ADT security takes the win as the provider with the most industry experience. Protecting customers for over 140 years, ADT is trusted by over 7 million customers for security services and home automation products. Frontpoint is newer in the industry, but still garners recognition for its excellent customer service. 

Frontpoint no longer requires you to sign a contract for their service. You now pay a monitoring fee month-to-month and can cancel at any time. ADT requires you to enter into a 12-month contract for their service.

ADT’s Protection Plus Package is actually more expensive than Frontpoint’s Safe Home Starter Package. The ADT Protection Plus Package equipment starts at $599, while the Safe Home Starter Package costs $255.96. If you’re on a budget, we’d recommend Frontpoint security’s base package as you’ll get everything you need for your home.

With Frontpoint Security, there is no installation fee, and this allows you to save some extra money when purchasing a security system. ADT professional installation usually starts at $99. Frontpoint claims that their security systems can be installed in as little as 30 minutes.

Both ADT and Frontpoint help you stay connected through their mobile apps that you can download on your smartphone. You can arm or disarm your system as well as have access to home automation products. With ADT, you’ll need to purchase either the Smart Protection or Complete Package for access. With Frontpoint, you’ll automatically get access to the mobile app no matter your package or monitoring plan.

You’ll get 24/7 professional monitoring from both providers. Depending on the monitoring plan that you choose, the cost will vary. Professional monitoring means that you won’t have to keep tabs on your own security, and there is a dedicated team of professionals ready to help in the event of an emergency.