Free vs. Plus — What's the Difference?
What you get on each plan — and what happens if you cancel or your trial ends.
Free vs. Plus — What's the Difference?
Here's the straightforward answer on what you get, what changes if you upgrade, and what happens if you cancel.
Side by Side
| | Free | Plus — $9.99/month | |---|---|---| | Camera works out of the box | Yes | Yes | | Live view | 5 minutes per day | Unlimited | | Person detection | Yes | Yes | | Security clips saved | 90-day trial only | Yes — saved for 90 days | | Number of cameras covered | Unlimited | Unlimited | | No contracts | Yes | Yes, cancel anytime |
Free Plan
Your camera works the moment you twist it in — no subscription needed.
On the Free plan you get:
- Live view — 5 minutes per day (resets at midnight)
- Person detection — the camera still watches and alerts you
- Unlimited cameras on your account — add as many as you want, one account covers all of them
The camera never stops working. You're never locked out.
Plus Plan — $9.99/month
Upgrade when you want more:
- Unlimited live view — watch as long as you want, any time
- Security clips saved for 90 days — person detection events are recorded and stored so you can go back and review them
- Unlimited cameras — same price whether you have 1 or 10. Ring and Blink charge per camera. LightCam doesn't.
- No contracts — cancel any time, no penalty
Your 90-Day Free Trial
Every new LightCam customer gets Plus free for 90 days when they first set up their camera. You experience everything — unlimited live view, clip storage, all of it — before you decide.
No credit card required to start the trial.
What Happens When You Cancel (or Your Trial Ends)
You drop to the Free plan. That's it.
- The camera keeps working
- You get 5 minutes of live view per day
- Your existing clips stay in your account for 90 days from when they were recorded — they don't disappear the moment you cancel
- You can upgrade again any time to restore full access
You're never left with a paperweight.
How to Upgrade
In the app: Account → Subscription → Upgrade to Plus
How to Cancel
In the app: Account → Subscription → Cancel
No hoops, no hassle.
Still need help? Go to Account → Messages in the app.