Why abode? Compare and find out.

No two families are the same and your needs change over time. Simply choose the plan that you need today, and have the flexibility to change it tomorrow.

Starter System Price

$249

$399

$199

$230

No Long Term Contracts

Cellular Backup

Remote Notifications

Monthly Fee Required

Home Automation

Pro Monitoring (Monthly)

$15/m

$29/m

$10/m

$25/m

Short Term Monitoring

Crash & Smash Protection

Auto Home / Away

Reminder only

Comprehensive Device Mode Configuration

IFTTT

Glass Break Protection

Flood & Freeze Sensors

Garage Door Compatibility

Lock Compatibility

Only August Lock

Smart Home Integrations

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Nest, +100 others

Google Assistant

“Coming Soon”

Nest (Thermostat only), August, Amazon Alexa

DIY Smart Home Device Comparison

Are you ready to add a layer of intelligence to your home, but don't know where to start?

Which system is easiest to set up? What kind of backup do you need? Which systems integrate with your other smart devices? How much is this all going to cost you? There are a lot of questions to ask. Here's a breakdown of how abode stacks up against our closest competitors.

Security

Home security should not lack professional-grade quality. Scores in this category based on:

Availability of cellular and battery backup
Secured devices
Encrypted and long range data
Coverage of all security
Environmental device support

Smart Home & Automation

Smart security systems should include products that can talk to other smart devices, right? Scores in this category are based on:

Smart home integration
Home automation capabilities (including IFTTT)
Control in the cloud vs right in the home which impacts how quickly your devices respond to commands

Service Plans & Value

Security shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. Scores in this category based on:

Affordability
Availability of free plans
Options for short term/on-demand plans.

Customization

Home security systems should be tailored to fit your needs. Scores in this category based on:

Ease and ability to change settings
Increase/decrease entry/exit timers
By-pass devices
Adjust notifications
Receive email and SMS alerts.