-enhanced cameras, Perimeter Guard and two-way audio, with a 30-day risk-free trial.

Go ifBuyers who want AI deterrence cameras with a trial window
Skip ifYou want a published monthly price per plan
Why #7 over #8: Its AI deterrence cameras add more than Blue by ADT’s plan lineup.
8

Blue by ADT

Blue by ADT
Answrs VerdictADT’s contract-free DIY line.
Monitoring from: Pro-Protect with video $34.99 a month; Video Connect $9.99 and Self-Protect $14.99 do not include professional monitoringContract: No long-term contracts; cancel or switch anytimeIncludes: ADT 24/7 professional monitoring on Pro-Protect with video

Blue by ADT has no long-term contracts. Pro-Protect with video, at $34.99 a month, includes ADT 24/7 professional monitoring; the $9.99 Video Connect and $14.99 Self-Protect plans do not.

Go ifBuyers who want the ADT name without the long contract
Skip ifYou want professional monitoring at the lowest price
Why #8 over #9: Its no-contract terms beat Vivint’s professional-install model for people leaving a long contract.
9

Vivint

Vivint
Answrs VerdictThe professionally installed smart panel.
Monitoring from: Standard from $24.99 a month; Premium from $44.99 a monthContract: Month-to-month with no required term on new systems bought onlineHardware: HomeProtect package listed at $349.99Installation: Professional installation listed at $199Guarantee: 30-day money-back on new online purchases

Vivint lists Standard monitoring from $24.99 a month and Premium from $44.99. New systems bought online are month-to-month with no required term, and the HomeProtect package is listed at $349.99 with professional installation at $199.

Go ifBuyers who want a professionally installed smart-home panel
Skip ifYou want the cheapest hardware
Why #9 over #10: Its month-to-month online terms beat Brinks Home’s 36-month commitment.
10

Brinks Home

Brinks Home
Answrs VerdictTraditional install, with a 36-month term for the free install.
Monitoring from: Typically $30 to $50 a monthCommitment: Free professional installation requires a 36-month monitoring commitmentMonitoring: 24/7 professional monitoring from a U.S.-based Alarm Response CenterFinancing: Buy now, pay later with as little as 0% down for qualified applicants

Brinks Home says monitoring typically runs $30 to $50 a month and that free professional installation requires a 36-month monitoring commitment, so it comes last for anyone leaving CPI to escape a long term.

Go ifBuyers who want a traditional installed system and accept a term
Skip ifYou are leaving CPI to escape a long contract

How we ranked these

We ranked each company on how little it locks you in (no-contract plans first), then on published monitoring prices and what the plan includes, using each company’s own website. CPI Security is not ranked because it is the company being replaced: The Home Security Advisor reports a 60-month contract with automatic 12-month renewal, 60 days written notice and 75% of the remaining term owed on early exit, and CPI’s BBB profile shows 201 complaints in three years despite an A+ rating. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

Why do people look for CPI Security alternatives?

The Home Security Advisor reports CPI requires a 60-month monitoring contract (39 months if you finance equipment), automatically renews it for another 12 months, and says the customer owes 75% of the remaining term if service is discontinued. CPI’s Charlotte profile on the BBB shows an A+ rating but 201 complaints in the last three years.

What does it take to cancel CPI Security?

According to The Home Security Advisor, CPI requires notice in writing, with signature, 60 days before the end of the contract, or the contract renews for 12 months at the original rates. It also says CPI disables the control panel when monitoring ends, even though you keep the equipment.

What does CPI Security cost?

The Home Security Advisor lists monitoring at $29.99 to $64.99 a month depending on the package, plus a $99.00 activation fee for homeowners and $299.00 for renters. Reviews.com adds that CPI offers professional monitoring only, with no self-monitoring option.

Which alternatives have no long-term contract?

SimpliSafe says it has no fees or long-term contracts. Cove says no contracts, Wyze says no long-term contracts, abode offers monitoring without contracts, and Blue by ADT has no long-term contracts. Vivint is month-to-month on new systems bought online.

Entry monitoring price per month at a glance

Wyze Home Monitoring9.99 dollars a month
Ring Pro19.99 dollars a month
SimpliSafe Standard22.99 dollars a month
Cove Basic22.99 dollars a month
Vivint Standard24.99 dollars a month
Entry monitoring price per month, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.