There are a number of GPS trackers offering similar features and services in the market. It gets a bit overwhelming when deciding which GPS tacking device to buy especially when you are new to this and there so many choices available.
This post discusses the subscription options offered by Trak-4 mobile GPS tracker and how it compares with others.
Trak-4 Mobile GPS Tracker offers 3 subscription options for its buyers to choose from. Each plan comes with a range of update frequencies ranging from 1 minute to 1 hour. Update frequency or ping rate is the time duration between two successive location updates the tracker reports while moving.
For example with a 2 minute update frequency you get a better idea about the movement of the tracker’s movements, stoppages, turns and speed as compared to a 30 minute frequency rate. Thus, higher ping rates are ideal for fast moving things and lower rates are suitable for slow moving subjects.
This is a brief outline of Trak-4 GPS tracking subscription plans and monthly fees.
| Basic | Premium | Elite | ||||
| Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | Annual Fee | Monthly Fee | |
| $6.99 | $12.99 | $9.99 | $16.99 | $14.99 | $18.98 | |
| Update Frequency | 1 Hour | 10 Minutes including Basic Ping Rate | 1 Minute including Basic and Premium Ping Rates | |||
| Ideal for | Asset Tracking Equipment Tracking Anti-Theft Measures | Elderly Tracking Mobile Asset Tracking | Vehicle Fleet Tracking Tracking Teen Drivers |
Here’s how Trak-4 Mobile GPS Tracker subscription plans compare with its competitors. Please note the data below was compiled at the time of writing this article. Please check out the manufacturer’s website for any updates.
- Trak-4 GPS Tracker
| Plan | Basic | Premium | Elite |
| Ping Rate | 1 Hour | 10 Minutes + Basic Ping Rate | 1 Minute + Basic + Premium Ping Rates |
| Monthly Fee | $12.99 | $16.99 | $18.98 |
| Annual Fee | $6.99 | $9.99 | $14.99 |
- Spytec GL300 GPS Tracker
| Plan | Basic | Premium | Elite |
| Ping Rate | 1 minute | 30 seconds + Basic Ping Rate | 5 seconds + Basic + Premium Ping Rates |
| Monthly Fee | 25.95 | 34.95 | 44.95 |
| Annual Fee | 19.95 | 29.95 | 34.95 |
- AMCREST AM-GL300W GPS Tracker
| Ping Rate | 60 seconds | 30 seconds | 15 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Monthly Fee | 19.99 | 24.99 | 29.99 | 34.99 |
- Tracki 2020 Real Time GPS Tracker
| Ping Rate | 60 seconds | |||
| Monthly Fee | $9.95 | $13.95 | $16.6 | $19.95 |
- AmericaLoc GPS Tracker
| Ping Rate | 60 seconds | 30 seconds | 10 seconds | Savings | |
| Monthly Fee | Monthly | $25 | $25 | $25 | - |
| 3 months | $65 | $65 | $65 | $10 ($21.65/m) | |
| 6 months | $85 | $85 | $85 | $15($21.25/m) | |
| 4 months | $124 | $124 | $124 | $22(20.67/m) | |
| Annual | $228 | $228 | $228 | $72(19/m) |
FAQs
A. Yes, every GPS tracker needs to be registered and activated individually. You need to be purchase a subscription plan for each tracker separately.
A. Trak-4 is an active GPS tracker. Meaning it gives location data in real time. To transmit this location data it requires an active cellular connection such as AT&T. Hence you need to subscribe to a monthly or yearly tracking plan.
A. Yes they are called passive GPS trackers or data loggers. They work by storing the GPS data in them which can be normally retrieved and viewed by the user.
A. No, Trak-4 does not charge for activation or cancellation.
A. 100000 reports or 1 year. Business class extends up to 8 years.
A. Yes, since the device does not have any activation or cancellation fees or a yearly contract, you can pay a monthly fee whenever you wish to use the device.
I would like to increase my subscription to premium.
Please contact Trak-4 customer support