2021 Jeep Compass Front Brakes

I have 3 options to get my brakes replaced;

1) go to the dealership

2) go to a random guy from the place where Ive started getting my oil changes done who says he can fix it himself as long as I get the brakes and pay for labor

3) a friend that's done his brakes for years, wouldn't charge me just need to purchase brakes myself

I picked up the brakes today at AutoZone but I don't know how to move forward! I've always let the dealership handle maintenance but it would be nice to save the $100+

Is this something I can trust a friend to do? I understand there are some things you can do yourself like installing windshield wipers, changing TI R E S (I guess this group doesn't allow that word so I spaced it out lol) hell changing your own oil (I'd like to learn this next if I'm honest 😅) etc., is the brakes one of you can do at home? Or is there a chance something can go wrong?

Thanks in advance! My parents would 100% frown upon going anywhere other than the dealership lol so I'm avoiding mentioning this to them for guidance. Pls help