What we liked
Pros
- High-end sensors in a self-install package
- Crash-and-smash protection standard
- US-based support with strong reviews
Keep in mind
- Monitoring at $49/month is the priciest DIY option here; you're paying up for the hardware quality.
Score breakdown
Frontpoint pricing in 2026
Frontpoint starts at $49/mo. Free option: no long-term contract. As with most services in this category, the advertised rate typically assumes annual billing — check the renewal price and current promotions before committing.
Who is Frontpoint for?
Frontpoint is our pick for diy with premium equipment. Frontpoint ships high-end sensors in a genuinely DIY package with crash-and-smash protection standard — premium equipment without the installer visit.
How Frontpoint compares
Our top-rated home security pick overall is SimpliSafe (9.6/10). Also consider ADT (9.2/10). See the full home security comparison for all 6 ranked services side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — Frontpoint scores 8.3/10 (Good) in our independent testing and ranks #5 of 6 in our home security comparison. It stands out as the pick for diy with premium equipment.
Frontpoint pricing starts at From $49/mo. Free option: No long-term contract. Check current promotions on their site, as introductory rates change frequently.
The strongest alternatives are SimpliSafe (9.6/10) and ADT (9.2/10). See our full home security comparison for all 6 ranked options.