Category comparison
GPS trackers: pay less over three years, not just less today
The sticker price barely matters — the subscription does. We score on three-year total cost, battery life, fit, and escape-risk features.
How to compare this category
- Calculate device plus required subscription over the period you expect to use it.
- Confirm network coverage, attachment security, weight, waterproofing, and battery routine for your pet.
Score on: 3-year total cost, Battery life, Weight & fit, Escape-risk alerts.
Tractive GPS DOG 6
~$50 device + plan from ~$5–13/mo
A lower estimated three-year cost than Fi using the listed plan prices, with worldwide cellular coverage where supported.
- Battery
- Up to 2 weeks
- Waterproof
- IP68
- Coverage
- Worldwide LTE
- Lowest 3-year cost
- Long battery life
- Live tracking + virtual fences
- Requires a subscription
- Clips onto the collar rather than replacing it
Fi Series 3+
~$99 device + $99/yr
An integrated collar that cannot fall off, with the longest standby battery in the category. Costs more over time, but hard to beat for determined escapers.
- Battery
- Up to ~3 months standby
- Waterproof
- IP68
- Design
- Integrated collar
- Longest battery life
- Cannot be shaken off
- Activity tracking included
- Highest 3-year cost (~$567)
- Collar-only form factor
Jiobit by Life360
~$99 device + $8.99/mo
Its listed 18 g weight makes it a compact option when tracker weight is the deciding constraint for a toy breed or cat.
- Weight
- 18 g
- Battery
- ~1 week
- Best for
- Pets under 10 lb
- Lightest option
- Great for cats and toy breeds
- Encrypted tracking
- Highest monthly subscription
- Shorter battery life
This shortlist supports buying decisions and does not replace veterinary, dietary, safety, or travel advice from a qualified professional.