Subscriptions · guide reviewed 2026-10-28
How much is a Blink subscription?
Blink Subscription Plan prices in the US: Basic $3.99 a month ($39.99 a year), Plus $11.99 a month ($119.99 a year), Basic ai $6.99 a month ($69.99 a year) and Plus ai $19.99 a month ($199.99 a year). In Canada: Basic CA$5 a month (CA$50 a year), Plus CA$15 a month (CA$150 a year), Basic ai CA$8.99 a month (CA$89.99 a year) and Plus ai CA$25.99 a month (CA$259.99 a year). Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: no cloud clips. Local clips with a Sync Module 2 and USB drive, or a Sync Module XR and microSD card. Four devices on the cheapest plan that saves cloud video, Blink Plus, cost $432 over 3 years. Prices checked 2026-10-28 on Blink's plan pages.
By the How Many Cameras editorial team · Manufacturer specifications and planning estimates; not hands-on product tests.
Blink plans and prices
Each tier as listed on Blink's plan pages, checked 2026-10-28. Canadian prices are the CAD prices on the Canadian page, not conversions. Taxes are extra; trials and promotions are left out.
| Tier | US / month | US / year | Canada / month | Canada / year | Covers | Video history | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $3.99 | $39.99 | CA$5 | CA$50 | 1 device | 60 days | One device. Cloud video for up to 60 days; person and vehicle detection on supported cameras. |
| Plus | $11.99 | $119.99 | CA$15 | CA$150 | Unlimited devices | 60 days | Unlimited devices. Cloud video for up to 60 days. |
| Basic ai | $6.99 | $69.99 | CA$8.99 | CA$89.99 | 1 device | 60 days | One device. Basic plus video descriptions and known faces (beta). First-year annual price is lower: $49.99 US, CAD 59.99. |
| Plus ai | $19.99 | $199.99 | CA$25.99 | CA$259.99 | Unlimited devices | 60 days | Unlimited devices. Plus with video descriptions and known faces (beta). First-year annual price is lower: $149.99 US, CAD 169.98. |
What Blink does without a plan
| Feature | Without a plan |
|---|---|
| Live view | Yes |
| Motion alerts | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Saved video | No cloud clips. Local clips with a Sync Module 2 and USB drive, or a Sync Module XR and microSD card. |
| Local storage route | Sync Module 2 with a USB drive, or Sync Module XR or XR+ with a microSD card (1 to 256 GB); modules and storage sold separately or in kits |
What the plan costs over 3 years
Cloud plan fees only, for the cheapest tier that saves cloud video at each device count; the yearly column uses three annual invoices where the tier is sold yearly. Local-storage hardware and other accessories are not included. The last column adds Blink's cheapest camera in our catalog, the Blink Outdoor 2K+ at $99.99, per device.
| Devices | Tier | US, 36 months | US, 3 years paid yearly | Canada, 36 months | US with Blink Outdoor 2K+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic | $144 | $120 | CA$180 | $244 |
| 2 | Basic | $287 | $240 | CA$360 | $487 |
| 4 | Plus | $432 | $360 | CA$540 | $832 |
Cheaper to own: cameras that record without a plan
Four Blink Outdoor 2K+ cameras with Plus cost about $832 over 3 years. These models save video locally with no plan, so their 3-year cost is the hardware price.
| Model | Local storage | Price | 4 over 3 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link Tapo C120 | microSD up to 512 GB | $39.99 | $160 |
| Wyze Cam v4 | microSD up to 256 GB, 24/7 local recording | $44.98 | $180 |
| Reolink Argus MagiCam | microSD up to 256 GB | $64.99 | $260 |
| Wyze Video Doorbell v2 | microSD card | $59.98 | — |
Compare 4-camera setups with no planDoorbells with no plan
Full lists: cameras and doorbells that record to local storage, with Canadian prices.
Blink cameras and doorbells we track
| Model | Type | Cloud recording plan | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Outdoor 2K+ | Camera | Optional with local storage | $99.99 |
| Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight Camera | Floodlight | Optional with local storage | $99.99 |
| Blink Wired Floodlight Camera | Floodlight | Optional with local storage | $99.99 |
Plan names and price changes
- 2026-10-21: Sync Module XR+ announced with microSD local storage; plan prices unchanged · Blink source
- 2026-07: Canada lists Basic ai and Plus ai at CAD 8.99 and 25.99 a month · Blink source
- 2026-03: US Basic ai and Plus ai plans added at $6.99 and $19.99 a month · Blink source
- 2025-10-08: US Basic rose from $3 to $3.99 a month ($30 to $39.99 a year) and Plus from $10 to $11.99 ($100 to $119.99), the first increase since 2021 · Blink source
We re-check plan pages monthly. A change appears here only with a dated source.
Related questions
How much is a Blink subscription for one camera?
Blink Basic: $3.99 a month in the US and CA$5 a month in Canada, with 60 days of video history. Checked 2026-10-28 on Blink's plan page.
Does Blink work without a subscription?
Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: no cloud clips. Local clips with a Sync Module 2 and USB drive, or a Sync Module XR and microSD card. Exact recording support and required storage depend on the model; see the model table below.
Are Blink plan prices different in Canada?
Yes. Canadian prices are set separately in CAD, not converted: Basic CA$5 a month (CA$50 a year), Plus CA$15 a month (CA$150 a year), Basic ai CA$8.99 a month (CA$89.99 a year) and Plus ai CA$25.99 a month (CA$259.99 a year). Checked 2026-10-28.
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Sources & checks
- Blink: plans and prices, US (checked 2026-10-28)
- Blink: plans and prices, Canada (checked 2026-10-28)
- Blink: what works without a plan
- Blink: Sync Module XR+ announced with microSD local storage; plan prices unchanged (2026-10-21)
- Blink: Canada lists Basic ai and Plus ai at CAD 8.99 and 25.99 a month (2026-07)
- Blink: US Basic ai and Plus ai plans added at $6.99 and $19.99 a month (2026-03)
- Blink: US Basic rose from $3 to $3.99 a month ($30 to $39.99 a year) and Plus from $10 to $11.99 ($100 to $119.99), the first increase since 2021 (2025-10-08)
- How we compute 3-year cost
Guide checked 2026-10-28. Product prices and specifications have their own checked dates on each model page.