NetstarBasic
STARtag
R89/month
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- No installation needed (wireless)
Browse 15 tracker packages from South Africa's best-known providers, compare them side by side with real VAT-inclusive prices, and use our free calculators to find the plan that fits your car, your budget and your insurance.
Entry and mid-range plans from South Africa's best-known providers. Prices change often, so treat these as a starting point and confirm on your quote.
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This is the recurring fee for the tracking service itself — the mobile app, the monitoring, and access to the provider's control room. Basic plans generally sit between R89 and R99/month, mid-range plans between R149 and R219, and premium plans with fuller feature sets between R249 and R399.
The once-off fee for having the device fitted, which ranges anywhere from free (usually bundled into a longer contract) up to around R3,299 for a standard hardwired install. It's worth asking upfront whether a promotion currently covers this.
Most providers default to a 36-month contract, which usually brings the monthly price down but locks you in for longer. Some offer month-to-month plans instead — more flexible, but typically at a higher monthly rate.
Feature depth (real-time tracking, driver-behaviour reports, crash detection), installation type, contract length, and whether the tracker is insurance-approved all play into the final number — which is exactly why comparing side by side matters more than picking the first quote you get.
See the real monthly and full-contract cost of every plan that fits your needs.
Beyond price, the technology behind the tracker matters — here's the practical difference between the four main types.
| Tracker Type | Best For | Typical Monthly Price (incl. VAT) | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passive tracker | Logbook & fleet analysis | R89 – R149 | No monthly data fee — stored locally |
| Real-time GPS tracker | Everyday vehicle security | R99 – R219 | Live location updates & recovery support |
| OBD tracker | DIY installation, rentals | R149 – R299 | Plug-and-play, no professional install needed |
| Hardwired tracker | Permanent, tamper-resistant security | R199 – R399 | Hidden install, anti-jamming, insurance approved |
Hardwired systems tend to suit higher-value vehicles best, while OBD units are a practical fit for rentals or shorter-term needs.
The questions we're asked most often about car tracker pricing and how this comparison works.
A car tracker is an electronic device fitted to your vehicle that uses GPS and cellular networks to determine and transmit its location. Once you're subscribed, you can check your vehicle's position through a mobile app or web portal, and if it's stolen, the provider's recovery team can use that signal to help locate and retrieve it.
Usually yes. Most insurers offer a premium discount, often in the 15-30% range, when an approved tracker is fitted, and a tracker meaningfully improves the odds of getting your car back if it's stolen, which can save you the excess and the hassle of a claim.
Depending on the provider, some contracts allow a device transfer for a small reinstallation fee. Hardwired units are usually tied to one vehicle, while portable OBD trackers can be moved fairly easily — check your specific agreement before switching cars.
Every price shown on this site includes VAT. There are no hidden fees on our end — you pay the provider directly at the price shown, so it's worth confirming that figure with them before signing.
Installation typically covers the device itself plus fitment by a certified technician. Some providers waive this fee entirely on longer contracts, while others charge somewhere between R1,899 and R3,299 for a standard install.
DIY OBD trackers exist and typically cost between R750 and R2,500 upfront with no professional install needed. They're convenient, but they generally don't come with the same recovery network, insurance approval, or support as a professionally hardwired unit.
Generally no — pricing is fairly standard regardless of vehicle type. Commercial vehicles and fleets are the exception, since fleet-management features are usually billed on a different structure. See our vehicle types and fleet tracking pages for specifics.
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