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Compare ADT Home Security vs. GetSafe Home Security Systems

What’s the difference between ADT Home Security and GetSafe Home Security? See how our editors compare the two companies below.
Last Updated: April 19, 2024
ADT Home Security
4.9 / 5 - Excellent
#2 in Home Security Systems
GetSafe Home Security
4.2 / 5 - Excellent
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Key Facts

Home Security Systems Starting at $28.99/Month

  • Real-time video surveillance from virtually any device
  • Offers the latest Google Nest* products: Nest Cams,* doorbells, sensors & more
  • Smart home automation & life safety products
  • 24/7 alarm monitoring
  • Professional installation 
  • Recommended for No-Annual-Contract Security
  • 24-Hour Monitoring Across U.S.
  • Smartphone App Control & Nest® Compatible 
  • Easy to use and install system
  • Professional monitoring starts at $35/month
  • Wireless Camera now available
  • No contracts!
  • Free Motion Camera when you use promo code “FREECAMERA”

OVERALL RATINGS

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Equipment5.0/53.8/5
Monitoring Options and Technology5.0/54.5/5
Value5.0/50.0/5
Contract Flexibility4.5/54.0/5

Home Security Basics

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Installation
Professional
Self-Install (DIY)
Equipment Manufacturer
Honeywell, GE, DSC
Wireless Sensors
Control Panel
Event Triggered Siren/ Alarm

Sensor & Device Comparison

Intrusion Protection

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GetSafe
  • Door & Window Sensors
  • Garage Door Sensors
  • Glass Break Protection
  • Motion Sensors
  • Recessed Door Sensors
  • Crash & Smash Protection
  • Door & Window Sensors
  • Garage Door Sensors
  • Glass Break Protection
  • Motion Sensors

Environmental Protection

ADT Home Security
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GetSafe
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Flood
  • Temperature Change
  • Smoke
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Flood
  • Temperature Change
  • Smoke

Surveillance

ADT Home Security
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GetSafe
  • Indoor Cameras
  • Outdoor Cameras
  • Doorbell Cameras
  • Tilt & Pan Cameras
  • Live Surveillance
  • Event-triggered Surveillance
  • Indoor Cameras
  • Outdoor Cameras
  • Tilt & Pan Cameras
  • Live Surveillance

Life Safety

ADT Home Security
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GetSafe
  • Panic Button
  • Medical Alert
  • Panic Button
  • Medical Alert

How do their monitoring services compare?

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Monitoring Options
Professional Monitoring
Professional Monitoring
Monitoring Technology
Cellular
Broadband
Landline
Cellular
Broadband
Landline
Number of Monitoring Centers
9
2
Monitoring Center Type
Owned
Owned
Professional Monitoring Services
24/7 Professional Monitoring
2-Way Intercom
Police Dispatch
Fire Department Dispatch
Medical Dispatch
24/7 Professional Monitoring
Police Dispatch
Fire Department Dispatch
Medical Dispatch

Pricing & Cost Comparison

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Monthly Fee (min)
$28.99
$25.00
Number of Available Packages
5
4
Contract Required
Minimum Contract Length
36 months
12 months
Cancellation Policy
To cancel, customers must call by phone, at (800) ADT-ASAP or (800) 773-1391. Online cancellations are not available.
30-day trial period without cancellation fees. Cancel any time. Equipment does not need to be returned back to GetSafe because clients paid for the equipment when they signed up for service.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 year warranty on products

Contract & Price Fine Print

A 36-month monitoring contract is required (24 months in California). Service and installation charges vary depending on system configuration, equipment and services selected. Additional charges may apply in areas that require guard response service for municipal alarm verification. System remains property of ADT. Local permit fees may be required. Prices and offers subject to change and may vary by market. Additional taxes and fees may apply. Satisfactory credit required. A security deposit may be required.

What technology integrations are available?

Compatibility

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Google Assistant
Amazon Alexa
Google Home
IFTTT
Z-Wave
ZigBee
Z-Wave Plus

Mobile Access & Alerts

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GetSafe
  • iPhone App
  • Android App
  • Email & Text Alerts
  • Live Surveillance Feed
  • Remote Arm/Disarm
  • Geo-location Services
  • iPhone App
  • Android App
  • Email & Text Alerts
  • Live Surveillance Feed
  • Remote Arm/Disarm

Home Automation

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GetSafe
  • Lighting Control
  • Thermostat Control
  • Appliance Control
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Lighting Control
  • Thermostat Control
  • Appliance Control
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • History Log

How do their reputations compare?

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
BBB Rating
A+
C-
Year Founded
1874
2015

Certifications & Associations

ADT Home Security
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GetSafe
  • Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)
  • Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA)
  • Underwriter's Laboratory (UL)

Contact & Additional Information

 ADT Home SecurityGetSafe
Homepage URL
Company Phone
(888) 238-2727
(888) 676-1784
Headquarters Address
1501 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA, 94520
Mailing Address
1501 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 200, Concord, CA, 94520

Final Verdict

ADT Home Security has a higher overall rating than GetSafe Home Security. ADT Home Security scores better than GetSafe across: Equipment, Monitoring Options and Technology, Reputation, Technology Integration, Value, and Contract Flexibility.


Customer Comments & Reviews

kroll246
5/5/2022
ADT Home Security review
ADT is a extortionist. sent me to collections one week after I paid in full and then canceled my account. ADT extorted $25.13 when I called them up they said there was nothing they could do once it went to collections they told me to talk to the collection agency, they then told me I have to talk to ADT. I think ADT owns that collections agency cuz it has the worst rating on it internet. This is all because they bill you one month after you cancel your account for some reason they have the right to bill you 30 days after you cancel your account. that's like making an extra car payment once you've paid it off it's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. I told him you might as well bill people for six months after they cancel, that way you can make more money. this company is a joke. whatever you do don't get anything from them.Please tell 10 people this story and have them tell 10 more people maybe we can put these extortionist out of business


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Alex
8/19/2021
ADT Home Security review
We got new windows and the window people ripped out our ADT devices. We consulted ADT about getting new equipment and they quoted us something like $2,000 for the whole house (granted this is a large house). Then we ended up going with another security monitoring company. I had to call ADT to cancel the service and they literally kept me on the phone for 15 minutes tying to get me to stay. Needless to say it was a very annoying experience.


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Zora
1/12/2017
GetSafe Home Security review
It was the best! I really needed the extra sucurity around the house.


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Cheri M
2/3/2015
ADT Home Security review
Love it!


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Regina N
1/25/2015
ADT Home Security review
I RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE, GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND EFFECTIVE RESPONSE. SAVED MY MUM LIFE SO I RECOMMEND IT