Home Security Subscription Plans: What's the Cost?

Purchasing a security system for your home is one expense, but to continue protection on your home, almost all security camera systems have subscription plans for more features that you can utilize in the security camera's viewing app. 

If you want to protect your home, finding a security camera and a subscription plan offered by a home security camera that works with your home is essential to getting the coverage you need that fits your budget! There are so many different kinds of cameras and subscription plans on the market that it can be difficult to keep track and understand not only the price of the camera itself, but the monthly or annually billed subscription that gives you the features that your home needs.

We've rounded up the top security camera companies subscription to help you identity which features you are looking for and what the cost looks like before you purchase the security camera.

 

Security Camera System - What's the cost

Toucan:

Toucan is releasing a subscription for their two new products that will continue as the security camera family line grows. Toucan Wireless Video Doorbell and the Wireless Outdoor Camera were released at CES 2020 and will be paired to work with the subscription plan below. Toucan Security Camera will continue to operate under the Kuna subscription plan.

The Toucan subscription plan is unique because you can have unlimited devices and unlimited locations. This means you can purchase 1 camera or 10 cameras, in different locations to all still operate under 1 subscription plan. You do not need a smart hub/base station to operate the device or limited based on your address.

 Features FREE  PRO ($2.99/month)

ELITE ($9.99/month)

Number of devices covered All All All
Number of locations All All All
Instant Push Notifications Yes Yes Yes
Live Stream View Yes  Yes Yes
Number of Shared Users for Covered Devices N/A 10 users 10 users
Recording Storage (Look back footage) 24 Hours 7 Days 90 days
Saved/Bookmark Records on Toucan server N/A 10 10
Video Downloads 5 Downloads/ Mo Unlimited Unlimited
Theft Protection --- --- ---
Future Purchase Discounts --- --- ---
Subscription Contract None Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime
Subscription Fees Monthly $0  $2.99 $9.99
Subscription Fees Annually  ---  --- $99 Save Almost 18%

 

Learn more about this subscription plan here.

Security Camera System - What's the cost

Kuna

Kuna has released 3 different security cameras under their subscription plan including Maximus Smart Security Light, Maximus Camera Floorlight and the Toucan Security Camera

 Features FREE

 Essential ($4.99/mo)

Peace of Mind ($9.99/mo)

Absolute ($19.99 / Mo)

Number of devices covered 1 1 4 8
Instant Push Notifications Yes Yes Yes Yes
Live Stream View Yes  Yes Yes Yes
Number of Shared Users for Covered Devices --- ---- ---- ----
Recording Storage (Look back footage) 2 Hours 7 Days 14 days 30 days
Video Downloads 3 / Mo Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Theft Protection N/A Yes Yes Yes
Future Purchase Discounts N/A 5% 10% 15%
Subscription Contract None Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime
Subscription Fees Monthly $0  $7.49 $14.99 $29.99
Subscription Fees Annually  $0 $4.99/ Mo ($59.88) $9.99 / Mo ($119.88) $19.99 / Mo ($239.88)


Learn more about this subscription plan here. 

Security Camera System - What's the cost

Arlo

Arlo's subscription plan is separated by a multi camera plan or a single camera plan. This subscription plan also varies depending on which Arlo camera you have. Arlo Ultra and Pro 3 have different subscription tiers than Arlo Pro, Baby, Pro 2 & more. Arlo products need a base station to operate. The price of a base station is about $79.99 on top of the subscription fee and the Arlo cameras.

 Features

FREE

(Arlo Ultra and Pro 3)

FREE

(Other cameras) 

Premier Plan: Single Camera ($2.99/mo)

Premier Plan: Multi Camera ($9.99/mo)

Elite Plan: Single Camera ($4.99/mo)

Elite Plan: Single Camera ($14.99/mo)
Number of devices covered Unlimited 5 1 5 1 5
Camera Resolution  N/A  1080p 2K 2K 4K 4K
Activity Zones No No Yes Yes Yes  Yes
Number of Shared Users for Covered Devices No  No ---- ---- ---- ----
Recording Storage (Look back footage)  N/A 7 Days 30 Days 30 days 30 days 30 days
Person, Vehicle, Animal and Package Detection No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Downloads Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Theft Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Future Purchase Discounts N/A N/A 50% after purchasing 5 cameras each additional camera 50% after purchasing 5 cameras each additional camera 50% after purchasing 5 cameras each additional camera 50% after 5 purchasing 5 cameras each additional camera
Subscription Contract None Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime
Subscription Fees Monthly $0  $2.99 $9.99 $4.99 $14.99

 

Learn more about this subscription plan here.

Security Camera System - What's the cost

Ring

Ring has 3 tiers of subscription plans for their product lines. Ring is opening a new line of products for their smart lighting family but the subscription below is focused on only camera products.

 Features FREE

 Basic ($3/month)

Plus ($10/month)

Number of devices covered 1 doorbell or security camera All devices at 1 location
Instant Push Notifications Yes Yes Yes
Live Stream View Yes  Yes Yes
Number of Shared Users for Covered Devices N/A Unlimited Unlimited
Recording Storage (Look back footage) None 30-60 days 30-60 days
Video Downloads Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Theft Protection --- --- ---
Future Purchase Discounts --- --- 10%
Subscription Contract None Cancel Anytime Cancel Anytime
Subscription Fees Monthly $0  $3 $10
Subscription Fees Annually  --- $30 $100

 

Learn more information here.

When looking at the subscription plans, it's important to look at what features mean the most to you. Looking for a plan that provides you with the freedom to be able to purchase more cameras and still be within the bounds of the subscription plan is very important for you and your wallet!

 

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