How to Lower Your SimpliSafe Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
SimpliSafe costs $22.99 per month as of February 2026.
SimpliSafe has no contracts and no retention discounts. Cancel monitoring anytime online. Equipment is owned outright. Downgrade to self-monitoring ($9.99/mo) or free basic monitoring to save.
You can downgrade plans or cancel entirely through your account settings. No negotiation available.
Before you pay — do you already have SimpliSafe?
SimpliSafe is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
SimpliSafe — includes Standard $22.99/mo
Added directly to your SimpliSafe account with no contract
Homeowners insurance credit — includes Any monitored plan
A monitored alarm can qualify for a homeowners insurance discount that offsets part of the monthly fee
What Happens When You Cancel SimpliSafe
How to cancel
SimpliSafe app or website → My Account → My Plan → Cancel
Steps (2 screens)
- 1Log into simplisafe.com or the app
- 2Go to My Account → My Plan
- 3Select Cancel Monitoring
- 4Confirm cancellation
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
Equipment continues to work as local alarm. Monitoring stops immediately.
Your data
Account preserved
No contract, no cancellation fee. Equipment is yours. Downgrade to self-monitoring ($9.99/mo) instead of canceling entirely.
SimpliSafe monitoring starts at $9.99/mo (self-monitoring with camera recordings) up to $32.99/mo (professional monitoring with video verification). No contracts. Equipment $250-730 upfront, owned outright. SimpliSafe is the best no-contract option. If you're paying ADT $50+/mo on a 3-year contract, SimpliSafe at $22.99/mo with no contract saves $324+/yr.
Quick Wins
SimpliSafe Subscription
DIY home security. Self-monitoring ($9.99/mo), Standard ($22.99/mo), Core with pro monitoring ($32.99/mo). No contracts. Equipment sold separately ($250-730).
SimpliSafe Price History
Tracking: Standard Monitoring
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2021-01 | $14.99 |
| 2023-01 | $17.99 |
| 2024-01 | $21.99 |
| 2025-08 | $22.99 |
| 2026-06 | $22.99 |
This service has increased its price significantly. Consider locking in an annual plan or negotiating a retention discount to hedge against future increases.
Price forecast
SimpliSafe raises monitoring by about $1 to $2 most years as it adds features, so a small increase past $22.99 is likely within a year.
Best time to subscribe
Buy hardware during the frequent 40 to 50 percent off sales, then add monitoring, since there is no contract you can start or stop the plan anytime.
How to Pay Less for SimpliSafe
Save up to $10.00/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (2)
SimpliSafe support sometimes offers a promotional discount or a free month when you call to cancel monitoring, especially around price increases.
Save up to $10 per month for several months
Show Script →
Call support, say the recent price increase is too steep, and ask whether they can hold your old rate or offer a loyalty discount before you cancel.
No long term contract, so cancelling monitoring is straightforward if no offer appears.
Dropping from Core to Standard, or from professional monitoring to self monitoring, keeps the hardware working at a far lower cost.
Save $10 to $23 per month
Show Script →
Ask to switch to the Standard plan, or to self monitoring with camera recordings, to keep alerts without paying for the top tier.
Hidden Discounts (2)
SimpliSafe runs frequent hardware sales of 40 percent to 50 percent off bundles around holidays and Prime events.
See current terms
There is no contract, so you can pause or cancel monitoring without early termination fees.
See current terms
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
If you do not need outdoor AI guard service, the Standard plan at $22.99 covers professional dispatch and saves $10 per month over Core. If you only want alerts, self monitoring at $9.99 keeps the system useful.
- Camera recordings
- Mobile alerts
- App control
- 24/7 professional monitoring
- Emergency dispatch
Free Alternatives (1)
Self monitoring with siren only
Run the system with no plan for a local siren and app push, though without recordings or dispatch.
Best Strategy:
Most users do not need Core. Standard at $22.99 gives professional dispatch, and self monitoring at $9.99 still keeps alerts and recordings.
SimpliSafe vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Home Security and Camera Monitoring
| Feature | simplisafe | adt | ring_protect | nest_aware |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Monitoring Price | $22.99/mo Standard | $24.99/mo Secure | $5/mo Basic | $10/mo Standard |
| Top Tier Price | $79.99/mo Pro Plus | $49.99/mo Complete | $20/mo Pro | $20/mo Advanced |
| Professional Monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes on Pro | No, video only |
| Contract Required | No | Yes, often 36 months | No | No |
| Self Install | Yes | DIY or pro install | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Recording | Yes on Core or self monitoring | Yes on Complete | Yes | Yes, up to 60 days |
| Live Guard or 24/7 Video | Active Guard and Pro Plus | 24/7 live video on Complete | Limited | No live guard |
| Best For | No contract pro monitoring | Full service pro install | Ring camera owners | Google Nest camera owners |
Verdict: SimpliSafe offers full professional monitoring with no contract at a mid range price, undercutting ADT while doing far more than camera only plans like Ring Protect and Nest Aware. It is the best balance for most DIY homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
SimpliSafe vs ADT in 2026?
SimpliSafe: $22.99/mo, no contract, DIY install, you own the equipment. ADT: $49.99+/mo, 3-year contract, professional install, early termination fees. SimpliSafe saves $324+/yr with more flexibility. ADT has the brand name and professional installation if you prefer hands-off setup.
Can I use SimpliSafe without a subscription?
Yes. The equipment works as a local alarm (siren sounds on trigger) without any subscription. Self-monitoring with camera recordings is $9.99/mo. Professional monitoring (police/fire dispatch) is $22.99-32.99/mo.
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About SimpliSafe: DIY home security. Self-monitoring ($9.99/mo), Standard ($22.99/mo), Core with pro monitoring ($32.99/mo). No contracts. Equipment sold separately ($250-730).