Can You Use Cellular Trail Cameras on a Budget?

BY SPYPOINT | May 11, 2023

When cellular trail cameras first arrived on the scene, they were expensive. Lots of hunters saw the price tag and moved on. In recent years, the market for cellular trail cameras has changed. Now, it is more affordable than ever to use them without breaking the bank.

Are Cellular Trail Cameras Expensive?

They absolutely used to be. Early wireless trail cameras for hunting cost hundreds, sometimes even thousands of dollars. That was just for the camera—data plans to receive the pictures the cameras took added another expense. As a result, many hunters dismissed cellular game cameras as too costly.

Jump forward a decade, and things have changed—drastically.

Budget-Friendly Cellular Trail Cameras Exist

SPYPOINT didn’t just accept that wireless trail cameras had to come with a hefty price tag. Instead, the company worked to make mobile scouting affordable for all hunters.

Today, the FLEX series offers incredible value and reliability. A FLEX-M cellular trail camera offers 28 MP photos and 720p videos with sound for the low price of $79.99 USD or $129.99 CAD. A FLEX-M Twin Pack provides even more value, shaving between 10% - 12% off the price of each camera.

At this price point, affordable cellular game cameras are no longer a dream but a reality for any hunter.

A capture of a doe chasing a coyote by the FLEX-M.

Are Cellular Trail Camera Data Plans Expensive?

Sometimes, sure. With SPYPOINT? Definitely not.

A 100% Free Cellular Trail Camera Plan

SPYPOINT offers a free plan—forever. It isn’t a trial or a limited time offer.

The free plan gives hunters the first 100 photos taken by their camera, each month, at no cost. If the camera keeps taking pictures, it stores them on the SD card just like a standard non-cellular trail camera. But you’ll always get 100 free photos, every month, with no commitment.

A Truly Unlimited Cellular Trail Camera Plan

For full access to every photo, SPYPOINT offers an unlimited plan. Unlike competitors that impose high limits disguised as "unlimited," SPYPOINT truly means unlimited photo transmission. The camera sends every picture it takes to your app—no limits, no surprises.

You might expect an unlimited cellular trail camera plan to be expensive, but SPYPOINT keeps it affordable. The unlimited plan costs just $10 per month when purchased annually or $15 per month when paid monthly. Click here for more information about plans.

What’s Your Cellular Trail Camera Budget?

Setting a budget for a cellular trail camera starts with determining how much you’re willing to invest upfront and what ongoing costs you can manage. First, decide how many cameras you need and what features are essential.

Remember that some features, like the solar panel on the FLEX-S or the double battery tray on the FLEX-PLUS, may cost more. However, they can save you money in the long run.

Next, factor in data plan costs. Finally, create a budget that meets your needs and stays affordable. This way, you can get the best wireless trail camera setup without spending too much.

Affordable Cellular Trail Cameras for Every Hunter

SPYPOINT understands that no two hunters hunt exactly the same. Why should their mobile scouting experience be any different? Whether you have a strict budget or can spend more on scouting, SPYPOINT has the right solution for you.

SPYPOINT wants you to be the most efficient, prepared, and successful hunter possible—no matter what your budget may be.