How Much Do Security Camera Subscriptions Cost for 4 Cameras?
Compare current 2026 four-camera subscription economics across Ring, Arlo, Google, Wyze and eufy.
Four cameras are where pricing models diverge sharply. Per-device plans become expensive, while whole-home or unlimited tiers can become cheaper than stacking individual subscriptions.
| Ecosystem | Relevant 4-camera plan | Approx. annual recurring cost | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ring | Multi | $99.99 | $499.95 |
| Arlo | Unlimited cameras | $215.88 | $1,079.40 |
| Home Premium Standard | $100 | $500 | |
| Wyze | Cam Unlimited monthly pricing | ~$119.88 | ~$599.40 |
| eufy | Plus unlimited cloud backup | $139.99 | $699.95 |
Prices exclude tax and future increases. Features and history windows differ, so this is a recurring-cost comparison, not a feature-equivalence claim.
The local-storage benchmark
A local NVR/HomeBase architecture can have $0 required recurring storage fees, but you must include storage hardware and replacement costs. At four cameras, subscription savings are large enough that local hardware can often recover its premium within the ownership period.
Download the underlying data from the five-year cost study.