Comparing Verisure & SimpliSafe

Should you choose Verisure or SimpliSafe?

If you’re choosing between these two home security systems and want the simplest recommendation possible:

• Verisure is perfect for homeowners who want the peace-of-mind of 24/7 professional monitoring and the intervention capabilites of security smoke and security guards.
• SimpliSafe is the better option if you just want a camera to check in remotely and have the skills to install a DIY system successfully.

Is Verisure or SimpliSafe More Expensive?

Verisure commercial link is the more expensive option, since — unlike SimpliSafe — it provides a fully-monitored and professionally-installed service. Understanding Verisure’s pricing is tricky because their sales process involves an in-person expert quote based on your home size and needs.

This is good for customisation; but bad in the sense that you have a salesperson in your home before you see the sticker cost. Be aware that the in-person quote process is a quote, and not a binding agreement.

SimpliSafe commercial link has lower costs, with a similar base system cost for the equipment but a much lower monthly fee. It’s also much simpler, since all their pricing is standardised and listed on their site.

Overall, you’ll save money going with SimpliSafe. Just be aware it comes with major tradeoffs in usability if you are not comfortable setting up and maintaining a self-monitored system.

The additional consideration is that there is no way to intervene in an emergency with SimpliSafe, while Verisure’s ZeroVision security smoke product can be triggered to disorient an intruder.

Contract Length: Verisure vs SimpliSafe

Verisure requires a contract, typically 1–2 years. This is long for the industry, which is trending towards contract-free services in 2026.

The reason for the contract is that they quote, inspect, and install each system bespoke to the home. This is also why the pricing varies so much for Verisure plans, since they charge differently based on how many sensors are in the home.

SimpliSafe has no contract requirements, which is normal for DIY systems that are self-installed and self-monitored.

Which System Has The Best Features?

Both Verisure and SimpliSafe have a range of features – including everything you’d expect to see from a modern security system.

Verisure focus on being able to intervene if they see someone on your cameras more than SimpliSafe do.

While SimpliSafe have a couple of additional sensor types that may be important to you!

Feature	Verisure	SimpliSafe
Mobile App Control	Yes	Yes
24/7 Monitoring	Yes (SSAIB Certificated)	Yes (Provided by third party)
Door and Window Sensors	Yes	Yes
PIR Motion Detectors	Yes	Yes
Indoor Security Cameras	Yes	Yes
Outdoor Security Cameras	Yes	Yes
Connected Smoke Detectors	Yes	Yes
Panic Button or SOS Button	Yes	Yes
Security Smoke (Fog Barrier)	Yes	No
Integrated Smart Lock	Yes	No
Siren	Yes	Yes
Water/Flood Sensors	No	Yes

The key feature that SimpliSafe offers that Verisure does not is self-monitoring.

While limited, the SimpliSafe system can be used without a monthly fee, provided you are OK with simply sounding a loud alarm rather than having the alarm triggers monitored externally.

Verisure alarm systems are not available without monitoring, and therefore will always have a monthly fee.

Installation: Professional Verisure vs DIY SimpliSafe

The installation process is one of the biggest differences between Verisure and SimpliSafe.

Verisure offers professional installation as part of their package price.

Installation is fast and is often on the same day as your security consultation, which is part of their sales process.

SimpliSafe does have a professional installation service at an additional cost (From £129) – but they do say 97% of customers install the devices themselves.

SimpliSafe is fully wireless, and none of the equipment requires nails to install. We’ve tested this personally, and the wall stickers provided are surprisingly durable and capable of handling even the larger keypad devices.

	Verisure	SimpliSafe
Installer	Verisure Professional	DIY (Do It Yourself) [Or professional at extra cost]
Cost	Inclusive	From £129
Sensor Placement	Correctly placed and tested by installer	You're responsible for sensor placement
Installation Time	2 - 6 hours (Depending on configuration)	Usually within 2 hours (Depending on configuration)

Verisure vs SimpliSafe Customer Service

Customer service is an area where Verisure has earned a strong reputation throughout the UK. While SimpliSafe is relatively new to the market (launched in 2019), Verisure has been around for close to thirty years.

This shows in the consumer ratings, which consistently give Verisure top marks for customer service. Unlike most companies, calls are answered quickly and installation is often done same day.

SimpliSafe has strong chat-based support, and their third-party monitoring in the UK is reliable. However, they don’t provide nearly the same level of tech support as Verisure.

Are Both Verisure and SimpliSafe Legitimate Companies?

Both of these companies are well-establised in the home security industry, although Verisure has been operating in the UK longer and is more Europe-centric, whereas SimpliSafe has a much bigger presence in the USA.

	Verisure	SimpliSafe
Country of Origin	Sweden	USA
Countries Served	18	2
UK Launch	2014	2019
Awards	Product of The Year 2026, Red Dot Design Awards (Multiple), SafeContractor	Which Best Buy 2024, T3 Platinum Award - March 24
Core Offering	Professionally Monitored Security Systems	DIY Security Systems
Number of Customers	"~6.2 million families and small businesses" (from verisure.com)	"Over 5 million people" (from simplisafe.com)