Frontpoint Home Security System Cost and Pricing

Overview of Frontpoint Pricing

The first cost to worry about with Frontpoint is equipment. There aren’t a lot of pre-made packages to choose from – just two, actually. But, they’re two of the most affordable in the industry offering great value for the price.

That said, listed retail prices are high. Frontpoint’s cheapest package is $389.93, while its more robust package is $1,056.89. Those aren’t Vivint prices, but they’re well above SimpliSafe. Except, Frontpoint never charges list price. Those are merely a sales tactic, designed to convince you you’re getting a deal.

Frontpoint is perpetually running a sale. More often than not, those packages are priced at around $70 and $350, respectively. The $350 package includes three entry sensors, a motion sensor, a smoke detector, an indoor camera, and an outdoor camera, which is cheaper than SimpliSafe for a comparable package.

Note that you also have the option to build your own system with Frontpoint. However, their discounts for à la carte purchases are slightly less than their package discounts.

Not everyone is looking for the cheapest option in home security, but if you’re looking to save a few dollars, check out our list of the most affordable security systems of 2025.

Frontpoint Security Packages

Let’s dig a little deeper into Frontpoint’s two package options, the Essential system and the Total Home Security System. Here’s a list of what each package contains.

Frontpoint Equipment

The Essential Pack (Priced at $386.93, on sale at $69)

The thing to notice here is that the Essential Package doesn’t include cameras. You can add one camera to the package, though, at a reduced rate. From there, you can add as many cameras as you want at Frontpoint’s standard rates. Here’s what the base Essential Pack includes:

• 1 Frontpoint Hub + Keypad
• 2 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

Frontpoint Hub

Total Home Security System (Priced at 1056.89, on sale for $349)

Again, the key to this system is that it does feature cameras – two, in fact. You still get the same sensors as the Essential Pack, but you won’t just know something’s happening at your property. You’ll be able to see it as well.

• 1 Frontpoint Hub + Keypad
• 3 Door/Window Sensors
• 1 Motion Sensor
• 1 Smoke/Heat Sensor
• 2 Cameras (2 Indoor/2 Outdoor/1 Indoor + 1 Outdoor)
• 1 Yard Sign
• 1 Door Sticker
• 3 Window Decals

Check out the chart below for all the details.

Frontpoint Door Sensor

Frontpoint Indoor Camera

Frontpoint Skybell doorbell

* Each system also includes one yard sign, one door decal and three window decals not included in system size calculation.
** Total Home Security System available with 2 Indoor Cameras ($239), 2 Outdoor Cameras ($369) or 1 Indoor Camera and 1 Outdoor Camera ($329)

*** Essential Home Security System available with 1 Indoor Camera ($99), 1 Wired Doorbell Camera ($139), 1 Outdoor Camera ($149), 1 Wireless Doorbell Camera ($159), or 1 Premium Floodlight Camera ($159)

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Interior cameras are another important component I look for in a security system, and Frointpoint’s cameras check the box. I encourage you to place Frontpoint’s indoor cameras with motion detection throughout the house to protect valuables such as electronics, cash, and jewelry. These are the most common items burglars seek.”

Frontpoint Monthly Monitoring Fees

Equipment is a key decision when you’re purchasing a home security system, but it’s not the only decision to make, and it’s not the only price you’ll pay. You also need to decide how you want to monitor your system.

Frontpoint recently updated its monitoring prices and now offers three distinct plans.

• The Video Only plan is their self-monitoring plan. You get real-time alerts and access to live and recorded footage. It also comes with video analytics and access to the Frontpoint app. At $14.99 per month, this plan costs more than comparable plans from competitors.
• The Interactive Monitoring Plan includes professional sensor monitoring and emergency dispatch. It costs around $44.99 a month, again, higher than most comparable plans out there.
• Finally, for $49.99 per month, the Ultimate Monitoring Plan includes video self-monitoring and professional sensor monitoring, plus access to system smart features.

Frontpoint Monitoring Plans

Frontpoint Equipment Costs

We haven’t gone into the details of Frontpoint’s build your own system option. That’s because we always recommend at least starting with Frontpoint’s Essential Security System and then adding equipment you need if you want a fully customized system. It ends up costing less even if you don’t need those two entry sensors.

For some reason, Frontpoint charges $99 for just the hub and keypad or $169 for the Display Hub+. When bought with two entry sensors through the Essential package, the total price goes down to $69 or $139, respectively. Then, you can add whatever other equipment you want.

Just like Frontpoint’s packages, individual pieces of equipment are always on sale, and Frontpoint offers a wide range of options.

Additional Frontpoint Equipment

The foundation of the Frontpoint system is the dual-channel hub. Everything runs through it, so you can’t have a system without it. Beyond this single piece of equipment, the world is your oyster. Frontpoint offers a ton of options for peripheral equipment. Suffice it to say that if you need it, they have it. Here’s a quick sampling of what you can add to your system.

*Note: These prices reflect Frontpoint’s current 50 percent off sale.

All Frontpoint equipment — whether it’s part of a package or added on separately — comes with a three-year limited warranty. This is actually one of the better warranties in the industry. Ring Alarm, for example, offers a one-year warranty, and home security powerhouse Vivint offers a four-month warranty.

What Sets Frontpoint Apart

As we mentioned earlier, Frontpoint’s self-installation process is among the best available with intuitive step-by-step instructions. We had our system up in under 30 minutes. If you run into any issues, they offer great customer support that will help. And their three-year hardware warranty gave us the confidence that if anything went wrong with our equipment, we were completely covered.

What impressed us most about Frontpoint, though, were its features. Outside of Vivint, few systems come with as many high-tech extras as Frontpoint.

• Dual connectivity: In simple terms, the system can connect through a Wi-Fi and a cellular signal. This ensures that your system can always communicate with both your mobile device and the Frontpoint monitoring center, even if your Wi-Fi goes down.
• Geofencing: This is basically an invisible wall that keeps track of whether or not you’re home. It uses your phone’s location to detect when you pass your geofence boundary. You can use this to automate aspects of your home based on whether you’re leaving or arriving. We set our system to automatically arm itself and lock our smart lock when we leave our home.

Unlike Vivint, you have to tinker with your system to access all these features. Frontpoint is a DIY system, both in terms of installation and system control. That’s great for us. We’re tinkerers, and we like to have all the power in our own hands. Some users might find access to so many features overwhelming, though.

Expert Examined

From Rob Gabriele, Managing Editor & Home Security Expert

“Burglars look for homes unmonitored by security systems. Not only is Frontpoint’s system highly visible, it has one of the fastest response times at 25 seconds on average. I also like their HD doorbell camera for capturing details of package thieves. From my perspective, Frontpoint security has the essentials to keep your home secure.”

Learn more about Rob and our methodology →

Frontpoint’s Mobile App

Frontpoint Keypad closeup

Your entire home security system is easily accessible through the Frontpoint app. You can arm your system, receive alerts, adjust settings, and watch your cameras’ live feeds. Customized alerts can tell you if the FedEx person just dropped off a package or if you forgot to lock your door after getting home from work.

The app also gives you access to Frontpoint’s home automation tools, so you can automate your smart door locks, smart lights, and smart plugs. When your kids forget to turn off the basement light, no worries. They’ll automatically turn off at night anyways.

Access to the full capabilities of Frontpoint’s app requires their Ultimate Monitoring Plan. The Interactive Monitoring Plan only allows you to control your system with the app, not automate it. And the Video-Only plan only enables basic functionality like viewing footage from your cameras.

Frontpoint App

MOBILE ALERTS	Frontpoint’s mobile app puts the power of home security in the palm of your hand. Stay connected with alerts from motion sensors, flood sensors, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, and more.
24/7 MONITORING	All Frontpoint security systems are paired with a 24/7 professional monitoring plan. If your alarm is triggered, a security professional will reach out to you immediately, and they will dispatch emergency help if needed.
WIRELESS EQUIPMENT	Frontpoint’s entryway sensors, video cameras, and other security equipment is wireless. Installation leaves no permanent marks, and you can easily take the equipment with you if you move.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS	Their optional home security cameras let you save recordings and stream live video to mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
DIY INSTALLATION	Maintain your privacy. With Frontpoint, no technician needs to visit your home. You can install the equipment yourself in about 30 minutes.
SMART HOME SYSTEMS	Home automation helps people save time and money. Frontpoint’s mobile app makes it easy to automate your home’s lights, locks, thermostat, and more.
DISASTER PROTECTION	For all-around protection, you can customize your system with environmental sensors to alert you in the case of flood, fire, or a carbon monoxide leak.
REMOTE CONTROLS	Control your Frontpoint system remotely via the app or the add-on keychain remote ($24.99). With the keychain remote, you can arm or disarm the system, or send an emergency alert for immediate help.
GEOFENCING	Using your smartphone’s GPS, Frontpoint can put a wireless “fence” around your home. This is called geofencing, and it allows your system to alert you if you leave your “fence” without setting your alarm. When you get the alert, just tap the button in the app to secure your home.

How to Order

Since Frontpoint doesn’t make you mess with long-term contracts and they’ve narrowed their monitoring options to just one all-inclusive plan, ordering a system is easier than it’s ever been. Just go to their website, select the equipment package you want — or build your own — and check out. Easy as that.

You’ll be enrolled in the monitoring package during the checkout process. There are no contracts to sign, and no installation appointments to schedule. Once you complete your purchase, Frontpoint will ship you your equipment, with detailed instructions for DIY installation. You should have everything set up in 30 minutes or less. It’s that easy!

Overall Value of Frontpoint

Are there better systems out there than Frontpoint? A few. If you’re looking for a solid DIY system that’s easy to operate and reliable, you might want to consider a company like SimpliSafe, for example. SimpliSafe is our top no-monthly-fee home security system, and there’s no doubt you can save a lot of money with them and still get all the features you need to protect your home, like responsive mobile device controls.

Few companies offer all the features Frontpoint does, though. You don’t just get solid equipment and a robust app. You get home automation capabilities, innovative features like geofencing, customizable smarthome routines, and Rapid Person Detection. It’s no wonder the company ranks among our best home automation security systems and best overall home security systems. Frontpoint is going to cost you more than some systems, but if you have the money, it’s worth it for most.

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