How Much Does Vivint Cost in 2025?

If you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to get a sense of what a home security system from Vivint costs. Unfortunately, the company doesn’t make it easy. Unlike ADT, SimpliSafe, and other home security companies, Vivint doesn’t list its prices online. Instead, they create a custom quote for you based on the equipment your home needs.

We recently went through the process of receiving a custom quote so we could buy and test a Vivint system. The company positions its products and services at premium price points. We can confirm that we got a lot in return for our money. In fact, we think that Vivint is one of the best home security systems of 2025. But of course, price is always a major factor to consider when buying a security system, so let’s go over what we discovered about Vivint’s pricing and what we got for our hefty investment.

Vivint’s Monitoring Services Pricing

Vivint’s monitoring costs are relatively straightforward. Depending on the features you want and number of devices you have, we were told monitoring plans range from $30 to $50 per month, which is comparable to the fees for ADT. Basically, if you need a lot of  security cameras and want to store video from them in the cloud, expect to pay $50 per month.

Speaking of which, if you’re looking at Vivint as a security system for a large home, you should know that Vivint only allows up to 12 cameras per system. That should be enough for most large homes, but you might want to look elsewhere if you need more coverage.

Expert Take

From Gene Petrino, Retired SWAT Commander and Law Enforcement

“Most people are unaware that the national average police response time for a residential burglary is 10 minutes. The primary reason is that a monitored alarm does not contact law enforcement first. The monitoring center first attempts to determine if it is a false alarm by contacting the homeowner. Typically by the time law enforcement is notified, the suspects have already fled the scene.”

Vivint Contracts

If this is your first time buying a home security system, it’s understandable if the Vivint price point is a bit intimidating. However, Vivint does have payment plans for its equipment that can last as long as five years, if you’re willing to sign a contract. To put things in perspective, a $200 security camera costs just $3.33 a month if you stretch payments out over five years.

A contract also allows you to lock in prices at the time when inflation is on the rise. We’ve seen a few home security companies hit their customers with price increases, particularly some of the worst security systems we’ve seen.

But if you don’t want to commit to anything, you can pay for your equipment upfront. You’ll still need a monitoring plan, or the system won’t work. There’s also no six-month money-back guarantee like there is with ADT. You only have three days to make up your mind if Vivint is the right provider for you.

Vivint’s Equipment Pricing

Quality smart home security means investing in trusted devices that our experts have tried and tested. With Vivint, you can choose exactly what equipment you want, which will determine your monthly fee. If that fee is outside of your budget, don’t worry; you can find plenty of ways to save on Vivint throughout the year. Before you buy, be sure to check out our guide to Vivint’s year-round deals and our guide to Vivint Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

Vivint Package Pricing

When it comes to equipment, one of the frequently asked questions about Vivint is, “How much is this all going to cost me?”. Well, the answer depends on what pieces of equipment you’re looking to get and how you’re going to pay. Our Vivint package set us back $1,200. It came with:

• Vivint Smart Hub
• Motion sensors
• Glass break sensors
• Entry sensors
• Smoke and CO detectors
• Kwikset smart lock
• Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro

If that seems a bit excessive for your security needs, you can get a basic system for about $600. You can also spread the cost of a system over a four- or five-year contract. This lowers the upfront cost and the quality of Vivint equipment means it’ll be useful far beyond the length of those contracts. Keep in mind: You’ll also be paying for monitoring fees over the length of your contract. If you have the means to pay for a system upfront, you will still have to pay monitoring fees for your equipment to work.

If you are fortunate enough to be able to pay for a system upfront, you can skip the financing contract. However, you’ll still have to pay a monthly monitoring fee for your system to work.

To give you a rough estimate of how much a Vivint system could cost you, see Vivint’s latest equipment pricing below. We broke down their retail prices (what you’ll pay upfront) and financing prices based on a 60-month term (what you’ll pay per month).

Sure, Vivint isn’t the cheapest option around, but home security is an area you don’t want to skimp on. Make sure to check out our review of Vivint before making any hasty decisions either way!

Vivint Pricing vs. The Competition

We’ve been talking a bit about how a home security system from Vivint can be a bit pricey. However, it helps to compare the pricing to other systems on the market. At one end of the spectrum, you can get a low-cost security system from Blink or Cove for less than $200. On the other end, a basic system from Deep Sentinel costs $500 and has a monthly monitoring fee of $100.

Vivint sits somewhere in the middle, although its pricing is closer to the higher end of things. Vivint’s Outdoor Camera Pro costs $399. It’s the most expensive piece of equipment. In comparison, the most expensive SimpliSafe camera costs $199 (SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera Pro Gen 2), while that of ADT costs $279 (Nest Cam with Floodlight).

The Vivint Outdoor Camera is an outlier though. If we compare other types of equipment, Vivint is still pricier, but not by a lot. For example, take a look at the comparison of Vivint, ADT, and SimpliSafe packages below with similar pieces of equipment:

Of course, you get what you pay for with Vivint. For starters, the Vivint Smart Hub is a touchscreen tablet, while the base stations from ADT and SimpliSafe are inanimate objects you can’t interact with. Vivint also offers smart home products that can be incorporated into a security system. You also get white-glove professional installation and service from Vivint.

>> Compare: SimpliSafe vs. Vivint

Vivint equipment is also more expensive than equivalent equipment from ADT. A security system from ADT starts at $269, but that’s just for the base station and a single entry sensor. So, ADT isn’t exactly a bargain basement system. Also, we have thoroughly tested both systems and can confidently say that the equipment from Vivint tends to be a step above similar devices from ADT. For example, the functionality of the Vivint control panel far surpasses that of the ADT base station.

The cost difference between Vivint and other systems becomes very apparent when you start comparing camera prices. Our Vivint Outdoor Camera Pro cost us $399, about double the price of outdoor cameras from Ring and ADT. The high price of a Vivint outdoor camera is even more striking when you consider the very capable Blink Outdoor 4 camera costs $100. To be clear, you get a lot for your money when you buy a Vivint camera, such as on-board AI technology and intruder-deterrent features.

The cost of Vivint’s monitoring service is actually very reasonable, ranging from $30 to $50 per month. The cost increases with additional security cameras in your system, but Its similar to what you pay with ADT.

>> Learn More: Vivint vs. ADT

Expert Take

From Gene Petrino, Retired SWAT Commander and Law Enforcement

“Criminals will always adapt their ways to keep up with technology. I remember several calls where the burglars were undeterred by audible alarms because they understood the response times of the local law enforcement. Now, technology has improved notification and response times, and criminals are once again second guessing breaking into homes with security systems.”

What Makes Vivint Stand Out?

Vivint stands out because of its strong third-party integration. That sounds like just a cherry on top, but it’s actually the meat of how Vivint works. Home automation can take your home security to the next level.

To start with, you get voice control with Vivint. You can command Alexa or Google Assistant to arm your system or give you a brief of your sensor status. You can even add Vivint to your routines, so that when you tell your voice assistant “I’m leaving for the day,” it can arm Vivint and set all the other smart home devices you want set, from turning down the thermostat to turning off your lights.

>> See More: The Best Security Systems That Work With Alexa

Vivint also works with third-party devices directly, including:

• Kwikset and Yale smart locks
• Chamberlain and LiftMaster garage door controllers
• Nest smart thermostats
• Philips Hue smart bulbs

Integrating those devices into your Vivint system will allow you to control them manually via the Vivint app and Smart Hub. But even better, you can create IFTTT-like automation rules to automate some actions.

For example, we set an automation rule that locks our front door, dims our living room lights, sets the thermostat to our ideal sleeping temperature, and arms Vivint at a specific time every night. Not only does that remind us of bed time, but it also makes sure our house is set before we tuck in.

Vivint’s automations can help people with hearing loss too. Whenever our grandma visits, we have a Vivint automation set to turn on the light in the guest room where she sleeps if smoke is detected to serve as an additional way of alerting her. That’s why we named Vivint one of the best security systems for seniors and best security systems for the deaf.

Our Recommendation About Vivint

Vivint is a premier brand in the home security space. As such, it commands a premium price. The company doesn’t post its prices online and most security companies change their prices regularly. This makes price comparisons pretty difficult. But, bottom line: You’ll pay a bit more for a security system from Vivint, but you’ll get superior quality products and functionality. You can make the monthly price a little more affordable by signing up for a multi-year financing contract, but even the monitoring costs are more expensive than some of the other top brands.

However, Vivint is one of our favorite smart home systems and is one of the best professionally installed security systems. We think it’s best suited to homeowners and renters who don’t mind paying a premium price for high-quality equipment, advanced home automation, and 24/7 professional monitoring. If a DIY project and self-monitoring aren’t your cup of tea, then we recommend leaving it up to Vivint to keep you safe.