As far as monitoring price, Cove’s professional monitoring is less expensive than Link Interactive’s. Cove monitoring starts at $14.99/mo., while Link Interactive monitoring starts at $30.99/mo. If you don’t want to spend more on monitoring each month (and want to avoid a contract) we’d recommend Cove.

Cove doesn’t offer any smart home devices, but if you want to be able to purchase smart devices for your home, we’d recommend Link Interactive. With Link Interactive, you can purchase a smart thermostat, smart door lock, garage door controller, smart light bulb, and a smart lamp module. Home automation devices not only provide convenience but they can also enhance your security.

Cove has a 60-day money-back guarantee, providing you with more time to try out your security system and see if it’s a good fit for your needs. Link Interactive has a 30-day trial period, which is about average compared to other providers.

For more equipment options, we’d recommend Link Interactive. You can choose from intrusion detection equipment, home environmental monitoring equipment, smart devices, and security cameras. One bonus with Link Interactive is the selection of multiple control panels. With Cove, you can select from intrusion detection equipment, home environmental monitoring equipment, and a security camera.

With both Cove and Link Interactive, you can get a locked monitoring rate, meaning you won’t have to be concerned about your rate going up with their service. While Link Interactive provides a locked rate for either monitoring plan you choose, with Cove, you’ll have to purchase the Cove Plus Monitoring Plan to access this perk.

Your equipment can be protected under warranty for up to 3 years with Cove and Link Interactive. You’ll automatically get access to this warranty with Link Interactive, no matter the monitoring plan and equipment you choose. With Cove, you’ll have to purchase the Cove Plus Monitoring Plan to access this warranty length.