Alarm Monitoring Pricing Starting at Just $8.95/Month
No middleman. Just protection.
24/7/365
Home and Business Alarm monitoring priced for everyone
All plans include 24/7 live operator monitoring from our UL-certified central station, average alarm response times under 30 seconds, and no long-term contracts. Billed annually.
Good Protection
Landline Monitoring
$8.95/m
Billed annually ($107.40/yr)
- Landline connection
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
- $35 one-time setup fee
Better Protection
Internet Monitoring
$13.95/m
Billed annually ($167.40/yr)
- Broadband internet connection
- Faster signal delivery
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
Best Protection
Cellular Monitoring
$19.95/m
Billed annually ($239.40/yr)
- Dedicated cellular network
- Works if phone & internet are cut
- 24/7 live operator response
- Fire, burglary & medical alerts
- No long-term contract
Why choose our professional alarm monitoring services?
Why does professional monitoring cost $8.95 instead of $30?
Most alarm companies contract with third-party central stations that charge wholesale rates — then pass those costs to customers at $30–$50/month. Alarm Relay is different: we operate our own in-house UL Listed, TMA Five Diamond Certified central station and provide monitoring directly to customers over the internet. No third-party station. No dealer markup. The same professional-grade monitoring at a fraction of the typical price. Unlike competitors who lock you into 3-year monthly contracts, we offer the equivalent of just $8.95 per month via simple annual billing.
Compare Home Security System Monitoring Costs
Instead of forcing you into locked, expensive multi-year contracts, we keep professional-grade monitoring accessible. See how our pricing and terms stack up against standard industry options.
| Security Monitoring Service | Monthly Monitoring Cost | Upfront Setup & Equipment | Contract Terms |
| Alarm Relay | From $8.95 / mo (Billed annually) | Low one-time setup (Use your existing system!) | No multi-year contracts (Cancel anytime) |
| Traditional Alarm Companies | $30.00 – $60.00 / mo | $99.00 – $399.00+ (Requires proprietary gear) | Strict 3-Year Lock-in (High early termination fees) |
| Basic DIY Security Brands | $15.00 – $25.00 / mo | High Upfront Hardware Cost (Must buy all new sensors) | Month-to-Month |
Equipment compatibility
We monitor the home security system you already have.
Alarm Relay’s UL Listed, Five Diamond Certified central station can monitor the most widely installed non-proprietary residential and commercial alarm systems in the United States. In most cases, you can connect your existing system without replacing any hardware.
Other panels — Contact us to confirm compatibility
Common questions
Alarm Relay provides three monitoring plans: Landline monitoring starts at $8.95/month, Internet monitoring at $13.95/month, and Cellular monitoring at $19.95/month. All plans are billed annually. A one-time $35 setup fee applies to the landline plan. One-time activation fees for internet and cellular plans may apply.
There are no long-term or multi-year contracts. Our customers benefit from our low rates because we offer payment for the full year up front. Renewal terms are annual on a year-to-year basis.
Alarm Relay’s central station has an average alarm response time of under 30 seconds, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All operators are TMA-trained and the station maintains UL certification for performance standards.
Yes. Alarm Relay can monitor most widely installed non-proprietary alarm systems, including those from DSC, Honeywell, GE, Bosch, and Napco. A free assessment is available — call 1-800-624-6866 or use the online assessment tool.
Landline ($8.95/mo) uses your home phone line — the most affordable option, though vulnerable to line cuts. Internet ($13.95/mo) uses your broadband connection for faster, more reliable signal delivery. Cellular ($19.95/mo) uses a dedicated cellular communicator that operates independently of your phone and internet lines — the most secure option, and the one most recommended by security professionals.
Most alarm providers contract with third-party central stations and pass along their overhead costs to customers. Alarm Relay provides direct monitoring from its own in-house UL Listed, Five Diamond Certified central station, accessed over the internet. This eliminates third-party fees and dealer markups entirely — delivering professional-grade monitoring starting at $8.95/month, compared to the industry average of $30–$50/month.
Alarm Relay has been providing professional alarm monitoring since 1972 — over 50 years of protecting homes and businesses across the United States. The company is headquartered in El Cajon, California.
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