Alarm comparison
A neutral, feature-by-feature table to compare the main alarm companies. Exact availability depends on the plan and on when you sign up.
How to read this comparison
In security, what really matters isn't how many features a system has, but what happens when the alarm goes off. Is there a monitoring centre that verifies the trigger? Does it alert the authorities? Does it work in a power cut? That's why we compare by the features that count instead of crowning a winner out of habit.
When we mark something as "varies", it's because that feature depends on the specific plan you sign up for with each company. Think of it as a rough snapshot, built from publicly available industry information, so you can decide with the facts in front of you rather than in the dark.
| Feature | Securitas Direct | Verisure | Prosegur | ADT | Sector Alarm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 connection to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image verification of the alarm | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Detectors with a built-in camera | Yes | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Control and alerts from a mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Professional installation with no building work | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| In-house technical and after-sales service | Yes | Varies | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Specific anti-squatting focus | Yes | Varies | Varies | No | No |
A guide table based on the features each company usually offers; exact availability depends on the plan and the moment you sign up. Compiled from public industry information.
Beyond the table
A comparison table helps, but every property is different. The best way to compare for real is to request a free security assessment and see, for your own home or business, exactly what protection you need and what it would cost. No obligation, no charge.
What to actually look at when comparing alarms
When you compare alarm companies it's easy to get lost in endless feature lists. But in security there are four things that make the difference, and they're worth checking with any company —including Securitas Direct and Verisure— before you sign anything.
1. Is there a monitoring centre that verifies? An alarm that only makes noise relies on a neighbour hearing it and reacting. An alarm connected to its own Alarm Receiving Centre checks the trigger and alerts the authorities. That is, quite literally, the difference between recording a break-in and preventing one.
2. Does it verify by image? Image verification tells a real intruder apart from a cat or a curtain caught by a draught, which cuts false alarms and speeds up the response when the threat is genuine.
3. Does it work without power or internet? Good systems carry a backup battery and their own mobile connection, so they stay linked to the centre even if the electricity or the wifi goes down.
4. Who installs it and who repairs it? An in-house technical service, with an engineer in your area, is not the same as a subcontractor. Ask about lead times, the warranty and the terms —including any minimum contract— and make sure they're spelled out clearly.
Why so many people choose Securitas Direct (Verisure)
With those four questions in hand, it's easy to see why Securitas Direct (Verisure) alarms are among the most chosen in Catalonia. They bring together their own monitoring centre with verification, equipment that stays connected without power or wifi, control from your phone, and an in-house technical service with cover across the whole region. That doesn't mean it's the only valid option, but it covers what genuinely matters at the moment an alarm goes off.
Even so, the best comparison isn't done on paper — it's done on your property. Every home and every business has its own weak points, and what's overkill for a neighbour might be exactly what you're missing. Request a free security assessment and compare with real figures: what you'd protect, with which equipment and at what price. It's free, it commits you to nothing, and it gives you the only comparison that really counts — the one about your own security.
The best-known alarm companies
When someone shops for an alarm in Spain they tend to come across the same names again and again: Securitas Direct and Verisure (the same company, as we explain on this site), Prosegur Alarmas and Movistar Prosegur, ADT and Sector Alarm, plus self-managed kits that run without a monthly fee. They all offer detection and an alert, but they differ in their service model: some bet on an in-house centre and verification, others on simpler installs or on kits with no permanent connection.
The comparison on this page is a rough guide, meant to help you ask the right questions rather than decide for you. Whichever company you're weighing up, apply the four criteria above and always ask for the terms in writing. And if you'd like, we can help you assess Securitas Direct (Verisure) systems on your own property, at no cost and with no obligation.
An in-house centre versus 'no-fee' alarms
A very common question when comparing is whether it's worth paying a monthly fee or buying a self-managed "no-fee" kit. The real difference isn't the price, it's who responds when something happens. A no-fee kit alerts you on your phone: if you're asleep, driving or away, the reaction depends on you seeing it and acting in time. A Securitas Direct (Verisure) alarm with an Alarm Receiving Centre reacts on its own: it verifies the trigger and alerts the police even when you can't.
For a storage unit or a shed, a simple kit might be plenty. But for your main home, your holiday place or your business, a permanent connection to a centre is the difference between a nuisance and real protection. That's exactly what's worth weighing up before you decide, and it's why the free assessment helps so much: it puts specific figures and equipment on your case instead of generic comparisons.
In short: don't pick an alarm on the price of the first month's fee, but on what happens when it really goes off. That's the comparison that protects your home or your business, and it's precisely where Securitas Direct (Verisure) alarms step up.
Compare the service too, not just the kit
One last note when comparing: two alarms with similar devices can offer very different service depending on who's behind them. Look at the Alarm Receiving Centre, at response times, at whether the technical service is in-house or subcontracted, and at how clear the terms are —including any minimum contract. On that front, Securitas Direct (Verisure) relies on its own centre and engineers with cover across the whole of Catalonia. Even so, the comparison that really counts is the one on your own property: request it free and decide with concrete figures, not with brochures.
What people who already sleep soundly say
“They broke into the block and didn't come anywhere near us: they saw the plaque and the camera and left. We sleep much more easily now.”
María, Mataró“The installation was quick and needed no building work. Now I keep an eye on the house in the village from my phone, even 100 km away.”
Jordi, Girona“My mother lives alone and, with the SOS button, the whole family breathes easier. One touch and the monitoring centre springs into action.”
Lucía, ReusA complete system, not a standalone gadget
Each device has a job —to detect, verify, deter and alert— and they all work together under the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). It isn't a standalone gadget that just makes noise, but a system that checks what's happening and acts for you, one you control entirely from your phone.
Control panel
The brain of the system: it arms, disarms and connects to the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) in an instant.
Verification camera
It records and visually verifies what happens indoors the moment an alarm goes off.
Outdoor 360° camera
It watches the perimeter day and night and spots an intruder before they get in.
Photo-detector
It detects movement and sends an instant photo to the ARC to verify the alert.
Entry detector
It alerts you the moment a protected door or window is opened.
Key-fob remote
Arm and disarm your alarm from your pocket, with a built-in SOS button.
SOS button
Call for urgent help from the ARC with a single tap, wherever you are.
Smart lock
It reinforces your door and lets you control it from your phone; an extra layer against tampering.
Anti-jamming detector
It detects attempts to jam the signal and keeps your home always connected.
Deterrent plaque
The visible sign that your home is protected by Securitas Direct (Verisure): it deters before anything happens.
Control app
Arm, disarm and check your property's status from your phone, anytime.
Securitas Direct and Verisure: the same security, two names
When you search for an alarm in Catalonia, two names come up that tend to cause confusion: Securitas Direct and Verisure. It's worth clearing this up, because a lot of people assume they're separate companies —and they aren't: it's the same alarm company. Verisure is the group's international brand name and, in Spain, its service was known for years as Securitas Direct. The equipment, the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) —the monitoring centre that keeps watch over your alarm— the image verification and the technical service are exactly the same, whichever name you search for.
So whether you're looking to sign up for Securitas Direct alarms or Verisure alarms, this website serves you just the same: we advise you on Securitas Direct (Verisure) systems for your home, your second home or your business, with a free, no-obligation security assessment. Our aim is simple and down to earth: to solve your security problem, protect you against break-ins and squatting, and give you the peace of mind of knowing that, if something happens, someone verifies it and acts for you, 24 hours a day.
Why do so many people in Catalonia choose Securitas Direct (Verisure) alarms? Above all for one reason: they don't just make noise. When a sensor detects an intrusion, the signal reaches the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), which checks what has happened —by image or audio— and, if the threat is real, alerts the police and calls you. That verification is what turns an alarm into real protection, because it cuts down false alarms and speeds up the response when it matters most. On top of that come the details you notice day to day: installation with no building work in a few hours, control from your phone to arm and disarm remotely, the visible deterrent plaque you can see from the street, and an in-house technical service that responds when you need it.
It doesn't matter what you want to protect —a flat in the town centre, a villa on the coast, a house that sits empty for part of the year or a shop at street level—: the Securitas Direct and Verisure system is scaled to your specific case during the security assessment, so you pay only for what you genuinely need. Tell us what your home or business is like and we'll put together a clear quote, with no hidden lock-ins and no small print, so you can decide with all the information on the table.
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