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PocketGuard costs $6.25 to $12.99 per month as of July 2026. Plan: PocketGuard Premium at $12.99/month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

PocketGuard offers 1 pricing tiers: PocketGuard Premium. Paid plans include PocketGuard Premium at $12.99/month.

PocketGuard's sourced hidden costs add +96% on top of a $155.88/yr base license (about $306/yr) as of July 2026. Key hidden costs: restrictive free tier, auto-renewal cancellation window, account closure does not cancel. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

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Restrictive Free Tier

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The free version of PocketGuard is significantly limited, allowing only two linked financial accounts, two budget categories, and one savings goal, often pushing users to upgrade to the paid "Plus" subscription.

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This often pushes users to upgrade to the paid "Plus" subscription for practical use

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Auto-renewal Cancellation Window

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PocketGuard subscriptions are auto-renewable, and users must cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid automatic billing.

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Cancellation Window: Users must cancel their subscription at least 24 hours before the next renewal date to avoid being charged for the subsequent period

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Account Closure Does Not Cancel

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Closing a PocketGuard account does not automatically cancel a trial or paid subscription, requiring users to follow a specific cancellation pathway within the app.

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Users must follow a specific cancellation pathway within the app (Sidebar → Billing → Modify subscription on mobile, or Settings → Customer Portal)

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Less Advertised Lifetime Membership

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A lifetime membership option is available for a one-time payment of $149.99, though it is not prominently advertised and has been seen discounted as low as $79.99.

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Lifetime Plan: A one-time payment of $149.99 (sometimes discounted to $79.99) provides unlimited access to PocketGuard Plus for the lifetime of the service

Year-1 Cost

Annual license ($12.99/mo × 12) $155.88/yr
Less Advertised Lifetime Membership ($149.99) +$150
Estimated Year-1 Total $306
That's +96% on top of the base license, summed from the sourced hidden costs above.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with PocketGuard?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Less Advertised Lifetime Membership ($149.99). For a typical deployment that works out to roughly +96% on top of the base license ($155.88/yr → $306/yr).

02 Does PocketGuard charge for implementation?

Implementation costs for PocketGuard vary by deployment size and customization. Contact the vendor or check our sourced hidden-cost breakdown above for verified figures.

03 How much does PocketGuard support cost?

Premium support pricing for PocketGuard depends on your tier and contract terms. See the sourced cost breakdown above for any verified figures we have.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with PocketGuard?

PocketGuard subscriptions are auto-renewable, and users must cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid automatic billing..

05 What add-ons cost extra with PocketGuard?

Add-on pricing for PocketGuard varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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