One number is easy to compare: what a tracker actually costs over a full year, once the once-off installation fee and twelve months of subscription are added together.
Installation fee + (monthly subscription × 12), by tracking tier. Figures are typical ranges seen across South African providers, not any single provider's exact pricing.
| Tracker Type | Installation Fee | Monthly Subscription | Annual Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic GPS Tracker | R800 | R60 | R1,520 | Budget-conscious owners |
| Standard Tracking | R1,200 | R99 | R2,388 | Most car owners |
| Premium Security | R1,800 | R149 | R3,588 | High-risk areas |
| Fleet Management | R2,500 | R199 | R4,888 | Business vehicles |
All prices shown include VAT and are provided for transparent, convenient comparison. Once you select a package or submit an enquiry, the relevant product provider may contact you directly to assist with your selection, pricing, and activation.
Standard vehicles typically install for R800–R1,500; premium or oddly-wired vehicles can run R1,500–R2,500 due to more complex wiring work.
Plain GPS is cheaper than dual GPS/GSM systems, and adding features like geofencing or driver-behaviour monitoring pushes the monthly fee up.
Armed-response and rapid-recovery add-ons cost more than passive location tracking alone.
Longer contracts sometimes reduce the upfront installation fee but lock you in — see our subscription plans guide for how billing terms work.
Most contracts run 24–36 months. Cancelling early can cost R500 to several thousand rand depending on how much of the term is left.
Moving your tracker to a new vehicle typically costs R300–R800, and a battery replacement (for battery-powered units) is usually R200–R500.
Most providers apply a yearly price increase to the monthly subscription — worth asking about upfront so this year's total isn't next year's.
For the full list of fees providers don't always lead with, see our hidden costs guide. For a breakdown of installation pricing specifically, see car tracker installation costs. If you want the value argument rather than the raw numbers, our price vs value guide covers whether the higher tiers are worth paying for.
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