Garmin inReach, ZOLEO & Spot – Satellite Messenger Cost Calculator

Two‑Way Satellite Plan Cost Calculator

Enter your expected monthly usage. We’ll estimate costs for Garmin inReach, ZOLEO and (tracking‑only) SPOT, then highlight the cheapest option.

1) Your monthly usage

Continuous location sharing while moving.
Advanced (currency & assumptions)
Garmin & ZOLEO are modelled as pausable; SPOT Flex is pro‑rated, SPOT Basic annual is not. ZOLEO has no photo/audio media; SPOT is tracking‑only.

2) Results

Fill in your usage and press Calculate.
Pricing is indicative; check provider sites for the latest. Activation/suspend fees excluded from monthly totals.

Assumptions & notes

  • Media (photos & audio): Only the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus supports sending photo messages and audio/voice notes. If you request any media above, only Messenger Plus will be recommended.
  • Garmin inReach plans include Enabled (PAYG), Essential, Standard and Premium. Enabled is low‑cost always‑on with unlimited SOS; other features are PAYG (texts £0.50 each; tracking points £0.10 each) at ≥10‑minute intervals. Essential/Standard/Premium include message buckets and (on higher tiers) unlimited tracking. Enabled is not pausable; other Garmin tiers are.
    Activation: £39.99 (if you pause for more than 12 months, you’ll need to pay this again when resuming).
  • ZOLEO: Text‑only over satellite (no photo/audio media). Plans 75 / 300 / Unlimited at £18 / £32 / £58; overage £0.55; Location Share+ £4.50/mo for unlimited tracking. Pausable. Suspend months billed at £3.50 each.
    Activation: £39.99 (one‑time; not recharged on unsuspend).
  • SPOT (Gen3/Gen4): Tracking‑only with preset outgoing messages (no two‑way texts; no photo/audio media). Annual Basic ~€14.95/mo ex‑VAT (+ Extreme tracking €5.95/mo). Shown only when you choose tracking‑only (no messages, no media). Flex pro‑rated; Basic annual is not.
    Activation: €29.95.