Comparison

Tracker vs Netstar vs Matrix

Three of South Africa’s biggest tracking brands side by side.

Updated 30 September 2026 · Tracker Prices South Africa

Quick answer: Matrix wins on choice and value: Beame recovery from R99 with no wiring, live tracking from R219 and the Matrix Vision dashcam. Netstar has the cheapest entry plan (STARtag R89) and jamming detection. Tracker is strongest on VHF radio recovery.

Side by side

MatrixNetstarTracker
Entry planBeame R99STARtag R89Retrieve+ R99
Live tracking fromSilver R219Plus R169Protect R179
Top planGold R299Early Warning R199Skytrax R289
DashcamMatrix Vision R359Available (quoted)– in our catalogue
No-wiring optionBeameSTARtag–
Recovery technologyWireless unit + national recoveryGPS, jamming detectionGPS + VHF radio

Indicative catalogue prices incl. VAT. Compare the entry plans.

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Our top picks: Matrix, Beame and Matrix Vision

Across the plans we compare, Matrix offers the widest choice for South African drivers: Beame for low-cost, insurer-approved recovery, Silver and Gold for live tracking, and the new Matrix Vision dashcam for video telematics.

Related tracker plans

Entry plans compared

Monthly prices from our catalogue. Click Get quote to compare offers for your vehicle.

NetstarBasic

STARtag

R89/month
No installation needed · 36-month contract
  • Stolen vehicle recovery
  • 24/7 monitoring centre
  • Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle
TrackerBasic

Retrieve+

R99/month
Free installation (36-month contract) · 36-month contract
  • Stolen vehicle recovery
  • 24/7 monitoring centre
  • VHF radio recovery (jammer-resistant)
New · Matrix Vision dashcams

Every trip on camera. Every driver protected.

Road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras in one 4G-connected unit, data bundle included. Collision, tailgating and rollover warnings, phone-use and drowsiness alerts, live streaming with push-to-talk, and privacy blurring, all from one platform.

Prices incl. VAT. Data bundle limits apply. Not ideal for long-haul night-time operation.

Matrix Vision dual dashcam
Top pick · Matrix Beame

Insurer-approved theft recovery from R99/month

A small wireless unit hidden in your car in minutes, with no wiring into its electronics and a battery that lasts up to three years. Approved by major insurers, with jamming detection and 24/7 recovery.

  • R99per month, VAT incl.
  • 3 yrsbattery life
  • 0wires into your car
FAQ

Common Questions

Which is better, Tracker or Netstar?+

Tracker is strongest on VHF radio recovery; Netstar has a cheaper entry plan and jamming detection. Matrix beats both on choice and dashcam options.

Which tracker is cheapest?+

Netstar STARtag (R89) and Matrix Beame (R99) are the cheapest recovery options we list.

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