Alternatives to Vivint

We picked three alternatives to Vivint that may better suit your needs. Frontpoint topped the list as a DIY alternative. ADT was our choice for a more trusted brand, and Abode is the best choice for home automation and Apple fans.

While Frontpoint's Skybell video doorbell pales in comparison to the Vivint Doorbell Camera Pro, the Frontpoint Wireless Outdoor Camera has similar features to the Vivint Outdoor Camera. You'll also pay far less for Frontpoint's indoor camera compared to the Vivint Indoor Camera while getting a similar performance.

(To be fair, if camera quality is your number-one concern, check out Ring Home Security vs. Vivint. But in terms of security, Frontpoint beats out Ring.)

Vivint charges at least $49 for installation. If you prefer to save cash by installing a system yourself, there’s no better choice than Frontpoint. It’s a 100% do-it-yourself installation, with easy-to-follow instructions on the Frontpoint app and pre-paired sensors. Learn more about installing Frontpoint.

Speaking of apps, the Vivint app is a powerhouse capable of coordinating complex routines between Vivint's proprietary equipment and third-party devices. It's easy to assume that all modern security systems can do the same things, but they don't. 

Fortunately, Frontpoint does play well with third-party brands, lets you set up routines through its app, and offers up some extra smart home equipment for a seamless experience. For example, Frontpoint sells a smart plug and a smart thermostat similar to the Vivint Element Smart Thermostat. 

Plus, Frontpoint has a couple more perks Vivint can’t match. It offers you Allstate Identity Protection to keep you safe from identity theft. The service is included in all its monitoring packages and can prevent bad actors from ruining your credit. It can even help clean things up after someone accesses your personal information.

Frontpoint also has something called Crash & Smash protection. When a thief tries to disable your security panel, it sends a message to the monitoring center. So, even if they wreck the panel, help will still be on the way.

For more information on Frontpoint, check out our full Frontpoint review or our in-depth comparison of Frontpoint vs. Vivint.

ADT is the great-great-grandpa of the security world. It has been guarding people’s homes for over 140 years and currently protects over 8 million people around the world. How does ADT do it? In the United States, it has six redundant monitoring centers.

That means that if one monitoring center is too busy (or down for some reason), you are instantly routed to another monitoring center. No interruption in service no matter what’s going on with their monitoring centers is reassuring.

On top of quality service, ADT gives you something else Vivint is lacking. ADT gives you a whopping six months to opt out of your contract if something goes wrong and ADT can’t fix the problem. That’s the longest money-back period in the industry and far more generous than Vivint's three-day cancellation period.

ADT is also similar to Vivint in that both companies can send local technicians to your home for installation and support. So if you like the fact that you don't have to install or troubleshoot Vivint on your own but want better contract terms, consider ADT.

To learn more about ADT, take a look at our full ADT review or in our in-depth comparison of ADT vs. Vivint.

If you want to connect a smart device to your home security system to, say, lock your smart lock automatically when your system is armed, Abode has you covered. It’s the only top security system that works with just about every home automation system on the market:

• Amazon Alexa
• Google Assistant
• Samsung SmarThings
• Apple Homekit
• IFTTT
• Z-Wave
• Zigbee

Vivint smart home options are limited to just Alexa, Google Home, and Z-Wave.

Abode is more affordable too. Its starter package is a couple hundred dollars cheaper, and its monthly monitoring fees are more budget-friendly. So if compatibility at a good price makes you smile, Abode is a great Vivint alternative.

We identified some areas where Vivint may be less than perfect and picked some solid alternatives. Frontpoint is a reliable DIY option, ADT is a more trusted brand, and Abode is a stellar smart home integration alternative.

Want to browse some other choices? Check out our list of the best home security systems.

We don’t take our reviews lightly. Our selection came from hundreds of hours of hands-on testing, reading through thousands of customer reviews, and weighing the opinions of others in the industry. You can learn more about our review process on our methodology page.

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