How much is a Ring subscription?
A Ring subscription costs $4.99 to $19.99 per month (or about $49.99 to $199.99 per year) depending on the plan. The entry tier covers one device, while higher tiers add unlimited cameras, 24/7 recording, and advanced AI features.
Cost breakdown
| Option | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (Solo) | $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr | Video history and person/package alerts for one device |
| Standard (Multi) | $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr | Unlimited cameras, doorbell call answering, event summaries |
| Premium (Pro/AI Pro) | $19.99/mo or $199.99/yr | Unlimited cameras, 24/7 recording, AI features, Wi-Fi/cellular backup |
| Professional monitoring add-on | Included in Premium | 24/7 alarm monitoring requires the top tier for full coverage |
| No subscription | $0 | Live view and real-time notifications only; no saved video history |
What each plan includes
Ring sells three subscription tiers. The entry plan (recently renamed from Basic to Solo) costs $4.99 per month and covers a single camera or doorbell with up to 180 days of saved video history plus advanced alerts for people, packages, and vehicles. The mid tier (Standard/Multi) at $9.99 per month extends coverage to unlimited Ring devices at one address and adds features like answering your doorbell from any device and daily event summaries.
The top plan (Premium, also marketed as Pro or AI Pro) is $19.99 per month and adds 24/7 continuous recording for up to 14 days, Wi-Fi and cellular backup, and AI-powered tools such as smart video search and written video descriptions. Annual billing lowers the effective price to roughly $49.99, $99.99, and $199.99 per year respectively.
Do you need a subscription at all?
A Ring subscription is optional. Without one, your devices still provide live video on demand and send real-time motion notifications to your phone. However, you lose the ability to save, review, or download recorded clips, which is the main reason most owners pay for a plan.
If you own a Ring Alarm system and want professional monitoring with cellular backup, you generally need the Premium tier. For a single doorbell or camera where you mainly want recorded footage, the Basic tier at $4.99 per month is usually enough.
Recent price changes
Ring raised subscription prices in March 2026, with some legacy customers seeing increases of around 40 percent. The company also renamed its plans during 2026, shifting from Basic/Standard/Premium toward Solo/Multi/Pro naming, though the underlying tiers and features remain comparable.
Because pricing and plan names have shifted, it is worth confirming the current rate on Ring's official plans page before subscribing. Existing subscribers were automatically transitioned to the equivalent new plan while keeping their features.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free Ring plan?
- Yes. Without any paid subscription you still get live view and motion notifications, but you cannot save or review recorded video. Saving clips requires a paid plan starting at $4.99 per month.
- Does one subscription cover multiple cameras?
- The $4.99 Basic plan covers a single device. To cover unlimited Ring cameras and doorbells at one home with a single fee, you need the $9.99 Standard plan or the $19.99 Premium plan.
- How much is professional alarm monitoring?
- 24/7 professional monitoring for a Ring Alarm system is bundled into the Premium tier at $19.99 per month, which also includes cellular backup and Alarm Assist.
Researched and edited by Calvin Lauderdale, Lead Researcher & Editor. Figures on this page were verified against the sources above as of June 23, 2026.