How Much Is Starlink Mini? 2026 Price, Monthly Plans & Total Cost
Short answer
As of October 2026, the Starlink Mini kit costs $149 in the US (plus $20 shipping), and it needs a Roam plan: $55/month for 100GB, $80/month for 300GB or $175/month for Unlimited. That puts the first year at about $809 to $2,249 before shipping and tax. For a single trip, renting a Mini from $25/day with unlimited data can cost less.
Key takeaways
- The kit is $149 as of October 2026. That’s a record low, down from $199 and from $599 at launch. Shipping is $20 unless you pick it up at a retailer.
- The plan is the real cost. The Mini only works on Roam plans: $55, $80 or $175 per month.
- First year: about $809 to $2,249, depending on the plan you pick.
- Standby Mode is $10/month for owners who want a slow emergency connection between trips.
- For one-off trips, rent. Borrow Starlink rents the Mini from $25/day, pre-activated with unlimited data and no Starlink account.
How much is a Starlink Mini in 2026?
A Starlink Mini kit costs $149 in the US as of October 2026. That’s the lowest price it has been. The Mini launched at $599 and sold for $199 before this cut.
A few details change what you actually pay:
- Shipping: $20, unless you pick the kit up at a retailer.
- Financing: Starlink offers a 12-month 0% plan at about $12.41/month.
- Tax: added at checkout, depending on your state.
- A plan: the hardware alone does nothing. You need a Roam plan to get online.
There are reports that a successor to the Mini is on the way. Nothing official is out yet, so treat the current price as the deal on today’s model, not a reason to wait or rush.
Tip: Prices for Starlink hardware and plans change often. Check Starlink’s checkout page on the day you buy, and compare it with the numbers below.
How much is Starlink Mini a month?
The Starlink Mini costs $55 to $175 a month, because in the US it only works on Roam plans. As of October 2026:
| Roam plan | Monthly price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Roam 100GB | $55 | Light use, email, maps |
| Roam 300GB | $80 | Regular streaming, work trips |
| Roam Unlimited | $175 | Full-time travel, heavy use |
Starlink raised most plan prices by $5 to $10 in June 2026, so older articles may show lower numbers.
On the 100GB and 300GB plans, service doesn’t stop when you hit the limit. It slows down until the next billing cycle. Our guide to the Starlink Roam plan covers the data rules, in-motion use and travel limits.
The Mini can’t use Residential plans. If you want fixed home internet, look at the Standard kit instead. Our Mini vs Standard comparison explains the trade-offs.
What does a Starlink Mini cost in the first year?
A Starlink Mini costs about $809 to $2,249 in the first year, if you buy the $149 kit and pay for 12 months of service. Add $20 shipping and tax on top.
| Plan for 12 months | Service cost | First-year total |
|---|---|---|
| Roam 100GB ($55/mo) | $660 | $809 |
| Roam 300GB ($80/mo) | $960 | $1,109 |
| Roam Unlimited ($175/mo) | $2,100 | $2,249 |
You don’t have to keep a plan running all year. Pausing service between trips brings the total down a lot.
How much is Starlink Mini when you’re not using it?
If you own a Mini and pause your plan, Standby Mode costs $10 a month as of 2026. It keeps a slow, low-speed connection for emergencies, good enough for messages and email but not for streaming or video calls.
For example, an owner who travels four months a year on Roam 100GB and uses Standby for the other eight pays:
- $149 kit
- 4 × $55 = $220 of Roam service
- 8 × $10 = $80 of Standby
That’s about $449 for the year, plus shipping and tax. You can also cancel completely and reactivate later, but then you have no connection at all between trips.
Our recommendation
Try a Starlink Mini before you commit to a plan
Borrow Starlink rents the Mini from $25/day. It arrives pre-activated with unlimited data, so there’s no Starlink account, no monthly plan and nothing to cancel. Pick it up in American Fork, UT, or have it shipped with a prepaid UPS return label. The $350 damage deposit is fully refundable.
Reserve local pick-up (UT)Ship one to meIs it cheaper to buy or rent a Starlink Mini for a trip?
For a short trip, renting is often cheaper; for a month or longer, buying usually is. Here’s how one trip compares, using the $149 kit, $20 shipping and one month of Roam:
| Trip length | Rent from Borrow Starlink | Buy Mini + 1 month of Roam |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | from $175 | $224 (100GB) to $344 (Unlimited) |
| 2 weeks | from $350 | $224 (100GB) to $344 (Unlimited) |
| 1 month | from $750 | $224 (100GB) to $344 (Unlimited) |
Rental prices start at $25/day. Your actual quote depends on your dates, and it’s shown when you book. A $350 damage deposit is refunded when the kit comes back in working condition.
Being straight with you: if you’ll use Starlink for a month or more, or on several trips a year, buying a Mini is the better deal. At $149, the hardware pays for itself fast.
Renting makes more sense when:
- It’s a one-off trip and you don’t want a dish sitting in a closet afterward.
- You want unlimited data without paying $175 for a month you’ll only half use.
- You don’t want a Starlink account, a plan to manage or a subscription to remember to cancel.
- You want to try before you buy.
- You might need the bigger kit. Borrow Starlink rents the Roam (Gen 3) at the same daily rate, so you can choose on fit, not price.
Rentals arrive pre-activated with unlimited data. Pick up locally in American Fork, UT, or have one shipped anywhere in the US with a prepaid UPS return label. Our rental cost guide breaks down what’s included.
Where can you get the cheapest Starlink Mini?
The cheapest new Starlink Mini is $149 directly from Starlink as of October 2026, and picking it up at a retailer avoids the $20 shipping. Retailer prices can differ, so compare before you buy. Our guide on where to buy a Starlink Mini near you covers the main options.
The cheapest setup overall is the one that matches how often you’ll use it:
- Weekly or full-time use: buy the Mini and choose the Roam plan that fits your data.
- A few trips a year: buy and use Standby Mode between trips.
- One trip, an event or a test run: rent.
If you’re shopping during the holiday sales, our Starlink Black Friday 2026 guide tracks what’s actually on offer.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Starlink Mini a month?
The Mini needs a Roam plan. As of October 2026, Roam costs $55/month for 100GB, $80/month for 300GB and $175/month for Unlimited. It can’t use the cheaper-per-speed Residential plans.
How much is a Starlink Mini kit?
$149 in the US as of October 2026, plus $20 shipping unless you pick it up at a retailer. Starlink also offers a 12-month 0% plan at about $12.41/month.
Is there a Starlink Mini subscription without a monthly fee?
No. You need an active Roam plan to get full-speed service. The cheapest way to keep the dish connected between trips is Standby Mode at $10/month, which gives a slow emergency connection only.
What is the cheapest Starlink Mini option?
For regular use, buying the $149 kit and choosing Roam 100GB at $55/month is the cheapest plan. For one or two short trips a year, renting from $25/day usually costs less overall.
How much is portable Starlink?
Portable Starlink means a Roam plan with either the Mini ($149 kit) or the Standard kit ($349). Roam starts at $55/month. Renting either kit from Borrow Starlink starts at $25/day.
Only need a Starlink Mini for one trip?
Rent a ready-to-connect Starlink kit from Borrow Starlink. Starlink Mini and Starlink Roam (Gen 3) from $25/day, unlimited data, no Starlink account needed.
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Sources
- SpaceX cuts Starlink Mini dish price to record low (Notebookcheck)
- How much does Starlink cost? (KeepTrack)
- Starlink Mini specifications (Starlink)
- Starlink Standby Mode price increase (Basenor)
- Borrow Starlink local pick-up and booking (prices, deposit, cancellation terms)
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