Comparing Verisure & Ring Home Security

Verisure vs Ring Costs

Verisure is a professionally-monitored, custom security service. Ring is a self-monitored, DIY security product.

This key difference in market positioning results in very different pricing between the two products.

A typical Ring home alarm setup only £219 on the low-end, going up to £510 or so for custom and premium kits. There are no ongoing costs since professional monitoring is not offered. Base kits from Ring include 5 sensors, including the well-known Ring Doorbell product.

The typical Verisure home security system will cost at least 50% more than a typical Ring system for equipment and installation, plus monthly monitoring fees for private security response and police alerts. However, keep in mind Verisure offers more equipment, more services (police response namely), and unique equipment like their trademark “fog barrier.”

Example system	Base Cost	Installation Options	Total Cost Estimate
Verisure smart security system	Variable	Variable	Variable
Ring smart security system	£219.99	Self-install	£219.99 one-time equipment fee, no install offered

Costs are estimates based on consumer reports. May vary based on location, current sales, and other factors.

 

Verisure vs Ring Contracts

Verisure contracts are in the 2–3 year range, although shorter periods may be offered during sales or in-person sales pitches.

Ring does not require contracts, since there is no monitoring service, and therefore there is no ongoing cost associated with Ring.

Our market surveys have shown that Verisure pricing offers a good value for larger homes and homeowners, while Ring typically has more value to renters and DIY customers.

Verisure vs Ring Features

Verisure offers a wide variety of equipment, and also integrates with smart home offerings from other companies like Yale.

Here’s a breakdown of equipment offered by Verisure that’s not included with Ring:

• Smart plugs
• Fog barriers
• Photo detectors
• Glass break sensor

Other features are largely the same, with both systems having “base stations” for connecting to Wi-Fi or wireless devices, keypads for disarming the alarm, and sirens for both indoor and outdoor use.

Verisure vs Ring Installation

Verisure is a professionally-installed alarm system. They do not sell their kits for self-install, and won’t even quote prices since the system is designed around the customer home.

Ring is the opposite; the product does not offer professional installation, and is designed to be set up by non-technical users with sticky pads, Wi-Fi directions, and a simple booklet.

Verisure vs Ring Customer Service

Verisure has strong marks for customer service, with a 24/7 hotline for customer questions and 24/7 private security response.

Ring offers a few more options, including email and chat. Since the company was acquired by Amazon in 2018, customers can expect no cost issues that would downscale support.