Netstar
STARtag
R89/month
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Netstar Packages & Tracker Prices 2026
Netstar has five personal tracking packages, from STARtag at R89 to Early Warning at R199 a month on 36-month rental with no upfront payment. Here's what each one includes, which one fits your car, and how they compare with Matrix.
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.
Netstar tracker prices at a glance
Netstar tracker prices for 2026 run from R89 to R199 a month for personal vehicles: STARtag R89, Nano R99, Basic R139, Plus R169 and Early Warning R199, on 36-month rental with no upfront payment. Fleet and AI dash cam solutions are quoted per vehicle.
| Plan | Monthly price | Installation | Contract | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netstar STARtag | R89/month | No installation needed | 36-month contract | Get a quote |
| Netstar Plus | R169/month | Installation quoted by provider | 36-month contract | Get a quote |
| Matrix Beame | R99/month | Installation quoted by provider | 36-month contract | Get a quote |
Prices include VAT, are per month on the provider's standard contract and were checked against official provider sources in September 2026. The provider's own quote is final.
Full breakdown of every plan: Netstar packages prices · Netstar Early Warning · Netstar STARtag.
Netstar Dash Cam & Camera Price
Netstar does not publish a fixed dash cam price. Its road-facing and AI driver cameras are quoted per vehicle, usually as an add-on to a Netstar tracking plan, so the figure you are given is often a combined monthly total. For comparison, connected dashcams with a published price cost:
| Dash cam | Monthly price (VAT incl.) | Cameras |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix Vision | R359 | Road-facing ADAS + in-cab AI, 4G data included |
| Matrix Vision Pro | R399 | As Vision, plus coaching, geofencing and 6 months cloud storage |
| Cartrack Vision range | From R199 | Road Vision up to AI Multi Vision |
| Netstar cameras | Quoted per vehicle | Road-facing and AI driver cameras |
See the full dash cam price comparison or read more about the Netstar dash cam price.
2026 Pricing
Netstar Packages and Prices
Netstar’s personal packages are STARtag (R89), Nano (R99), Basic (R139), Plus (R169) and Early Warning (R199) a month, on 36-month rental with no upfront payment.
Entry
Netstar STARtag
Wireless unit with a 3-year battery: no wiring, built for stolen vehicle recovery at the lowest price.
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 3-year battery, no wiring
- Fitment certificate
- MyNetstar account
R89/month
Recovery
Netstar Nano
Recovery-only protection that covers hijacking as well as theft.
- Hijacking and stolen vehicle recovery
- Fitment certificate
- MyNetstar account
R99/month
Alerts
Netstar Basic
Adds alerts that warn you when someone tampers with the car.
- Everything in Nano
- JammingResist™ signal-jamming alert
- Impact detection
- Battery-disconnect alert
R139/month
Most popular
Netstar Plus
The package to choose if you want to see your car live in the app.
- Everything in Basic
- Live tracking, trip replays and geo zones
- SARS logbook
- Driver-behaviour rating
- Car-park jamming alert
R169/month
Premium
Netstar Early Warning
Netstar’s top personal package, built to warn you before the car is taken.
- Everything in Plus
- Auto-arm proximity tag
- Panic button
- Early-warning theft alert
- Tow-away alert
R199/month
Prices incl. VAT on 36-month rental with no upfront payment, as listed on Netstar’s website in September 2026. TrackerPrices SA is an independent comparison site and is not affiliated with Netstar; the provider’s own website is always the final word.
Feature Comparison
Netstar Packages Compared
| Feature | STARtag R89 | Nano R99 | Basic R139 | Plus R169 | Early Warning R199 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stolen vehicle recovery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hijacking recovery | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jamming, impact & battery-disconnect alerts | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live tracking, trip replays, geo zones | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| SARS logbook & driver rating | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proximity tag, panic button, tow-away alert | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
Which Netstar Package Is Right for You?
- STARtag or Nano for low-cost recovery only. STARtag is a wireless unit with a 3-year battery; Nano adds hijacking recovery.
- Basic if you want to be warned about signal jamming, impacts and a disconnected battery.
- Plus if you want to see your car live in the app, keep a SARS logbook or check how the car is driven.
- Early Warning for an auto-arm proximity tag, panic button and tow-away alerts (Early Warning explained).
Netstar vs Matrix at Each Level
| What you need | Netstar | Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery, no wiring | STARtag R89 | Beame R99, approved by 15 insurers |
| Live tracking | Plus R169 | Silver R219 |
| Panic button | Early Warning R199 | Gold R239 (adds analytics, crash assist) |
| AI dash cam | Quoted per vehicle | Matrix Vision R359 |
Reviewing a Netstar contract? Compare it with Matrix before you renew: get a Matrix Beame quote or see the full Matrix vs Netstar comparison.
Beyond the Monthly Fee
Installation & Activation
Installation
Professional installation typically costs R500–R1,200 depending on vehicle type and complexity. Some dealers waive this fee during promotions.
Activation Fee
A one-time activation fee of R200–R500 may apply, though it's often waived during promotional periods.
For a full breakdown of what fitment costs across all providers, see our installation cost guide, and for the full annual total including subscription, see our annual cost breakdown.
How It Stacks Up
Netstar vs Other Providers
Netstar's STARtag (R89) is R10 a month cheaper than Matrix Beame (R99), though Beame is approved by 15 insurers. For live tracking, Netstar Plus (R169) is cheaper than Matrix Silver (R219). Against Cartrack and Tracker, pricing depends on the exact feature set, so see the head-to-head breakdowns below.
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