Key takeaways
- Cheapest pick worth buying: Blink Video Doorbell ($49 – $69).
- A battery doorbell with local storage avoids monthly fees.
- Wired doorbells never need charging; battery models install anywhere.
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Cheap video doorbells can be a smart buy or a false economy. We picked the lowest-priced models in the US that still earn a buy or consider verdict from us.
Prices are typical ranges, not live prices. The button on each pick opens the current price.
Budget picks at a glance
| Product | Verdict | Score | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blink Video Doorbell | Buy | 7.9/10 | $49 – $69 |
| Ring Battery Doorbell Plus | Buy | 8.6/10 | $99 – $179 |
| eufy Security Video Doorbell E340 | Buy | 8.4/10 | $129 – $179 |
| Google Nest Doorbell (battery) | Buy | 8.3/10 | $129 – $179 |
Budget picks in detail
Blink Video Doorbell
Budget · Verdict: Buy · Score: 7.9/10 · Typical price: $49 – $69
Why we like it: Cheapest decent video doorbell.
Pros: Very affordable · Long battery life on AA batteries · Works with Alexa
Cons: Standard 1080p view · Local storage needs a Sync Module
Buy it if you want a basic video doorbell for well under $70 and use Alexa.
Skip it if you want head-to-toe video or the best image quality.
Ring Battery Doorbell Plus
Most homes · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.6/10 · Typical price: $99 – $179
Why we like it: Head-to-toe view and easy battery install.
Pros: Head-to-toe field of view · Battery or wired power · Easy install · Works with Alexa and Echo Show
Cons: Most features need a Ring Home plan · Battery needs charging every few months
Buy it if you want an easy-to-install battery doorbell with a tall head-to-toe view so you can see packages.
Skip it if you do not want a subscription; video history needs Ring Home.
eufy Security Video Doorbell E340
No monthly fees · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.4/10 · Typical price: $129 – $179
Why we like it: Dual cameras with local storage.
Pros: Dual cameras: visitors and packages · Local storage with no subscription · Battery or wired
Cons: App is less polished than Ring · Video can lag a little on weak Wi-Fi
Buy it if you want to avoid monthly fees and like a second camera aimed at packages on the ground.
Skip it if you want the most polished app and integrations.
Google Nest Doorbell (battery)
Google Home users · Verdict: Buy · Score: 8.3/10 · Typical price: $129 – $179
Why we like it: Smart alerts that recognize packages and people.
Pros: Accurate person and package alerts · Free 3 hours of event history · Battery or wired
Cons: Gemini features need Google Home Premium · Narrower view than Ring
Buy it if you use Google Home or a Nest Hub and want smart package and person alerts.
Skip it if you use Alexa devices; Ring fits better.
How to save money
A battery doorbell with local storage avoids monthly fees.
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.
Where not to cut corners
Wired doorbells never need charging; battery models install anywhere.
Common mistake: Ignoring local rules about recording public areas.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best cheap video doorbells in the US?
The cheapest model we would still buy is Blink Video Doorbell, typically $49 – $69.
Are cheap video doorbells worth it?
A battery doorbell with local storage avoids monthly fees. Do not compromise on the basics, though. Wired doorbells never need charging; battery models install anywhere.
When are video doorbells cheapest in the US?
The deepest discounts usually arrive during the big summer sales in July, the October sales events and Black Friday through Cyber Monday in late November.