MatrixBasic
Beame
R99/month
Includes: Stolen vehicle recovery (36-month subscription).
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Mobile app access
- Jamming detection
- + 1 more feature
Netstar packages
Netstar STARtag Explained
Netstar’s wireless recovery unit, and the wider STARtag range for assets.
Updated 30 September 2026 · TrackerPrices SA
TrackerPrices SA is an independent comparison site. We are not Netstar and are not affiliated with it, so we cannot access your account, log you in or cancel a contract for you. Facts on this page were checked against official Netstar sources in September 2026; the provider’s own website is always the final word.
Quick answer: STARtag is Netstar’s wireless, battery-powered recovery unit with a 3-year battery, at R89 a month for vehicles (36-month rental). It gives stolen vehicle recovery and an approximate location, not live tracking.
STARtag for vehicles
- Wireless unit, 3-year battery
- Stolen vehicle recovery services
- Fitment certificate for insurance
- MyNetstar account management and licence-renewal alerts
The wider STARtag range (assets and business)
| Product | Battery | Price (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| STARtag TRAK-3 | 36 months | R79 pm |
| STARtag Sticker | 60 days / 12 months | R200 / R999 once-off |
| STARtag Card | 24 months | R1,250 once-off (or R300 + R38 pm) |
| STARtag Cube | 3 years | R1,499 once-off (or R300 + R40 pm) |
| STARtag PUC | 5 years, IP68 | R1,800 once-off (or R400 + R48 pm) |
From Netstar’s STARtag brochure; business pricing may differ from the R89 personal vehicle plan.
STARtag vs Matrix Beame
| Netstar STARtag | Matrix Beame | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | R89 | R99 |
| Battery | 3 years | Up to 3 years, replaced free |
| Wiring | None | None |
| Jamming detection | On Basic and up | ✓ included |
| Insurers listing it | Ask your insurer | 15 major insurers |
Looking for an alternative to Netstar?
If you are reviewing your Netstar contract, compare it with Matrix before you renew. Matrix Beame gives insurer-approved recovery from R99 a month with no wiring, and the new Matrix Vision dashcam adds road-facing and in-cab AI cameras, collision and distraction alerts and live streaming from R359 a month. Both come from MiX by Powerfleet, one of South Africa’s longest-running vehicle telematics companies.
- Matrix Beame – insurer-approved wireless theft recovery, R99/month. Get a Beame quote
- Matrix Vision dashcam – road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras, R359/month (Vision Pro R399). Get a Matrix Vision quote
- Matrix Bronze, Silver and Gold – tracking packages at R189, R219 and R239/month (36 months), all with Beame included; Gold adds Crash Alert, Roadside Assist and a Tax Logbook. Get a Matrix quote
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MatrixDashcam
Vision
R359/month
- Dual AI cameras (road-facing + in-cab)
- 4G connected, data bundle included
- ADAS: collision, tailgating & rollover warnings
- Harsh driving & speed alerts
- + 6 more features
NetstarBasic
STARtag
R89/month
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle
FAQ
Common Questions
How much is Netstar STARtag?+
R89 a month for vehicles on a 36-month rental.
Is STARtag a live tracker?+
No. It is a recovery unit that gives an approximate location.
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