SimpliSafe vs. Guardian Protection

Over time, SimpliSafe’s monitoring service is a huge bargain compared to Guardian. SimpliSafe monitoring will cost you $14.99/mo. and Guardian will cost you a whopping $45.99/mo. Guardian’s basic package starts at $99.00 for equipment with its contract, while Simplisafe’s Foundation Package costs $229. In the long run, we’d recommend SimpliSafe for price.

SimpliSafe wins this round simply because it requires no contract for its monitoring service. Its month-to-month plan is great for anyone who isn’t sure how long they want to continue. Guardian, on the other hand, has contract lengths of three to five years, which is definitely the old way of doing things. 

Put another check in the win column for SimpliSafe. SimpliSafe offers a generous 60 days to make up your mind, with a full money-back guarantee. Guardian Protection offers no trial period. Couple that with locking you in for three to five years, and Guardian simply doesn’t compete in this area. 

When it comes to installation, SimpliSafe wins again. Its systems are simple enough to allow do-it-yourself installation, but if you’re not into doing the work, you can opt for a professional install. Guardian only offers professional installation.

One area where Guardian does outshine SimpliSafe is in its guarantee. The company will pay up to $500 toward your insurance deductible if your home is burglarized while being monitored. SimpliSafe has no such guarantee.  

It’s worth noting that Guardian may not even be an option where you live. The service is only available in certain states. SimpliSafe, on the other hand, is available to anyone. If you don’t live in one of the states Guardian services, the decision has already been made for you.