Compare Ring camera-led security with Cove sensor-led monitored alarm coverage by exact hardware, video, direct zones, response, privacy, outages, and matched cost.
Cove charges $17.99-27.99/mo with no free tier — you must pay to use the system at all. SimpliSafe has a free self-monitoring tier but charges $18-28/mo for pro monitoring. 3-year total: Cove runs $64...