What we liked
Pros
- The most polished app and hardware we tested
- Pro installation with clean in-wall wiring
- Smart locks, garage, and thermostat control unified
Keep in mind
- Expect a consultative sales process and financing contracts; total cost runs well above DIY rivals.
Score breakdown
Vivint pricing in 2026
Vivint starts at $29.99/mo. Free option: quote-based. 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 Vivint for?
Vivint is our pick for premium smart home integration. Vivint is the premium smart-home play: professionally installed hardware that looks and feels a class above, with locks, garage, cameras, and thermostat unified in the best app we tested.
How Vivint 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 — Vivint scores 8.7/10 (Very Good) in our independent testing and ranks #4 of 6 in our home security comparison. It stands out as the pick for premium smart home integration.
Vivint pricing starts at From $29.99/mo. Free option: Quote-based. 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.