Abode vs. Nest

Abode beats Nest when it comes to price. The Abode Smart Security Kit currently retails for $229 with professional monitoring options as low as $8.33/mo. Nest comes in at $399 for equipment and $19.00/mo. for monitoring.

Both Abode and Nest offer professional monitoring. Nest Secure monitoring starts at $19.00/mo. Brinks Home Security, a well-known company in the security industry, provides monitoring for the Nest Secure system. We like that with Brinks monitoring, you’ll get your first month free. You’ll have comfort in knowing that Brinks claims to have the fastest alarm response time in case of an emergency.

According to Abode security, their systems are designed to “play well with others.” Third-party integration is easy to set-up with other popular smart home brands. Nest Secure can use Amazon Alexa with their security system, but other smart home integrations are limited, so we crown Abode the winner for this category.

Nest has a couple of outdoor cameras that customers can purchase, unlike Abode. The Google Nest Cam Outdoor, priced at $199, is designed with weatherproof features and is ideal for backyard monitoring. The cameras feature 1080p HD video and has a 130-degree wide-angle view. Abode doesn’t currently offer a native outdoor camera, making Nest the best option if you need an outdoor camera.

Both Abode and Nest offer professional installation. Abode has a partnership with HelloTech for professional installation as low as $99. Google’s Nest Pro network allows you to hire a local professional to install your Nest equipment. The cost may vary by installation technician.

We like that Abode and Nest each offer free smartphone apps for iOS and Android, with comparable features. You’ll be able to arm and disarm your alarm system, view footage and other convenient features whether you’re at home or on the go.