{"id":351762,"date":"2025-11-07T18:35:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=351762"},"modified":"2025-11-07T18:35:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T23:35:57","slug":"adt-vs-ring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-vs-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"ADT vs. Ring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>ADT and Ring are both well-known security system providers. But, which offers the best combination of price, performance and protection? While Ring security emphasizes DIY setup with cancel\u2011anytime Ring Protect subscriptions \u2014 including optional 24\/7 professional monitoring via Ring Protect Pro at $20\/month \u2014 ADT focuses on professionally installed, contract\u2011based systems with 24\/7 monitoring, plus a DIY option (ADT Self Setup) with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring at $24.99\/month. See current plan details from <a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our Ring vs. ADT review, we&#8217;ll break down what matters \u2014 from plans to pricing to customer service and ease of installation \u2014 to help you find your best-fit security solution. We also flag contract terms (including ADT early termination fees), current subscription prices, and 2024\u20132025 customer\u2011experience insights from industry research such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">BrightLocal<\/a> and the FTC\u2019s 2024 rule on deceptive reviews (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2024\/10\">FTC<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"adt\" title=\"ADT\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT provides professional installation and 24\/7 monitoring with customizable packages (Secure, Smart, Video &amp; Smart Home) and a DIY alternative (ADT Self Setup). Professionally installed systems are quoted individually and commonly include a multi\u2011year initial term; ADT\u2019s residential terms specify a typical 36\u2011month commitment (24 months in California) and define early termination fees. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT residential terms<\/a>. ADT also integrates Google Nest devices and promotes SMART Monitoring for faster, more reliable alarm handling (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google Nest<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Customizable professionally installed packages (Secure, Smart, Video &amp; Smart Home) with 24\/7 monitoring; DIY Self Setup available month\u2011to\u2011month at $24.99\/mo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>)<\/li><li>Six\u2011month money\u2011back guarantee for unresolved installation\/service issues (conditions apply; see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Guarantee<\/a>)<\/li><li>SMART Monitoring, Google Nest integration, and ADT+ app help reduce false alarms and streamline verification\/response (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag on ADT Self Setup with Google Nest<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Professionally installed systems usually require a fixed initial term (typ. 36 months; 24 months CA) per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a><\/li><li>Canceling during the initial term typically triggers an early termination fee equal to 75% of remaining monthly charges (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a>)<\/li><li>Pricing is quote\u2011based for pro install; upfront installation\/activation fees vary by promotion and market (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"ring\" title=\"Ring\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring is a DIY\u2011first alternative with easy setup and flexible subscriptions. Ring Protect Pro adds 24\/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm at $20\/month (or $200\/year), while Ring Protect Plus and Basic offer cloud video storage without professional monitoring at $10\/month and $4.99\/month respectively. U.S. video history is up to 180 days. See the latest on <a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a> and Ring\u2019s monitoring details (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004361826-About-Professional-Monitoring-in-the-United-States\">Ring Support<\/a>). Recent tech highlights include radar\u2011powered 3D Motion Detection on select devices (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/products\/battery-doorbell-pro\">Ring Battery Doorbell Pro<\/a>) and 2024 privacy changes removing police video requests from the Neighbors app (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\">The Verge<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Low-cost, cancel\u2011anytime plans: cloud video from $4.99\/month (Basic), multi\u2011camera coverage at one address for $10\/month (Plus), or 24\/7 pro monitoring with Protect Pro at $20\/month (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>)<\/li><li>Easy DIY installation with app\u2011guided setup and QR commissioning; broad device lineup including cameras, doorbells, and Ring Alarm (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutamazon.com\">Ring Indoor Cam with Pan\u2011Tilt<\/a>)<\/li><li>Advanced motion accuracy on supported models using radar (3D Motion Detection\/Bird\u2019s Eye View) to reduce false alerts (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/products\/battery-doorbell-pro\">Ring Battery Doorbell Pro<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ring Protect Plus does not include professional monitoring in the U.S.; monitoring requires Ring Protect Pro with Ring Alarm (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004361826-About-Professional-Monitoring-in-the-United-States\">Ring Support<\/a>)<\/li><li>Some advanced features (longer video history, rich alerts) require a paid Ring Protect plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a>)<\/li><li>Works best within the Ring\/Alexa ecosystem; cross\u2011brand video interoperability remains limited as of 2025 (Matter has not standardized cameras yet; <a href=\"https:\/\/csa-iot.org\">CSA Matter 1.5<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table table-striped table-bordered table--bordered-top\"><table class=\"\"><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Monitoring Options<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monitoring Prices starting at<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Installation Options&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ADT<\/strong><\/td><td>Professional monitoring (pro install)<\/td><td>Quote\u2011based for pro install; DIY Self Setup $24.99\/mo<\/td><td>Professional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ring<\/strong><\/td><td>Professional or self-monitored<\/td><td>Pro monitoring $20\/mo; video from $4.99\/mo<\/td><td>DIY<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"plans\" title=\"Plans\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT home security offers three professionally installed tiers \u2014 Secure, Smart, and Video &amp; Smart Home \u2014 with quoted pricing that varies by equipment and location, plus a DIY ADT Self Setup option with month\u2011to\u2011month monitoring at $24.99. Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">Self Setup<\/a> for current inclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ADT Secure <\/strong>\u2014 Entry\u2011tier professionally installed package with 24\/7 monitoring; equipment and pricing are customized by quote and commonly include a control panel, sensors, and life\u2011safety add\u2011ons (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>ADT Smart<\/strong><em> \u2014&nbsp; <\/em>Includes everything in Secure and adds smart\u2011home controls and automations; your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-monitoring\/\">professionally monitored security system <\/a>typically uses cellular and internet paths for resilience (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>ADT Video &amp; Smart Home<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Adds video security (cameras\/doorbells) and advanced smart\u2011home features with Google Nest integration, managed in the ADT+ app; pricing remains quote\u2011based (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/google\">ADT + Google Nest<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring home security offers a free tier for live view\/two\u2011way talk and three paid Ring Protect plans \u2014 Basic, Plus, and Pro \u2014 that add video history and, with Pro, 24\/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm. See <a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect plans<\/a> for features and pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Included free<\/strong><em> \u2014&nbsp; <\/em>Motion\u2011activated notifications, Live View, and two\u2011way talk are available without a subscription; recorded video history requires a Ring Protect plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Ring Basic<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Video history (up to 180 days in the U.S.), saving\/sharing, and snapshot capture for a single device at $4.99\/month or $49.99\/year; no professional monitoring (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a>).<\/li><li><strong>Ring Plus<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Covers all Ring cameras\/doorbells at one address for $10\/month or $100\/year and adds extended warranties and a Ring.com discount; for 24\/7 professional monitoring, choose Ring Protect Pro at $20\/month or $200\/year with Ring Alarm (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004361826-About-Professional-Monitoring-in-the-United-States\">Ring Support<\/a>).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is it best for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ADT Secure<\/strong><em> <\/em>\u2014 Best for professionally installed intrusion monitoring with a customized equipment quote<\/li><li><strong>ADT Smart<\/strong><em> <\/em>\u2014 Best for adding smart\u2011home controls and automations alongside pro monitoring<\/li><li><strong>ADT Video &amp; Smart Home<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Best for integrated video security (Google Nest) and smart\u2011home features managed in ADT+<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ring Protect Basic<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Best for affordable video recording on a single camera\/doorbell without professional monitoring<\/li><li><strong>Ring Protect Pro<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>Best for low\u2011cost 24\/7 professional monitoring with Ring Alarm at $20\/month (or $200\/year)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"contracts\" title=\"Contracts and Pricing\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/adt-review\/\">ADT <\/a>professionally installed systems typically involve a customized quote and an initial term defined in your agreement \u2014 commonly 36 months (24 months in California). If you cancel during the initial term, ADT\u2019s residential terms specify an early termination fee equal to 75% of the remaining monthly service charges. Professional installation and activation fees may apply and vary by market and promotion (historically advertised in some offers as fees such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adtsecurity.com\">a $99 fee<\/a>). See the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">terms<\/a>. For a no\u2011contract option, ADT Self Setup offers month\u2011to\u2011month professional monitoring at $24.99\/month (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>ADT Secure<\/strong> \u2014 Quote\u2011based monthly monitoring (personalized quote required)<\/li><li><strong>ADT Smart<\/strong> \u2014 Quote\u2011based monthly monitoring (personalized quote required)<\/li><li><strong>ADT Video &amp; Smart Home<\/strong> \u2014 Quote\u2011based monthly monitoring (often includes video); personalized quote required<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/ring-alarm-review\/\">Ring<\/a> doesn&#8217;t require a long\u2011term contract, and installation is DIY. Current U.S. plan prices: Ring Protect Basic $4.99\/month or $49.99\/year (per device), Ring Protect Plus $10\/month or $100\/year (per location), and Ring Protect Pro $20\/month or $200\/year (per location) for 24\/7 professional monitoring with Ring Alarm. See <a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a> for full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Ring Protect Basic<\/strong><em> \u2014 <\/em>$4.99 per month per device (or $49.99\/year); video history up to 180 days in the U.S.; no professional monitoring<\/li><li><strong>Ring Protect Plus <\/strong><em>\u2014 <\/em>$10 per month per location (or $100\/year); for 24\/7 professional monitoring with Ring Alarm, choose Ring Protect Pro at $20 per month (or $200\/year)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"customer\" title=\"Customer Service\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s buyers weigh recent, platform\u2011verified reviews heavily: 98% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses, and recency\/responsiveness meaningfully influence trust (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">BrightLocal 2024<\/a>). The FTC\u2019s 2024 final rule targets deceptive reviews and endorsements, enabling penalties for fake or manipulated feedback (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftc.gov\/news-events\/news\/press-releases\/2024\/10\">FTC, Oct 2024<\/a>). Against this backdrop, ADT emphasizes reliability and verification \u2014 SMART Monitoring, Google Nest video, and the ADT+ app \u2014 to reduce false alarms and speed response (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag 2025<\/a>). ADT also advertises a six\u2011month money\u2011back guarantee for unresolved service\/installation issues (conditions apply; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Guarantee<\/a>). Support is available 24\/7 via phone, app, and online resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring pairs DIY hardware with extensive self\u2011service help and cancel\u2011anytime subscriptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>). In 2024, Ring removed the in\u2011app police Request for Assistance tool from Neighbors, shifting to more user\u2011controlled sharing (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\">The Verge, 2024<\/a>). As with all brands, public ratings are shaped by recent reviews and company responses (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightlocal.com\/research\/local-consumer-review-survey\/\">BrightLocal 2024<\/a>), with platforms investing in moderation at scale (e.g., millions of suspicious reviews investigated\/removed annually per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\">Trustpilot 2024<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"installation\" title=\"Installation\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ease of Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All ADT professional systems are installed by technicians; installation and activation fees are quote\u2011based and vary by package, promotion, and location (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a>). Depending on your area, ADT may offer expedited scheduling. After install, technicians help you use the ADT+ app and set up monitoring. If ADT cannot resolve qualifying installation\/service issues within six months, its money\u2011back guarantee may apply (terms\/exclusions: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Guarantee<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADT\u2019s current lineup integrates Google Nest devices and SMART Monitoring to reduce false alarms and improve verification speed (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\">PCMag<\/a>). Contract terms (including the typical 36\u2011month initial term and ETF formula) are detailed in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT residential terms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ring is DIY by design. Setup is guided in the app with QR codes and step\u2011by\u2011step instructions, and many sensors and cameras use peel\u2011and\u2011stick or simple mounts. Contemporary consumer guides note that well\u2011designed DIY systems often install in under an hour and favor adhesive sensors and clear app flows (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/the-best-home-security-system\/\">Wirecutter<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\">Consumer Reports<\/a>). For wired doorbells, consider optional help if you\u2019re not comfortable working with chime\/transformer wiring. Pro monitoring for Ring Alarm is available via Ring Protect Pro at $20\/month with cellular backup (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004361826-About-Professional-Monitoring-in-the-United-States\">Ring Support<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further Reading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to cut the cord? Check out our review of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-wireless\/\">best wireless home security systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how ADT and Ring stack up against top competitors with a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best\/\">best home security systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digging into DIY? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/home\/security-systems\/best-diy\/#\">Find the security system<\/a> with your best-fit features and functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n  <style>\n    .myFinance-widget {\n    min-height: 670px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n  <div class=\"myFinance-widget\" data-widget-id=\"7c9fe833-dde7-4eb5-b71f-d741b8cccd66\" data-campaign=\"reviews-non-monitored-security\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" type=\"text\/javascript\" id=\"myFinance-widget-script\">\n  !function () {function e() {var s = \"myFinance-widget-ad-script\";if (!document.getElementById(s)) {var e = document.createElement(\"script\"), n = document.getElementById(\"myFinance-widget-script\"), a = t + \"widget\/myFinance.js\";e.id = s, e.type = \"text\/javascript\", e.async = !0, e.src = a, n.parentNode.insertBefore(e, n);}var c = \"myFinance-widget-css\";if (!document.getElementById(c)) {var d = document.getElementsByTagName(\"head\")[0], i = document.createElement(\"link\");i.id = c, i.rel = \"stylesheet\", i.type = \"text\/css\", i.href = t + \"widget\/myFinance.css\", i.media = \"all\", d.appendChild(i)}}var t = \"https:\/\/static.myfinance.com\/\";document.attachEvent ? document.attachEvent(\"onreadystatechange\", function () {\"complete\" === document.readyState && e()}) : document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", e, !1)}();\n<\/script>\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"faqs\" title=\"FAQs\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4cd313ce7\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Ring better than ADT?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring is usually cheaper and more flexible if you want DIY setup and cancel\u2011anytime plans: video from $4.99\/mo (Basic), multi\u2011camera video at one address for $10\/mo (Plus), or 24\/7 professional monitoring with Ring Alarm via Protect Pro at $20\/mo (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>). ADT fits best if you prefer professional installation, integrated Google Nest video, and full\u2011service monitoring with a quoted package and a typical multi\u2011year term (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/packages\">ADT packages<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4ce813ce8\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is ADT better than Ring?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose ADT if you want pro design and installation, 24\/7 monitoring with verification features (SMART Monitoring), and Google Nest camera integration in the ADT+ app. Expect quote\u2011based pricing and a typical 36\u2011month initial term (24 months CA), with early termination fees as outlined in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT\u2019s terms<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4cfd13ce9\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is Ring a good security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 if you prefer DIY and flexibility. Ring Protect plans add cloud video (up to 180 days in the U.S.) and, with Protect Pro, 24\/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm at $20\/mo with cellular backup (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ring.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/115004361826-About-Professional-Monitoring-in-the-United-States\">Ring Support<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4d1313cea\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">Is ADT a good security system?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes \u2014 if you want professional installation, quoted packages, and long\u2011term monitoring with robust verification. Note the typical 36\u2011month initial term (24 months CA) and that canceling early usually incurs an ETF of 75% of the remaining monthly charges (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT terms<\/a>). ADT also advertises a six\u2011month money\u2011back guarantee for unresolved service issues (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Guarantee<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4d2513ceb\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does Ring cost per month?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the U.S., Ring Protect Basic is $4.99\/mo per device (or $49.99\/yr), Ring Protect Plus is $10\/mo per location (or $100\/yr), and Ring Protect Pro is $20\/mo per location (or $200\/yr) and adds 24\/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm (<a href=\"https:\/\/ring.com\/protect-plans\">Ring Protect<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5f2c4d3713cec\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">How much does ADT cost per month?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADT\u2019s professionally installed packages are quote\u2011based (no single national price). The DIY option, ADT Self Setup, offers 24\/7 professional monitoring at $24.99\/mo with no long\u2011term contract (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\">ADT Self Setup<\/a>). Professionally installed systems typically have a 36\u2011month initial term (24 months CA) and early\u2011termination fees as defined in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adt.com\/legal\/terms-and-conditions\">ADT\u2019s terms<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADT and Ring are both well-known security system providers. But, which offers the best combination of price, performance and protection? 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