Ring Doorbell Subscription Price: Plans, Monthly Cost & Price History

A Ring doorbell works without a subscription for live view and basic alerts, but recording and saving video, which is what most people want, requires a Ring Protect plan. The plan you need depends mainly on how many Ring devices you own and whether you want advanced features. The subscription is billed separately from the doorbell.

The prices below come from Ring and were checked on Oct 12, 2026. Ring changes plan names and prices from time to time, so confirm on the official Ring page before you subscribe.

• Ring Solo. At $4.99/mo, it covers one device. It suits a household with a single doorbell or camera.
• Ring Multi. At $9.99/mo, it covers all supported devices at one location. If you have a doorbell plus a camera or two, this is usually the sensible tier.
• Ring Pro (AI Pro). At $19.99/mo, it is the top consumer tier, aimed at people who want the newest AI-based features. Which features are included can change, so read the current plan details.
• Virtual Security Guard. Listed at $99/mo, it is a different kind of service, involving remote monitoring. It is priced well above the standard plans, so only consider it if you specifically want that service.

Ring lets you pay yearly for the main plans.

Annual pricing is $49.99/yr for Solo, $99.99/yr for Multi, and $199.99/yr for Pro. Compare each against twelve months of the monthly rate: yearly billing is typically the cheaper route if you will keep the plan all year. Monthly billing gives you flexibility if you may move, sell the device, or only need coverage for a while.

• One doorbell, nothing else: Solo is usually enough.
• A doorbell and other Ring cameras at the same address: Multi covers all of them under one charge, which tends to cost less than several Solo plans.
• Several locations: each location generally needs its own plan, so count properties, not just devices.
• Interest in advanced detection or AI alerts: compare Multi and Pro on the feature list before paying for the higher tier.

Without a subscription, Ring devices typically still send you live notifications and let you check the camera in real time. What you generally cannot do is record, review, or share past video. If you ever need footage of a delivery or an incident, a plan is what makes that possible. Ring's own pages list exactly which features are free and which are paid.

The subscription and the hardware are separate from installation. Many Ring doorbells are designed for do-it-yourself setup, either battery powered or wired to existing doorbell wiring. Costs to consider:

• Doing it yourself. Typically only your time and basic tools, if your doorbell is battery powered or you are replacing an existing wired one.
• Hiring a professional. An electrician or installer may charge for labor, especially if new wiring, a transformer, or a mounting change is required. Rates vary by region and job, so get a written quote.
• Mounting surfaces. Brick, stucco, or an unusual door frame can add time or require extra hardware.
• Hardware. The doorbell is priced separately and varies by model. Check the official site for the model you want.

If you work with wiring and are unsure, hire a licensed electrician rather than guessing.

• Choose annual billing if you are sure you will keep the plan.
• Use Multi instead of several Solo plans when you have more than one device at the same address.
• Check whether a new device comes with a trial period, and look at the terms before it ends.
• Review your plan after moving or removing a camera so you are not paying for coverage you no longer use.
• Watch for taxes, which may be added to the listed price depending on your state.