Pick the Fi Mini if your dog is small and you want the lightest tracker with up to 2 months per charge. Pick the Tractive DOG 6 if you want the lower price, three-carrier coverage and health tracking, and your dog is at least 9 lb.
The central trade-off
Weight. Fi Mini weighs 0.56 oz and attaches to any collar in a silicone case. Tractive lists a 9 lb minimum dog weight.
Battery. Fi Mini states up to 2 months on one USB-C charge; Tractive up to 2 weeks.
Plans. Both require a subscription; Tractive spreads coverage across AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Side by side
| Specification | Fi Mini GPS Tracker | Tractive DOG 6 GPS & Health Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price seen | $99 | $79 |
| Weight or minimum dog | 0.56 oz | 9 lb |
| Battery life (maker) | Up to 2 months on one USB-C charge | Up to 2 weeks |
| Subscription | Required (GPS/LTE plan chosen at activation) | Required, sold separately from the tracker |
| Waterproofing (maker) | IP68 (maker-stated, salt water) | IP68 (maker-stated) |
Values are the makers' published specifications. "Not stated" means the maker doesn't publish it.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Fi Mini GPS Tracker if
- Your dog is small or light
- You want long battery life
- You want a tiny device on your own collar
Choose the Tractive DOG 6 GPS & Health Tracker if
- You want the lower device price
- You need multi-carrier coverage
- You want health tracking
SnoutSmart compares published specifications and dated prices; we have not handled these products side by side. How we research · Disclosure