How Much Does Vivint Cost in 2026?

Vivint is a premium home security brand, so before buying, you should fully know what you’re getting into. Fair warning, it can get up there in cost. But how much exactly does it cost to protect your home with Vivint? That’s hard to say because Vivint’s website lists hardly any prices.

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. We recently went through the buying process and uncovered the exact costs of Vivint’s equipment and monitoring plans. While it’s expensive, the premium products justify the costs. In fact, we think Vivint is one of the best home security systems of 2026. Let’s dig in to find out if Vivint is worth the price for you.

Vivint’s Monitoring Services Pricing

On Vivint’s website, you’ll only find the starting price of their monitoring service. However, once we called to set up our custom system, they told us that plans range up to about double the advertised starting price. Here’s a quick look at their basic and premium monitoring plans:

Those prices are in the same ballpark as ADT’s pricing. Also like ADT, if you get home security cameras with Vivint, you’ll need the most expensive plan for video support.

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 six cameras for standard systems or 12 cameras with their Playback DVR. 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

While a contract means a big commitment, it also locks in your pricing when everything else seems to be getting pricier. We’ve watched several home security companies surprise their customers with rate hikes over the past couple years, particularly some of the worst security systems we’ve seen.

Contracts are optional if you prefer to pay for your equipment upfront. You’ll only need to pay a monthly fee for the monitoring plan. Keep in mind that Vivint only has a three-day money-back guarantee. When we reviewed ADT, they gave us six months to make up our mind.

Vivint’s Equipment Pricing

Vivint’s equipment carries premium price tags to match its premium quality. While you’ll pay more for a basic system than you would with budget brands, the gap narrows when you start comparing apples to apples with other high-end setups. For reference, ADT’s Total Safety package — which bundles several cameras and sensors — runs around $1,594. With Vivint’s best sales, such as Vivint’s Black Friday deals, they regularly offer comparable systems for less.

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 structures their systems into two main packages, with the new HomeProtect entry system starting at $199. The basic plan limits the system’s smart home capabilities and third-party integration. It also only includes a base station and keypad instead of Vivint’s impressive touchscreen controller. For the full Vivint experience, you’ll need the HomeProtect Pro package which starts at $499. It comes with:

• 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. Currently, the company offers financing for either 48 or 60 months. 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, passing on the monitoring fee mostly bricks your system. Why pay all that money upfront for a smart security system only to use less than half of its functionality?

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).

Vivint isn’t the cheapest around, but the equipment is so advanced that it will be a while before you have to replace it. Check out our Vivint review and you’ll see they only recently upgraded a 2016 indoor camera that had better features than models other companies still offer today.

Vivint Pricing vs. The Competition

Entry-level brands like Blink and Cove can protect your home for well under $200. Meanwhile, premium players like Deep Sentinel start closer to $500 for their basic setup. Vivint still sits firmly in the premium tier — with most packages requiring at least a $600 investment. They offer introductory packages for less, but they do not support Vivint’s most impressive features, namely their advanced smart home integrations.

Plus, individual components carry a premium price tag too. Take the Outdoor Camera Pro — at $400, it costs double SimpliSafe’s $199 outdoor camera and over double ADT’s $149 wired outdoor camera. That said, Vivint’s Outdoor Camera Pro offers unique Smart Deter technology and a 4K image sensor, so you’re at least getting what you pay for.

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:

Here’s what makes the price difference worth it: The Vivint Smart Hub actually does stuff. It becomes your home’s command center, while ADT’s base station basically just exists. 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

We’ve found that you truly get what you pay for with Vivint. The Vivint Smart Hub gives you actual control over your entire ecosystem, while many competitors’ base stations just sit there. Plus, Vivint integrates way more smart home products natively than most competitors. The white-glove professional installation and ongoing service we experienced were well worth the investment, in our opinion.

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 monitoring fees tell a different story — they’re actually pretty competitive. At $29.99 to $49.99 monthly, you’re paying in a similar ballpark to what ADT charges for professional monitoring.

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 shines brightest with its ecosystem approach to home security. It’s not just about sensors and alarms—it’s about creating a truly connected home that responds intelligently to your needs.

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
• myQ

Integrating these devices into your Vivint system lets you control everything in the Vivint app and Smart Hub. You can also create custom automation rules to take a few tasks off your plate like locking doors, closing garage doors, and arming the system.

We programmed our system to lock the front door, dim the living room lights, set our ideal sleep temperature, and arm itself at 10 PM every night. Not only does that signal bedtime, but it guarantees our house is secured before we crash.

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.

Our Recommendation About Vivint

After digging into Vivint’s pricing structure (which they definitely don’t advertise), we can confirm it’s one of the pricier options out there. But here’s our verdict: You get what you pay for. Just remember that monthly fees are non-negotiable. Even if you pay for the equipment outright, you still need a monitoring plan to unlock its full potential.

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.