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Products and pricing
One device, and the ways to pay for it. Everything ships in early 2027 to the United States and Canada.
In Ontario, GPS tracking devices are on the Ontario Autism Program’s eligible expenses list. See our funding page for details and links.
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US$129 for the device plus US$14.99 a month, or US$299 once for Lifetime Pro with no monthly fee ever.
These are our early prices. They hold until devices ship in early 2027, after which retail is US$149 for the device and US$399 for Lifetime Pro.
Devices
The tracker itself, on its own or with service included for the life of the device.
StepSafe SS-01
US$129US$149plus US$14.99 a month
The cellular GPS tracker. Real time location and safe zone alerts across the United States and Canada.
Lifetime Pro
US$299US$399no monthly fee
One device plus service for the life of that device. No monthly fee, ever.
Family Two-Pack
US$209US$249plus US$14.99 a month
Two devices for families tracking more than one child, on one bundled plan.
Lifetime Pro Two-Pack
US$499US$699no monthly fee
Two devices, each with service for the life of that device.
1 Year Plan
US$279US$309plus US$14.99 a month
The SS-01 and its first 12 months of service, paid once. After that it carries on monthly unless you cancel.
Give one
Cost is the most common reason a family tells us they cannot have a tracker. These put one on a child whose family cannot afford it.
Donate to the mission
US$1
Give any amount, from one dollar. It goes toward devices for families who cannot afford one.
Sponsor a Device
US$99
Buys a device for a family who cannot afford one, distributed through one of our partner nonprofits.
Gift a Lifetime
US$259US$299no monthly fee
Gives a family a device with service for the life of it. They are never billed, not in year one and not after.
Buy One, Sponsor One
US$179US$219plus US$14.99 a month
One device for your family and one donated to a family who cannot afford one.
Service, cover and spares
StepSafe Care
US$29US$39
Extends your warranty from one year to two. Manufacturing defects only.
StepSafe Protect
US$39US$49
Accidental damage cover. One replacement device at $75 USD within two years, for any reason.
Additional device
US$99US$129plus US$14.99 a month
A second or third device added to this order, below the standalone price.
Additional Lifetime Pro
US$279US$379no monthly fee
Another device with service for its lifetime, below the standalone price.
Lifetime Owner's Bundle
US$59US$69
StepSafe Care and StepSafe Protect together, for owners who already have service.
Digital
No activation fee, and free shipping to the United States and Canada. Covered by our warranty and returns policy.
It never listens. It cannot record, and no one can switch listening on, including us.
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