SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring)
30 days free · $9.99/mo after
Exit grade D: No self-serve online cancel: you have to call to close the account.
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The SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) free trial runs 30 days, then bills $9.99/month for the Self-Monitoring with Camera Recording, Standard, Core, Pro, Pro Plus — higher tiers add faster professional response and unlimited camera recordings (tier names as of mid-2026, pending on-site confirmation). plan. A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy. Our take: SimpliSafe is the rare home-security trial that's actually friendly — no 36-month contract, no installer in your house.
Last verified: July 22, 2026
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Our take
SimpliSafe is the rare home-security trial that's actually friendly — no 36-month contract, no installer in your house. The 30 days of professional monitoring is genuine and you can downgrade to free self-monitoring without losing the hardware. Take it. If you don't want pro dispatch (the top tiers run $50–$80/mo), set a calendar reminder for day 28 and switch to the $9.99 self-monitoring plan to keep camera recording, or drop to free if your cameras have local storage you trust.
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By the numbers
- Trial length
- 30 days
- Price after
- $9.99 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Easy
SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) free trial - frequently asked
- Is the SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) free trial really free?
- Yes - the SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) free trial is free for 30 days. A credit card is required, so it renews at $9.99/month unless you cancel first.
- How much does SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) cost after the trial?
- After the free trial, SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) costs $9.99 per month for the Self-Monitoring with Camera Recording, Standard, Core, Pro, Pro Plus — higher tiers add faster professional response and unlimited camera recordings (tier names as of mid-2026, pending on-site confirmation). plan.
- Do I need a credit card for the SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) trial?
- Yes - SimpliSafe (Pro Monitoring) requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note the renewal date - day 30 - if you only want the trial.
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