Pricing and access
How Protern pricing works
Most people start with a Protern Pack (Live). It includes the Live sensor, the Protern Bib, and a Protern Pass so an athlete can start recording and reviewing runs on day one.
A Protern Pass is the access that keeps Protern working for an athlete. Packs are sold with different Pass terms, so you can choose what fits your season.
The Live sensor can also run with optional mobile connectivity for the real-time workflow: instant run data at the finish, automatic data-overlaid video, and automatic sensor sync. Connectivity is a separate purchase from the Pass, and you decide whether and when to add it.
Teams can include coaches for free. Contact us when you are setting up your team.
This page explains what to buy, what is included, and how access works over time. All four Pack variants are pre-order; sensors ship starting the week of July 6, 2026.
Get started with a Protern Pack
A Protern Pack (Live) is the easiest way to start. Each Pack includes the Live sensor, the Protern Bib, and a Protern Pass. Choose the Pass term that matches your season. Choose your bib size on the product page.
Protern Pack (Live) - Monthly
Best for getting started mid-season or for short blocks.
- Includes Live sensor + Bib + Protern Pass
- Recurring monthly access
- Upgrade to a longer term any time
Protern Pack (Live) - Season Pass
Designed for the northern hemisphere ski season.
- Valid Nov 1 to Apr 30
- Includes Live sensor + Bib + Protern Pass
- Ideal for club athletes
Protern Pack (Live) - Season+ Pass
Good for athletes who train year-round, including camps and early snow.
- Valid Jun 1 to May 31
- Includes Live sensor + Bib + Protern Pass
- Great for off-season camps and early snow
Protern Pack (Live) - 2-Year Pro Pass
Two seasons of access with one purchase, plus Protern Protection for breaks in training.
- Valid Jun 1 to May 31 (two years)
- Includes Live sensor + Bib + Protern Pass
- Includes Protern Protection (one pause, up to 12 months)
Custom Pack (Teams 10+)
Built for programs with multiple coaches and athletes.
- Packs, spares, and onboarding support
- Team-scale workflows and permissions
- Pooled team connectivity available
- Quote based on team size and term
Protern Pack (Original)
Previous-generation sensor, while supplies last.
- Previous-generation sensor
- Limited stock
- No Live connectivity option
- Same Pass terms apply
What’s included with Protern
An active Protern Pass gives athletes access to Protern’s core training tools and cloud sharing. There are no separate software purchases needed for day-to-day use.
With an active Pass, athletes can use Protern on any device before, during, and after training.
Protern Sync
Sync sensors, manage athletes, and set timing splits after training. Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows.
Protern Video
Watch runs with data overlays, compare athletes side by side, and link video automatically. Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. See what Protern Video does.
Protern Web
Review run times and speeds, compare performances, and track progress from any modern web browser.
Automatic sensor sync and sharing
Run data uploads automatically and videos stream to Protern Cloud, so athletes and coaches can review sessions on their own devices.
Coach access
Coaches can access athlete data and video with a special Coach Protern Pass. There is no limit on the number of coaches.
Protern Pass terms (renewal or existing sensor)
A Protern Pass is required to use Protern. Passes are included in every Protern Pack. If you already own a sensor (Live or Original), you can purchase or renew a standalone Pass in Protern Web.
Pass prices below are shown in USD. Pass pricing does not include mobile connectivity - see the connectivity plans below.
Monthly Pass
- Month-by-month Pass
- Best for short blocks or trials
- Renews until cancelled
Season’s Pass
- Covers the typical ski season
- Fixed start and end dates
- Best for most athletes
Season+ Pass
- Annual access with fixed dates
- Fits team budgeting and planning
- Great for camps and early snow
2-Year Pro Pass
- Two seasons of access
- Includes Protern Protection
- Pause once for up to 12 months (injury, travel, or other)
Mobile connectivity
Add the live workflow when you want it
Pass unlocks Protern. Mobile connectivity is an optional upgrade for the Protern Sensor (Live) that adds real-time data at the finish, automatic data-overlaid video, and automatic sensor sync. It is a separate purchase from your Pass, and it is not required - a Live sensor is fully capable over Bluetooth or USB without a plan.
Align a connectivity period to your Pass, or buy month-by-month. Choose Live for standard training volume or Live+ for athletes with higher training volume.
Teams can pool their data. On a committed team plan, every athlete on the team shares one monthly allowance - so hard-training athletes draw from the same pool as lighter-training ones, and the team only pays for what it actually uses. Pooling is available on season plans for teams of 10 or more. Details below.
Pre-purchase your season, or read on for the full plan rundown.
Season connectivity plans
One-time purchase covering the full pass period. Two tiers (Live and Live+), each aligned to either the Season or Season+ pass window.
Season Live
- Real-time data and video overlays
- 20 MB monthly allowance (roughly 22 hours of streaming)
- November 1 to April 30
Season Live+
- Everything in Live
- 30 MB monthly allowance (roughly 33 hours of streaming)
- November 1 to April 30
Season+ Live
- Real-time data and video overlays
- 20 MB monthly allowance (roughly 22 hours of streaming)
- June 1 to May 31
Season+ Live+
- Everything in Live
- 30 MB monthly allowance (roughly 33 hours of streaming)
- June 1 to May 31
Monthly connectivity plans
Month-by-month flexibility for camps, travel blocks, or a single race period. Billed monthly via the Protern App. Monthly plans are USD only and do not include pooled team data (pooling is a committed-plan benefit - see Teams connectivity below).
Live (monthly)
- Real-time data and video overlays
- 20 MB monthly allowance
- Cancel any time
Live+ (monthly)
- Everything in Live
- 30 MB monthly allowance
- Cancel any time
Connectivity for teams and programs
Teams of 10 or more sensors get access to pooled data, team-direct billing, and a simpler operational setup than managing individual plans.
Pooled data across your athletes
Every athlete on a committed team plan draws from a single monthly data pool. Hard-training athletes and lighter-training athletes share the same allowance, so the team pays for what it actually uses instead of buying headroom for every individual. Pooling is available on Season and Season+ team plans only.
Team-direct billing
The team pays Protern directly for connectivity, rather than each athlete's family being billed separately in the Protern App. This keeps budgeting and renewals on the team's schedule.
No per-athlete plan fuss
One plan covers the team. Directors and coaches do not have to chase athletes for individual plan renewals or worry about a forgotten plan at the start of a camp.
Built for programs
Pooling, team-direct billing, and coach-free access pair with Custom Packs and onboarding support. Talk to us to put a team quote together.
When do I need TimeLink?
It depends on how you film. If you film with a phone, you do not need TimeLink. If you film with a video camera, you do.
Filming with a video camera
If you film with a video camera, use a TimeLink or Protern Clock. It connects to the camera’s microphone port and records a timing signal for accurate video linking.
Filming with a phone
If you film with a phone, use the Protern Video app. This records video in a way that links cleanly to the run data.
Adding TimeLink later
TimeLink can be purchased at any time. You do not need it to get started if you are filming with a phone.
For coaches and teams
Coaches and team-scale options
Teams can include coaches for free. Coach accounts give full access to athlete sessions and are set up directly through Protern; there is no per-coach fee. Contact us when you are setting up your team.
For teams of ten athletes or more, we offer Custom Protern Packs and pooled team connectivity. Shared equipment, spares, onboarding support, and a team-wide data pool keep operations simple as the program grows.
See Connectivity for teams and programs above for the pooling and billing details.