The average DIY doorbell camera can cost as low as $150. SimpliSafe’s Video Doorbell Pro costs $169, while Ring’s Video Doorbell Pro costs slightly more at $249 at retail price. However, SimpliSafe’s video storage is slightly expensive – $24.99/mo. Whereas, Ring only charges $3/mo. Both Ring and SimpliSafe often have deals on their cameras, sensors and systems for a lower cost. Ring costs less in the long run so they take the cake this round because of its affordability.

Both video doorbell cameras come packed with special features for your home. Ring’s Video Doorbell Pro comes with two-way talk and noise cancellation to clearly speak to guests using your smartphone. Ring also offers custom motion zones to get alerts when someone’s in a special area outside your home. SimpliSafe’s doorbell camera has these features, but they offer more. SimpliSafe’s doorbell camera ignores car motion to reduce false alerts. Since SimpliSafe offers more, they take the cake in this round.

Ring offers a one year warranty on parts and lifetime theft protection. If your video doorbell is stolen, just file a police report and Ring will replace it for free. On the other hand, SimpliSafe gives customers a 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee if you’re not satisfied with your doorbell camera. SimpliSafe also offers a three-year warranty on product defects. Since SimpliSafe’s warranty lasts longer they win this round.

Ring offers a Protect Plan for your Video Doorbell Pro that stores your camera’s clips for up to 60 days and Ring’s Snapshot Capture to get motion-activated photos starting at $3/mo. You’ll be able to save and share your videos with Ring’s cloud storage service. SimpliSafe also offers video storage for $24.99/mo. You’ll have unlimited cloud storage with their Interactive plan. Since SimpliSafe costs more and most families don’t need unlimited videos Ring wins this round with their affordable plan.

As of now, SimpliSafe only works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, August Locks and Nest. On the other hand, Ring works with a variety of popular smart home brands including GE, Yale, Schlage and more. You’ll be able to connect and control your Video Doorbell Pro, smart lights, smart locks and other home security equipment using your Ring mobile app. Because of Ring’s wide variety and connectivity options, they’re the winner of this category.

Both Ring and SimpliSafe promise easy DIY installation for their doorbell cameras to fit using most existing doorbell wiring. Or, if you’d like a technician to install your video doorbell both providers offer a professional setup. SimpliSafe’s professional installation starts at $79, but Ring’s installation cost is not listed online. Since both providers offer DIY and professional installation this round is a tie.