GPS dog collar subscription costs, brand by brand
The monthly plan is the part the box does not show: every brand's plan, and what it adds over three years.
Halo Collar 49.2/10Read the review
The monthly plan is the part of a GPS dog collar that the box does not show. Across the collars we compare, it runs from $0 to about $14 a month at the best billing cycle, and over three years it can cost more than the collar itself. Here is every plan we found on the official US pages on November 9, 2026, which ones you cannot skip, and what they add up to.
Every plan, side by side
| Device | Plan | Monthly | Longer billing | 3 years of plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Collar 4 and 5 | Pack Membership, required | $9.99 (Bronze) | $109.89 a year, $209.79 for 2 years | about $320 |
| PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 | Required | $9.99 after a free first month | $99 a year | about $297 |
| Invisible Fence GPS Flex | Tracking, first year included | n/a | $99 a year renewal | about $198 |
| SpotOn Nova and Omni | Optional, tracking only | $9.95 | $101.88 a year, $179.76 for 2 years | about $282 if you add it |
| Fi Series 3+ | Required, 6-month minimum | n/a | $99 for 6 months, $189 a year, $339 for 2 years | about $528 |
| Tractive DOG 6 | Required | n/a | $144 a year, $204 for 2 years, $360 for 5 years | about $348 |
"3 years of plan" is the cheapest combination of each brand's published billing cycles that covers 36 months, with no promo code. Halo's Silver ($14.99) and Gold ($19.99) tiers add more fences; most single yards fit in Bronze's five.
What the plan pays for
- Live location and escape alerts: every cellular plan includes them. Without one, a GPS fence collar keeps the dog in but cannot tell you where it went.
- Access to the collar on Halo and PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0: both brands make the plan a requirement, so count it as part of the price. On SpotOn, the fence works with no plan.
- Extras: SpotOn's optional plan adds manual feedback and activity tracking on top of live location.
Collar plus plan: the real 3-year cost
| Device | Device price | 3-year total, one dog |
|---|---|---|
| PetSafe Customizable GPS | $199.99 | $200 |
| PawTronic Pro Series 2 | $278.99 | $279 |
| Tractive DOG 6 | $79 | $427 |
| Fi Series 3+ | $129 | $657 |
| Halo Collar 4 | $424 | $744 |
| PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 | $449.99 | $747 |
| Invisible Fence GPS Flex | $599 | $797 |
| Halo Collar 5 | $524 | $844 |
| SpotOn Nova | $999 | $999 without tracking, $1,281 with it |
SpotOn GPS Fence Nova Edition8.8/10Read the review
Is a no-subscription fence cheaper in the long run?
Over a short time, almost never at the top of the range; over a long time, often. The table shows the total for one dog after one, three and five years, with the cheapest published billing cycles.
| Device | After 1 year | After 3 years | After 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halo Collar 4 (plan required) | $534 | $744 | $953 |
| Halo Collar 5 (plan required) | $634 | $844 | $1,053 |
| PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 (plan required) | $549 | $747 | $945 |
| Invisible Fence GPS Flex (first year included) | $599 | $797 | $995 |
| SpotOn Nova, no plan | $999 | $999 | $999 |
| PawTronic Pro Series 2, no plan | $279 | $279 | $279 |
So the honest answer depends on what you compare. A budget no-plan fence like PawTronic stays far cheaper than any subscription collar, at any horizon, but it gives up tracking. A premium no-plan fence like the SpotOn Nova only catches up with Halo and PetSafe after about five years, and only if you skip its optional tracking plan.
GPS dog fencePawTronic Pro Series 2How to pay less for the plan
- Pay ahead once you are sure. Start monthly for the first weeks of training, then switch to a yearly or 2-year plan: Halo's 2-year Bronze works out to $8.74 a month against $9.99.
- Pick the smallest tier that fits. On Halo, Bronze covers 5 fences, enough for a home yard plus a couple of places you visit.
- Count every dog. Plans are per collar on every brand we compare, so a second dog doubles the plan.
- Read the minimums. Fi asks for a 6-month minimum commitment; PetSafe gives a free first month before $9.99 a month.
Figures from official manufacturer pages and US prices checked on November 9, 2026. Images: manufacturers. How we score: see our methodology.
Our selection
Three rated collars mentioned in this guide, with their 3-year cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Halo collar subscription?
From $9.99 a month (Bronze, 5 fences), $14.99 (Silver, 20 fences) or $19.99 (Gold, unlimited). Annual billing on Bronze is $109.89, two years $209.79.
How much is the Tractive subscription?
From $144 a year, $204 for two years or $360 for five years on Tractive's US plans page, which says prices may vary by location.
Can I cancel a GPS collar subscription?
Check each brand's terms before you buy: Fi has a 6-month minimum commitment, and on Halo and PetSafe Guardian GPS 2.0 the plan is required for the collar to work as sold. SpotOn says its fence works with no plan at all, so cancelling its optional plan only removes tracking.
How much is the Fi subscription?
$99 for 6 months, $189 a year or $339 for two years, with a 6-month minimum commitment.
Which GPS dog fence has no subscription?
SpotOn (fence only), PawTronic, Pawious, the PetSafe Customizable GPS and the PetSafe Stay & Play radio fence. See the no-subscription ranking.
