The Tack GPS Plus is our pick for the best budget-friendly kids GPS tracker because its monthly rates are well below $10. In fact, it costs up to 95% less than AngelSense. The $60 device fee is middle-of-the-road compared to other options on our list, but we think the monthly savings makes up for it.
Fortunately, affordable doesn't mean "cheap." Tack GPS Plus offers high-quality location tracking, even in tricky areas like indoors.
We noticed this GPS tracker trades some of the more kid-focused features for advanced locating capabilities. Along with GPS tracking, it also works with Wi-Fi and IoT to keep it accessible indoors and in areas with a poor cell signal. That IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity keeps the battery drain to a minimum, stretching it to 30 days between charges.
It doesn't have two-way talk, but the Tack GPS Plus still offers essentials like an SOS button, safe zones, and location history. From the Tack app, you can share your child's location and permissions with trusted adults such as your spouse, their grandparents, and other guardians.
One major downside is the location update interval. If your child is missing, every second counts, but Tack GPS only updates every 60 seconds emergency mode (Premium plan required). Other devices update more frequently, such as every 10 seconds with AngelSense.
On the positive side, the Tack GPS Plus works in more than 120 countries. Note that there's a more basic version (Tack GPS) that works in 30 countries and doesn't include indoor tracking. We recommend spending $20 extra for the Plus device.
Get more details in our full Tack GPS review.