Today there are so many choices available to the consumer from the big and traditional security companies like ADT, Brinks, Alarm One and others to the new market entrances such as Simplisafe, Ring or Nest. To label one, as the best is not an easy task without considering other aspects such as customer service and experience. For simplicity, we will consider two key aspects; price and effectiveness. Price: The big and traditional companies have their methods, sales, and installation setup for a long time. These methods make their product very pricey. Consider their methods, the big company buys accounts from affiliated companies. Who, then pay for the equipment and commissions or salaries to their employees or contractors including sales managers, d salespersons, installers and other staff. And yet they still have to come up with a profit. During my years working for these companies, I have seen salespersons making up to $500.00 per sale and installers making an average of $150 per install. Who pays for all these? you! the consumer, by signing a three-year agreement at a minimum rate of $35 per month. New companies like Ring or Nest will sell you their equipment and charge you a minimal fee for the monthly monitoring. In addition, they offer DIY systems further making them a cheaper option for customers. This last option makes their product less effective. I have seen experienced installers making mistakes, I just can not imagine most inexperienced home-owner doing a perfect installation. Why going for the cheap option when security may or may not be achieved? I would suggest checking local alarm companies who will sell your account to the big companies. You might get the best of both sides.