Surety Cam Pro vs SimpliSafe Active Guard Compared on Security, Capability and Cost

Security

Recommended or Not Icon Surety Cam Pro

With Surety, you can have a more secure monitored camera system.
More security-enhancing features available

More security-enhancing features available

Surety Cam Pro has more options that improve security such as AI Deterrence, 24/7 continuous recording (on SD card or SVR), monitored indoor cameras, and a more advanced alarm system to go with it.

Wired cameras are more secure & reliable

Wired cameras are more secure & reliable

Surety Cam Pro can be used with wired cameras such the Wired Outdoor AI Camera and the Wired Floodlight AI Camera. Wired cameras are more reliable and can't be jammed like wireless (Wi-Fi) cameras can.

What security professionals use

What security professionals use

Surety Cam Pro is based on Alarm.com, the leading home security platform used by security professionals.


Recommended or Not Icon SimpliSafe Active Guard

SimpliSafe Active Guard is limited in security features.
Only one camera, and it's wireless

Only one camera, and it's wireless

SimpliSafe Active Guard can only be used with the SimpliSafe Outdoor Camera, a wireless (Wi-Fi) camera that's susceptible to Wi-Fi jamming. There are no wired, floodlight, or indoor cameras usable with Active Guard.

Only one alarm system, and it's limited

Only one alarm system, and it's limited

SimpliSafe Active Guard requires the SimpliSafe security alarm, a basic alarm system that lacks advanced security features available in Surety's Alarm.com systems.

Consumer-grade, not used by security pros

Consumer-grade, not used by security pros

SimpliSafe Active Guard and alarm systems are consumer-grade. They are not commonly used by security professionals.

Capability

Recommended or Not Icon Surety

Surety systems can do so much more than basic home security.
Home automation & smart home integrations

Home automation & smart home integrations

Surety systems work with the entire Alarm.com ecosystem and can include smart lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, gates, blinds/shades, water valves, energy meters, irrigation systems, home audio, and more.

More than just home security & automation

More than just home security & automation

Surety systems can serve alternative purposes to basic home security & automation such as independent living for elders, personal safety on the go, family member awareness, business security, and home management.


Recommended or Not Icon SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe is a relatively simple, basic security system.
Works with a lot less stuff

Works with a lot less stuff

SimpliSafe has far fewer capabilities and integrations than Surety's Alarm.com systems.

Locked into a limited ecosystem

Locked into a limited ecosystem

Once you start building on SimpliSafe's limited vertical ecosystem you'll have to replace everything if you want to switch service providers.

Cost

Recommended or Not Icon Surety Cam Pro

Surety Cam Pro and SimpliSafe Active Guard are similar in cost. Why not get the better service for about the same price?
Surety Cam Pro costs less in some cases

Surety Cam Pro costs less in some cases

If you only have 1 monitored camera, or if you have 4 or more monitored cameras, Surety Cam Pro costs less per month than SimpliSafe Active Guard.

Surety Cam Pro offers more for your money

Surety Cam Pro offers more for your money

With 2 or 3 monitored cameras, SimpliSafe Active Guard costs a little less but you get so much more with Surety Cam Pro, it's worth it.

Surety Cam Pro camera-only plan costs the least

Surety Cam Pro camera-only plan costs the least

SimpliSafe Active 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

Cameras Surety Cam Pro SimpliSafe Active Guard
Outdoor Wireless (Wi-Fi)

Surety Cam Pro

$194 (Outdoor AI Camera)

SimpliSafe Active Guard

$199.99 (Outdoor Camera)
Outdoor Wired (PoE)

Surety Cam Pro

$179 (Wired Outdoor AI Camera)

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
Floodlight Camera

Surety Cam Pro

$275 (Floodlight AI Camera)

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
Indoor Wireless (Wi-Fi)

Surety Cam Pro

$99 (Indoor AI Camera Mini)

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Compatible
24/7 Recording

Surety Cam Pro

Yes, with SD Card or SVR

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
AI Deterrence

Surety Cam Pro

Yes, Learn More

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
Monthly Cost
(with alarm)
Surety Protect + Cam Pro SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)
1 Monitored Camera

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$74 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$80.91 / month
2 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$86 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$80.91 / month
3 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$98 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$80.91 / month
4 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$110 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$161.82 / month1
5 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$122 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$161.82 / month1
6 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$134 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$161.82 / month1
7 Monitored Cameras

Surety Protect + Cam Pro

$146 / month

SimpliSafe Pro Plus (24/7 Active Guard)

$242.73 / month1
Pricing based on SimpliSafe's alarm monitoring page listed at $2.66 / day on 1/23/2025.
1 SimpliSafe ActiveGuard only allows 3 monitored cameras per system. If you need more than 3 cameras you have to buy additional alarm systems and link them together, paying for a separate monitoring plan for each system.
Monthly Cost
(cameras only)
Surety Cam Pro SimpliSafe Active Guard
1 Monitored Camera

Surety Cam Pro

$60 / month

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
2 Monitored Cameras

Surety Cam Pro

$72 / month

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
3 Monitored Cameras

Surety Cam Pro

$84 / month

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available
4 Monitored Cameras

Surety Cam Pro

$96 / month

SimpliSafe Active Guard

Not Available

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  • Affordable monthly plans
    Affordable monthly plans

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