Frontpoint Home Security System Cost and Pricing

Overview of Frontpoint Pricing

The first cost to worry about with Frontpoint is equipment. While you only get two pre-made packages to choose from, they’re customizable with the option to choose your cameras. Frontpoint’s packages are also some of the most affordable in the industry, with a lot of bang for your buck.

Before we say the prices, note that the retail prices are high. Their basic package starts at $414.93, and the Total Package starts at $964.89. However, Frontpoint’s always running a sale that brings these packages down to $69 and $269, respectively.

The essential package includes two entry sensors. We prefer the Total Package with three entry sensors, a motion sensor, a smoke detector, and your choice of two cameras. A comparable package from SimpliSafe adds up to over double the price.

Note that you also have the option to build your own system with Frontpoint. That can be a good choice if your security needs don’t match up with the equipment in a pre-made package. You should know, though, that Frontpoint’s à la carte discounts aren’t quite as deep as their package discounts.

Of course, Frontpoint isn’t the only low-cost home security system out there. If you’re looking to save a few dollars and are not sure Frontpoint is right for you, you might check out our complete 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.

Here’s a look at our Frontpoint Total Home Security package with a few extra components we added.

The Essential Pack (Starting at $414.93, 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

The Frontpoint Display Hub+ was well worth the extra money.

Total Home Security System (Starting at $964.89, on sale for $269)

Again, the key to this system is that it includes two cameras. It also features Frontpoint’s Display Hub+ which is their touchscreen control panel instead of the touchless base station and keypad included in the Essential Pack.

• 1 Frontpoint Display Hub+
• 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 clearly labeled our Door/Window Sensors

Frontpoint Indoor Camera

Frontpoint Wireless Video Doorbell and Smart Chime

 

* 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 ($269), 2 Outdoor Cameras ($399) or 1 Indoor Camera and 1 Outdoor Camera ($349)

*** 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 important, but it’s not the only cost you have to worry about. Frontpoint requires you to purchase a monitoring plan when you buy a system. Unlike SimpliSafe, there’s no free self-monitoring option. However, Frontpoint recently revamped its pricing structure to include some cheaper plans.

• The Video Only plan is Frontpoint’s self-monitoring plan. It includes real-time alerts, access to live, and cloud storage for recording footage. This plan also includes video analytics and access to the Frontpoint app. At $14.99 per month, it costs more than comparable plans from competitors.
• The Interactive Monitoring Plan includes professional sensor monitoring and emergency dispatch. It does not include support for security cameras. Again, at $44.99 per month, this plan costs considerably more than comparable plans from competitors such as SimpliSafe’s $21.99 per month Standard Monitoring plan.
• Finally, for $49.99 per month, the Ultimate Monitoring Plan offers the best of both of Frontpoint’s other plans. It includes all features in the Video Only and Interactive Monitoring Plan, plus video-verified alarms. It’s still not the best deal out there for comprehensive monitoring, but it’s closer to industry norms than their other two plans.

Frontpoint Monitoring Plans

Frontpoint Monitoring Add-Ons

If you want more than what’s offered in Frontpoint’s Ultimate Monitoring Plan, you can expand its capabilities with a few add-ons:

• In-app personal safety button ($4.99 per user per month): With this add-on, you extend your protection to outside your home, too. It adds a help button to the mobile app that you can press and connect to Frontpoint’s monitoring center. They can then dispatch emergency services to your location.
• AI Deterrence camera add-on ($4.99 per month): This add-on is specifically for the Premium Floodlight Camera. With it, an AI-generated message plays from the camera’s speaker, telling any unexpected visitors to leave. It even adds details such as the color of the perpetrator’s clothing.
• Extra cloud video storage capacity: By default, Frontpoint allows you to store up to 1,000 clips with the Ultimate Monitoring Plan. You can add more storage to that plan for an extra monthly fee that depends on the size of your system. Typically, it costs $5 to $10 extra per month.

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 and keypad or Display Hub+. Everything runs through it, so you can’t have a system without one of the two. Beyond the hub, the world is your oyster. Frontpoint offers a ton of options for peripheral equipment. Here’s a look at the equipment you can add to any Frontpoint system.

*Note: These prices reflect Frontpoint’s current 40 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. Our two favorite Frontpoint features are:

• 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 their 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

The Frontpoint app gave us clear step-by-step installation instructions.

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 and customized alerts.

We could access all safety features directly from the Home screen of Frontpoint’s 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 support 24/7 professional monitoring. 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, aside from the Premium Floodlight Camera and Wired Doorbell Camera. 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, 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. Well, as long as you want the Ultimate Monitoring Plan.

If you want the self-monitoring Video-Only Plan or sensor-only Interactive Monitoring Plan, you’ll need to call Frontpoint before ordering your system. Otherwise, you’ll automatically be enrolled in the Ultimate Monitoring Plan during the checkout process.

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! No need to worry about signing a contract or scheduling an installation appointment.

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, consider SimpliSafe. It’s our top no-monthly-fee home security system. You’ll still get all the features you need to protect your home except at a lower price than Frontpoint.

That said, Frontpoint offers some of the best home automation capabilities available. Geofencing, customizable smart home routines, and Rapid Person Detection are rarities in the home security industry. That’s why it ranks among the best home automation security systems and best overall home security systems. For us, that more than makes up for their premium price.

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