Fi Checked by Vetteroo review

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What it is

GPS smart collar for dogs

Best for

Owners of dogs that roam

Price

From $99/6 months

Prices checked

October 31, 2026

We researched Fi's official pricing, terms, product pages, help pages and outside reviews. We haven't used Fi ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

• Escape-prone dogs.
• Rural owners.
• Active dogs.

Who should skip it

• Probably not the best fit for cats or tiny dogs.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Fi’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 31, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Fi ourselves.

Plans renew automatically; cancel before the renewal date if you do not want to be charged again.

Key features in use

• GPS
• Escape alerts
• Activity
• Long battery
• App

Setup and learning curve

None.

Integrations

None.

Support

Email, chat or phone; see its site.

Real-world use cases

• Escape risk
• Hiking
• Rural homes
• Activity

What it costs

Prices checked October 31, 2026, from Fi’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

• Membership was listed at $99 for 6 months, $189 a year or $339 for two years, with a six-month minimum.
• Memberships renew; check its return policy for the collar.

What we like

• Long battery.
• Escape alerts.
• Durable collar.
• Reviewed by Dog Gear Review.

What to watch for

• Membership required.
• Coverage depends on networks.
• Activity data less accurate.
• Mixed Trustpilot reviews.

The main alternative: Tractive

Tractive is a rival GPS tracker.

What it costs: Varies

Pick Fi if you…

• want long battery.
• want collar design.
• want escape alerts.

Pick Tractive if you…

• want cats.
• want cheaper plan.
• want global.

Our take

Fi is a well-built GPS collar, but its Trustpilot score is mixed and the membership has a minimum term.

Side by side

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

• Fi's pricing, product pages and terms, read October 31, 2026
• Fi's Trustpilot profile, read October 31, 2026
• Tractive's details: read on its official pages on October 31, 2026 (comparison only; not reviewed)
• The other official and outside pages listed under Sources (links checked October 31, 2026)

Sources

• Fi (official site)
• Fi membership billing
• Fi review (Dog Gear Review)
• Fi review (All Ears Pet Care)
• Fi review (WagYears)
• Fi on Trustpilot

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.