Independent reviews · Updated monthly
Find the right home security system — without the sales pitch.
We score every major system across 7 categories, with the heaviest weight on real customer trust. No system buys its way to #1.
7-Category Scoring
Price, equipment, monitoring, contracts, app, customer service, and trust.
Side-by-Side Compare
Compare any 3 systems on the specs that matter to your situation.
Transparent Methodology
We publish exactly how every score is calculated. No black boxes.
Trust-Weighted
Customer trust is weighted highest — at 25% of every overall score.
This Month's Top Picks
The three highest-scoring systems right now.
Why our rankings are different
Most "best home security" lists are pay-to-play. We accept that companies pay for badge placements like "Best for Renters" — but the underlying score is editorial, transparent, and never for sale. That's why we weight customer trust at 25% of every score.
Read our full methodology