Arlo Subscription Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

Arlo cameras work without a subscription for basic live viewing and alerts, but features such as cloud video history, smart detection, and professional monitoring require a paid Arlo Secure plan. That means the total cost of owning an Arlo system is the hardware plus an ongoing plan, and the plan you need depends on how many cameras you run and which features you want.

The plan prices on this page come from Security.org, with the monthly billing figures from NerdWallet. The figures were checked on Oct 14, 2026. Arlo has changed plan names and prices more than once, so confirm the current offer in the Arlo app or on Arlo's site before you subscribe.

Arlo sells Secure Plus for self-monitoring with cloud recordings and smart alerts, and Secure Premium, which adds professional monitoring. Plus comes in a single camera version and an unlimited camera version.

Billed annually

Choosing annual billing gives a lower monthly rate. The single camera Plus plan is $7.99/mo billed annually, the unlimited Plus plan is $17.99/mo, and Premium is $24.99/mo.

Billed monthly

Paying month to month costs more per plan but keeps you flexible.

The single camera Plus plan is $9.99/mo when billed monthly, the unlimited Plus plan is $19.99/mo, and Premium is $29.99/mo. The monthly figures come from NerdWallet, and Security.org reports the same pattern.

The single camera plan covers one camera or video doorbell. The unlimited Plus plan covers every camera on the account, so it becomes the simpler choice once you have several. Premium adds professional monitoring and emergency response features, which is the main difference from Plus. Features differ between plans, so compare the current feature list before choosing.

If you have one camera, the single camera plan has the lowest price. If you plan to add cameras later, compare the cost of the unlimited plan against what you would pay for individual plans.

The camera is a one-time purchase that sits on top of the subscription. List prices from Security.org included the following.

The Essential Indoor Camera was listed at $39.99 each, the Essential Outdoor Camera with a battery at $69.99 each, and the Pro Security Camera at $124.99 each. These are list prices, and retailers often discount them. Models are replaced regularly, so you may see newer versions.

Because plan prices are charged on an ongoing basis, the subscription often becomes the larger share of the cost over several years. A low priced camera with the unlimited plan can cost more over time than a pricier camera on a single camera plan, so estimate the total across the years you plan to use the system. Also check whether older Arlo cameras on your account keep their existing plan terms.

Not strictly. You can use Arlo cameras for basic live view and alerts without a plan. Cloud storage, person and vehicle detection, and similar features need Secure. If you choose a system where you only want live viewing and local features, the subscription may not be necessary. Check which features each camera model supports without a plan, since this has changed over time.

Annual billing lowers the monthly rate. Choosing the right plan size avoids paying for unlimited coverage on a single camera. New camera purchases sometimes include a trial of a Secure plan, so read the terms to see when billing starts and what the price is afterward. Compare the full cost of cameras plus the plan over the time you expect to keep the system, not only the hardware price.