Surety Cam Pro vs Ring Virtual Security Guard Compared on Security, Capability and Cost
Security
Surety Cam Pro
AI Deterrence
Surety Cam Pro can add AI Deterrence, to proactively confront the intruder immediately, before the remote guard takes over.
Works when alarm is disarmed
Surety Cam Pro can monitor your cameras even when the alarm system is disarmed.
More secure alarm system
Surety uses Alarm.com & Qolsys products, the same industry-leading equipment used by security professionals, with advanced features such as PowerG wireless sensors.
Ring Virtual Security Guard
Slower response time
Without AI Deterrence, the intruder isn't confronted until the live operator is notified and connects remotely to the camera.
Only works when alarm is armed
Ring VSG cameras are only monitored when the alarm system is armed. If you don't arm the alarm then your Ring virtual security guard is off duty.
Stops monitoring after 175 events
Ring VSG has a hard limit on the number of monitoring events you can have in a month. When you hit that limit, it stops working unless you opt in to paying for extra events. Surety Cam Pro has no such limit.
Capability
Surety
Monitor cameras without alarm system
Surety Cam Pro can be used with just cameras, no alarm system required. Ring VSG requires the Ring alarm system and only works when the alarm system is armed.
More than just security
Surety systems enable the entire Alarm.com ecosystem with features such as independent living for elders, personal safety on the go, family member awareness, business security, and home management.
Ring
Security alarm is basic
Ring's security alarm does a lot less than Surety's Alarm.com systems. It's a basic home security system that's not commonly used or recommended by security professionals.
No wired (PoE) floodlight camera
Ring VSG doesn't have a wired (PoE) floodlight camera. Surety Cam Pro can use the Wired Floodlight AI Camera. Wired cameras are more reliable and can't be jammed like wireless (Wi-Fi) cameras can.
Cost
Surety Cam Pro
Surety Cam Pro typically costs less
Most homes have 4 or less outdoor cameras. Surety Cam Pro costs less than Ring Virtual Security Guard for up to 4 professionally-monitored cameras. With fewer cameras it's a lot less!
Surety Cam Pro offers more for your money
While typically costing less, Surety Cam Pro offers so much more it's a win-win.
Surety Cam Pro with cameras-only costs the least
Ring Virtual Security Guard requires you to also have a monitored alarm system. Surety Cam Pro offers a lower-cost camera-only plan if you only want outdoor perimeter security without an indoor alarm system.
Compare Plans & Features
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Cameras
Surety Cam Pro and Ring Virtual Security Guard have similar camera options, with pricing going either way depending on the camera type. |
Surety Cam Pro | Ring Virtual Guard |
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| Outdoor Wireless (Wi-Fi) |
Surety Cam Pro$194 (Outdoor AI Camera) |
Ring Virtual Guard$99 (Stick Up Cam) |
| Outdoor Wired (PoE) |
Surety Cam Pro$179 (Wired Outdoor AI Camera) |
Ring Virtual Guard$199.99 (Stick Up Cam Elite) |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi) Floodlight Camera |
Surety Cam Pro$275 (Floodlight AI Camera) |
Ring Virtual Guard$249.99 (Floodlight Cam Pro) |
| Wired (PoE) Floodlight Camera |
Surety Cam Pro$275 (Floodlight AI Camera) |
Ring Virtual GuardNot Available |
| AI Deterrence |
Surety Cam ProYes, Learn More |
Ring Virtual GuardNot Available |
| Monitor While Disarmed? |
Surety Cam ProYes, cameras can be monitored while the alarm is disarmed |
Ring Virtual GuardNo, cameras can only monitored be while the alarm is armed |
| Pricing taken from Ring's website on 1/24/25. | ||
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Monthly Cost (with alarm) Surety Cam Pro with Protect starts lower with the first camera, and the price increases with each additional camera. Ring Virtual Security Guard is the same price no matter how many cameras but you're limited to 175 events per month. After 175 events your monitoring stops unless you opt into extra events at $0.99 per event. |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro | Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard |
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| 1 Monitored Camera |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro$74 / month |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$118.99 / month |
| 2 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro$86 / month |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$118.99 / month |
| 3 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro$98 / month |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$118.99 / month |
| 4 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro$110 / month |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$118.99 / month |
| 5 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Protect + Cam Pro$122 / month |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$118.99 / month |
| Extra Monitoring Events |
Surety Protect + Cam ProNo limit on events1 |
Ring Standard + Virtual Security Guard$0.99 / event after 175 events2 |
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Ring pricing is Ring Standard ($9.99) + Professional Monitoring ($10) + Virtual Security Guard ($99). Pricing taken from Ring's plans page and extra events page on 1/24/25. 1 Surety will pause monitoring for a camera if the operator determines it is generating runaway false alarms, ask you to help fix the issue, and then re-enable it. 2 Ring will pause monitoring by default after 175 events, you have to opt in to $0.99 extra events. |
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Monthly Cost (cameras only) Surety Cam Pro is available without an alarm system, as a stand-alone professionally-monitored camera plan. |
Surety Cam Pro | Virtual Security Guard |
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| 1 Monitored Camera |
Surety Cam Pro$60 / month |
Virtual Security GuardNot Available |
| 2 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Cam Pro$72 / month |
Virtual Security GuardNot Available |
| 3 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Cam Pro$84 / month |
Virtual Security GuardNot Available |
| 4 Monitored Cameras |
Surety Cam Pro$96 / month |
Virtual Security GuardNot Available |
Surety is Your Home’s Best Friend
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Delightfully powerful
Connect with every aspect of your home in a single, well-integrated app that just works the way you want. Your experience will be second to none.
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Easy to get started
Whether you’re building a new system or you already have equipment, we’ll keep it simple and guide you every step of the way.
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Superior hardware
We use the best in class security alarm, sensors, cameras, door locks, and home automation devices so you always get the best of the best.
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Expert technical support
Our renowned support helps solve your problems faster without wasting your time.
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Better protection
Commercial grade equipment. Industry-leading professional monitoring. Have confidence that your connected home is rock solid and proven secure.
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Affordable monthly plans
Simple, affordable, month-to-month plans. We won’t force you to stick with us. We’ll work to earn your business month after month.
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