Subscriptions · guide reviewed 2026-10-28
How much is a Ring subscription?
Ring Protect (formerly Ring Home) prices in the US: Ring Solo $4.99 a month ($49.99 a year), Ring Multi $9.99 a month ($99.99 a year), Ring Pro $19.99 a month ($199.99 a year) and Virtual Security Guard $99 a month. In Canada: Ring Solo CA$5.99 a month (CA$59.99 a year), Ring Multi CA$14.99 a month (CA$149.99 a year) and Ring Pro CA$29.99 a month (CA$299.99 a year). Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: none. Events are recorded only after you subscribe. Four devices on the cheapest plan that saves cloud video, Ring Multi, cost $360 over 3 years. Prices checked 2026-10-28 on Ring's plan pages.
By the How Many Cameras editorial team · Manufacturer specifications and planning estimates; not hands-on product tests.
Ring plans and prices
Each tier as listed on Ring'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Solo | $4.99 | $49.99 | CA$5.99 | CA$59.99 | 1 device | 180 days | One doorbell or camera. Up to 180 days of video history; person, package and vehicle alerts; extended live view. |
| Ring Multi | $9.99 | $99.99 | CA$14.99 | CA$149.99 | Unlimited devices | 180 days | Everything in Solo for all home devices at one location. 24/7 recording is an add-on: $3 a month per camera in the US, kept 14 days. |
| Ring Pro | $19.99 | $199.99 | CA$29.99 | CA$299.99 | Unlimited devices | 180 days | Everything in Multi plus video descriptions, familiar faces (beta), video search, Ring Edge local storage and 24/7 professional monitoring for Ring Alarm. 24/7 recording is still a per-camera add-on. |
| Virtual Security Guard | $99 | — | Not published | — | Unlimited devices | 180 days | US only. Everything in Pro plus live video monitoring by security agents on eligible devices. |
What Ring does without a plan
| Feature | Without a plan |
|---|---|
| Live view | Yes |
| Motion alerts | Yes |
| Two-way talk | Yes |
| Saved video | None. Events are recorded only after you subscribe. |
| Local storage route | None without a plan. Ring Edge (microSD in a Ring Alarm Pro) needs a compatible plan. |
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 Ring's cheapest camera in our catalog, the Ring Outdoor Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Battery at $99.99, per device.
| Devices | Tier | US, 36 months | US, 3 years paid yearly | Canada, 36 months | US with Ring Outdoor Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ring Solo | $180 | $150 | CA$216 | $280 |
| 2 | Ring Solo | $359 | $300 | CA$431 | $559 |
| 4 | Ring Multi | $360 | $300 | CA$540 | $760 |
Cheaper to own: cameras that record without a plan
Four Ring Outdoor Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Battery cameras with Ring Multi cost about $760 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.
Ring cameras and doorbells we track
| Model | Type | Cloud recording plan | US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring Outdoor Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Battery | Camera | Required | $99.99 |
| Ring Outdoor Cam Plus | Camera | Required | Not published |
| Ring Outdoor Cam 4K Pro | Camera | Required | $199.99 |
| Ring Spotlight Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Battery | Camera | Required | $169.99 |
| Ring Floodlight Cam 2K (2nd Gen) Wired | Floodlight | Required | $199.99 |
| Ring Battery Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) | Doorbell | Required | $44.99 |
| Ring Wired Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) | Doorbell | Required | $79.99 |
| Ring Battery Doorbell 2K Plus (2nd Gen) | Doorbell | Required | $179.99 |
Plan names and price changes
- Ring Home → Ring Protect (2026) · source
- 2026-04: Ring AI Pro renamed Ring Pro, price unchanged · Ring source
- 2026-02: Canada moved to the same Solo, Multi and AI Pro tiers at CAD 5.99, 14.99 and 29.99 a month; the plan family is now called Ring Protect · Ring source
- 2026-01: US tiers became Ring Solo, Ring Multi and Ring AI Pro at the same $4.99, $9.99 and $19.99 monthly prices · Ring source
- 2024-11: Ring Protect Basic, Plus and Pro became Ring Home Basic, Standard and Premium · Ring source
- 2024-03: Ring Protect Basic rose from $3.99 to $4.99 a month ($39.99 to $49.99 a year) · Ring source
We re-check plan pages monthly. A change appears here only with a dated source.
Related questions
How much is a Ring subscription for one camera?
Ring Solo: $4.99 a month in the US and CA$5.99 a month in Canada, with 180 days of video history. Checked 2026-10-28 on Ring's plan page.
Does Ring work without a subscription?
Without a plan you keep live view, motion alerts and two-way talk; saved video: none. Events are recorded only after you subscribe. Exact recording support and required storage depend on the model; see the model table below.
Is Ring Home the same as Ring Protect?
Ring Home is the earlier name of Ring's plan; it is now sold as Ring Protect (changed 2026). Existing subscribers should check their account for the tier they were moved to.
Are Ring plan prices different in Canada?
Yes. Canadian prices are set separately in CAD, not converted: Ring Solo CA$5.99 a month (CA$59.99 a year), Ring Multi CA$14.99 a month (CA$149.99 a year) and Ring Pro CA$29.99 a month (CA$299.99 a year). Checked 2026-10-28.
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Sources & checks
- Ring: plans and prices, US (checked 2026-10-28)
- Ring: plans and prices, Canada (checked 2026-10-28)
- Ring: what works without a plan
- Ring: Ring Home renamed to Ring Protect
- Ring: Ring AI Pro renamed Ring Pro, price unchanged (2026-04)
- Ring: Canada moved to the same Solo, Multi and AI Pro tiers at CAD 5.99, 14.99 and 29.99 a month; the plan family is now called Ring Protect (2026-02)
- Ring: US tiers became Ring Solo, Ring Multi and Ring AI Pro at the same $4.99, $9.99 and $19.99 monthly prices (2026-01)
- Ring: Ring Protect Basic, Plus and Pro became Ring Home Basic, Standard and Premium (2024-11)
- Ring: Ring Protect Basic rose from $3.99 to $4.99 a month ($39.99 to $49.99 a year) (2024-03)
- How we compute 3-year cost
Guide checked 2026-10-28. Product prices and specifications have their own checked dates on each model page.