This article explains the differences between Nextbase Solo (free) and Protect subscription plans for compatible dash cams like the Piqo, 385 and Gen 2 series.
Solo - Free Plan
Solo provides essential features at no cost.
- Smart Parking detects vehicle motion when parked.
- Guardian Mode Lite tracks basic driving behaviour.
- Witness Mode Lite enables simple live sharing.
- Includes Nextbase app, Voice Control, basic Skins, and 30 days cloud storage.
Protect Subscription
Protect adds premium safety and storage for £2.99/month or £29.99/year.
- Emergency SOS auto-alerts emergency services post-crash.
- 180 days cloud storage for secure footage backup.
- Premium Skins and +2 years warranty extension.
| Feature | Solo (Free) | Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Parking | ✔ | ✔ |
| Guardian Mode Lite | ✔ | ✔ |
| Witness Mode Lite | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nextbase App | ✔ | ✔ |
| Voice Control | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nextbase Skins | Basic | Premium |
| Cloud Storage | 30 days | 180 days |
| Emergency SOS | ✘ | ✔ |
| Extra Warranty | ✘ | +2 years |