
How Much Does Vivint Cost in 2025?
Is Vivint’s $29.99 monthly monitoring price tag worth it for the smart home automations and AI features?
- Advanced smart home capabilities
- Professional installation
- Industry-leading security cameras

Vivint is a premium brand when it comes to home security systems. So, you should know that you’re going to pay a lot if you go with Vivint. But exactly how much is a lot? That’s hard to say because the company doesn’t list very many prices on its website.
Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. We recently went through the process of buying a Vivint system and found out the exact costs of all their components. While it’s expensive, we felt like their premium products were worth the price. In fact, we think that Vivint is one of the best home security systems of 2025. Let’s dig in to find out if Vivint is worth the price for you.
Vivint’s Monitoring Services Pricing
We’re going to start by discussing monitoring costs because those are fairly straightforward. When we called Vivint, we were told monitoring plans range from $30 to $50 per month, based on the features we wanted. These aren’t bargain prices, but they are comparable to the pricing for ADT and SimpliSafe. Basically, if you need a lot of home security cameras and full functionality from them, 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.
Pro Tip: If Vivint doesn’t seem like the perfect choice, know that there are similar options available. For example, abode’s packages offer more minimalist equipment capable of smart security almost just as well as Vivint. Shop around with the help of our home security system buying guide.
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, you can pay for your equipment upfront. You’ll still want to pay for a monitoring plan because most of Vivint’s capabilities are locked behind their subscription. Finally, Vivint’s money-back guarantee is only three days, way shorter than the six months offered by ADT.
Pro Tip: If Vivint’s monthly fees are a deal-breaker, you have other options. See our list of the best no-monthly-fee security systems. abode is a particularly good Vivint alternative because like Vivint, it offers home automation capabilities more advanced than what most security systems offer.
What We Like About Vivint
- Professional installation: Vivint professionals will install your security system for you, although you will need to pay $129 if you move and need it re-installed.
- Smart home integrations: Vivint home automation allows the system to pair with Alexa, Google Assistant, Philips Hue smart lighting and Nest thermostats, allowing for some convenient automated actions.
- Outdoor camera and video doorbell: The company’s most recent products are among the top of their game in terms of video quality and artificial intelligence. Check out our review of the Vivint Doorbell Camera to learn more.
- App: The Vivint Smart Home app makes it easy to monitor and control your home’s security from anywhere in the world.
Vivint’s Equipment Pricing
Vivint sells premium equipment, and charges premium prices. While the most basic system is priced higher than other basic systems, Vivint’s prices become more competitive when you start looking at other premium systems. For example, the Total Safety system from ADT includes several cameras and is priced at $1,574. If the cost of a Vivint system is just outside your budget, you wait for various sales 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.
Vivint currently offers three different packages, which you can customize by adding cameras and other devices. The most basic Starter package includes:
- Vivint Smart Hub
- Two entry sensors
- One Motion sensor
The mid-tier Premium package includes:
- Vivint Smart Hub
- Four entry sensors
- One motion sensor
- One doorbell camera
The top-tier Premium Plus package includes:
- Vivint Smart Hub
- Four entry sensors
- One motion sensor
- One doorbell camera
- Smoke & CO Detector
- Water Sensor
- Outdoor Camera
Our custom 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
While we buy a lot of equipment when we professionally test the system, we understand that not everyone has $1,200 to drop on a home security system. Vivint does offer financing plans that allow you to spread out the cost of your system. At last check, the company was offering financing terms of four and five years. Keep in mind that you must also pay a monthly monitoring fee on top of financing your Vivint system.
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.
FYI: Vivint is a good option for those who are looking to buy a security system without undergoing a credit check. That said, its steep prices might put off potential shoppers. Currently, SimpliSafe, abode, and Ring are the best security systems that don’t require a credit check.
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).
Component | Retail price | Cost per month with 60-month financing plan |
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Smart Drive | $250 | $4.17 |
Car Guard | $200 | $3.33 |
Smoke Detector | $100 | $1.67 |
CO Detector | $100 | $1.67 |
Smoke alarm and Carbon Monoxide Monitor | $100 | $1.67 |
Smart Lock | $180 | $3 |
Garage Door Controller | $100 | $1.67 |
Vivint Smart Thermostat | $170 | $2.83 |
Lamp Module | $50 | $0.83 |
Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro | $250 | $4.17 |
Outdoor Camera Pro | $400 | $6.67 |
Vivint Ping Indoor Camera | $200 | $3.33 |
Vivint Indoor Camera Pro | $200 | $3.33 |
Spotlight Pro | $250 | $6.67 |
Water Sensor | $50 | $0.83 |
Flood/ Freeze/ Heat Sensor | $50 | $0.83 |
Smart Sensor | $50 | $0.83 |
Panic Pendant | $50 | $0.83 |
Key Fob | $50 | $0.83 |
Tilt Sensor | $50 | $0.83 |
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
It’s important to put Vivint’s premium pricing in context. Blink and Cove offer cheaper systems that we recommend, and you can get a system from either company for less than $200. At the pricier end of the spectrum, a basic system from Deep Sentinel costs $500.
The pricing for Vivint packages is toward the higher end of the spectrum, and Vivint’s equipment is also more expensive a la carte, even compared to other premium devices. For example, the Outdoor Camera Pro costs $399, while the SimpliSafe Outdoor Security Camera Series 2 costs $199, and the Nest Cam with Floodlight from ADT costs $280.
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:
Basic Vivint Package | ADT Security Starter Package | SimpliSafe The Starter Package |
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$599 | $349 | $282.94 (currently discounted to $141.44) |
We have found that you get what you pay for with Vivint. For starters, we found that Vivint Smart Hub gave us a wide range of control over our system, while our base station from ADT kind of just sat there. Vivint also offers more smart home products that can be natively incorporated than other brands. The white-glove professional installation and service we got from Vivint were also worth the money, in our opinion.
>> Compare: SimpliSafe vs. Vivint
Vivint equipment is 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.
FYI: If a simple and affordable security system is what you’re after, then Vivint might not be the best choice. Consider one of the best DIY security systems instead, particularly, Cove’s affordable packages.
As we’ve noted, Vivint’s premium price points become very apparent when you look at camera prices. However, the quality of Vivint cameras is also a cut above the competition. We love the Nest Cam from ADT, but Vivint cameras offer superior performance and smart home capabilities.
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
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.
Pro Tip: While you’re in the Vivint app, we recommend jumping into the Custom Notifications page. That’s where you set what types of alerts you get and when. For example, we get a notification if our window is left open for longer than 30 minutes after 8 p.m. But you can also use it for person and package detection, when the doorbell rings if you’re not home, and if the front door isn’t closed properly.
Find out how Vivint compares to other home security systems
We tested Vivint and compared it side-by-side with other brands to give you the full picture.
Our Recommendation About Vivint
While Vivint doesn’t post its prices online, we gathered a complete price list when buying our system. During that process, we found their prices higher than most competitors, but still worth the price given their premium products and services. Expect monthly fees, though, even if you pay for your equipment upfront as most of Vivint’s features are locked behind their subscription.
Despite the costs, 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.
Vivint FAQs
Having tested Vivint ourselves, we answered some of the questions our readers often ask us about Vivint's pricing.
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How much does Vivint cost per month?
Vivint starts at $39.99, under regular pricing. Here’s a breakdown of Vivint’s monitoring plans
Plan components Cost Base price $44.99/month Common discounts $14.99, $19.99, $29.99/month Vivint Smart Drive (add-on) $250 upfront or $4.17/month Video storage Included (2 weeks of storage per month) Installation fee Starting from $199 Car Guard (add-on) $3.33/month Vivint Smart Thermostat (add-on) $3.33/month -
Is Vivint worth the money?
Vivint is worth the money, based on our tests. It is one of the more expensive security systems we’ve tested, but it’s a solid choice for anyone who wants a system with 24/7 monitoring and an intuitive smartphone app for remote control. Vivint also does well when it comes to home automation, and Vivint’s cameras are better than most other security cameras we’ve tested in terms of features. Vivint’s video doorbell and outdoor camera, in particular, use artificial intelligence to better protect homes.
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How much is a Vivint security system?
A Vivint security system costs anywhere between $40-$70 monthly. Vivint systems are generally more pricey than other security systems, but Vivint customers are getting top-of-the-line home security products. Of course, the disadvantage is that you will have to sign a long-term contract; but if you plan to stay in your home for a few years, we think Vivint is worth the money.
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Can you negotiate with Vivint?
You can negotiate with Vivint before signing a contract with the company. For instance, you might be able to negotiate a month-to-month contract rather than a 60-month contract if you pay for the equipment up front instead of having it financed.
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