When it comes to the cost of professional monitoring, Brinks wins this round. Its basic professional monitoring package starts at $29.99/mo., while Guardian Protection’s packages start at $45.99/mo. But Guardian Protection’s equipment costs less, making this round a tie. Guardian Protection offers cheaper equipment packages starting at $99, while Brinks’ basic equipment package begins at $399.

Both companies offer 24/7 professional monitoring. Guardian Protection’s professional monitoring has an impressive reputation. It has been named the Monitoring Center of the Year twice since 2015. In addition to its professional monitoring service, Brinks Fast Response with Brinks’ ASAPer® app lets its customers contact their family when their alarm has been triggered. 

Brinks provides a two-year warranty on all devices. But Guardian Protection wins this round with its impressive $500 Theft Protection Guarantee and a 6-Month Money-Back guarantee if the company is unable to correct any issues with its equipment or service.

Brinks win this round hands-down with its 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee for a full refund. Guardian Protection offers a 6-Month Money-Back Guarantee, but this only applies if Guardian Protection cannot correct issues with its service or equipment. It does, however, offer a seven-day orientation period to help new customers adjust to the system and prevent false alarms.

Brinks does not offer security cameras with its basic package. It does, however, offer one indoor security camera and a Skybell Slim Line Video Doorbell with its Smart Security Ultimate package. With Guardian Protection, you can add an indoor, outdoor or doorbell camera to your package for video recording and monitoring. Both providers offer smart security cameras to enhance your home security at an additional cost. Therefore, this category is a tie.

Brinks offers both DIY and professional installation options at an additional cost. Guardian Protection doesn’t offer a self-installation option and only services 18 metro areas in 16 U.S. States. It also doesn’t list its installation cost online, therefore making Brinks the winner of this category.