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Should I use Low Cost Interlock?

America's most affordable interlock device. Secure & Certified. - lowcostinterlock.com

· 3 days ago

Buy this if a court requires an interlock and price is the priority; it prices below rivals with a 3.7 Trustpilot rating. Pick LifeSafer or another approved vendor if support quality and reputation matter more to you.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 22 public sources, including state DMV lists, Trustpilot, BBB, Yelp, Reddit, and competitor comparisons.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of useNo direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depthNo direct evidence in sources
  • Support quality
  • Security posture

Pricing

$78.76/month

LCI-777 device lease

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly fees$40
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierNo

Best for

  • Court-ordered drivers on a tight budget
  • Drivers in states where LCI is approved
  • Price-sensitive first-time IID users

Not for

  • Drivers who want top-rated support
  • Anyone whose state excludes LCI from its approved list
  • Buyers who dread false positives after mouthwash or toothpaste
  • Drivers who want a BBB-accredited vendor

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

One reviewer reports a midnight payment decline with no notification

medium

BBB lists complaints and the company is not accredited

medium

Installation happens at third-party shops, so service quality varies by location

low

Costs vary by state, so the advertised price is not guaranteed

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Charges $40 enrollment, among the lowest interlock enrollment fees
  • Costs $78.76 per month by its own cost breakdown
  • Listed among the 10 cheapest interlock devices in 2025
  • State programs in Arkansas, Minnesota, Arizona, Idaho, and Vermont approve it
  • A Yelp reviewer says staff overrode the device quickly

Cons

  • Trustpilot rating cited at 3.7/5 in a Reddit comparison
  • Not BBB accredited and carries a complaint file
  • A Trustpilot reviewer reports a payment decline with no notification
  • Reddit users report false-positive paranoia after brushing teeth
  • PissedConsumer flags pricing issues and product quality complaints

Sources & method

- 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3review x5security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $78.76/month

    Starting price

  • 11

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Cheapest in 2025 price comparisons
  • Ease of use. No direct evidence in sources
  • Feature depth. No direct evidence in sources
  • Support quality: 2/5. BBB complaints and billing gripes, some Yelp praise
  • Security posture: 3/5. Gridinsoft rates the site 79/100 safe
  • 3.7/5 Trustpilot rating 4,059 reviews
  • $40 Enrollment fee Plus $70-$150 installation
  • $78.76/mo Monthly lease Per LCI cost breakdown
  • $5M-$25M Est. Annual revenue Owler estimate

Pricing

LCI-777 device lease

$78.76/month

  • $40 enrollment
  • $70-$150 installation
  • Claims savings up to $300 vs other providers

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Reddit and Trustpilot users call the device cheap but report false-positive anxiety, billing problems, and mixed support across 4,059 Trustpilot reviews.

“Lowcostinterlock is cheap and they have a fake little "soda can" co”
Reddit, r/dui
“Is anyone else so paranoid every time they use t”
Reddit, r/dui
“They were able to override the device in”
Yelp reviewer

Companies that use it

  • Ultimate Sound and Security
  • Midwest Intense Audio
Full analysis

Based on 22 public sources, including state DMV lists, Trustpilot, BBB, Yelp, Reddit, and competitor comparisons.

Cheapest approved interlock option, but 3.7/5 Trustpilot, BBB complaints, and false-positive reports. Buy on price, not service.

Methodology

Based on 22 public sources, including state DMV lists, Trustpilot, BBB, Yelp, Reddit, and competitor comparisons.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. Low Cost Interlock Reviewstrustpilot.com
    review
  2. Reddit, r/dui: least discreet IID threadreddit.com
    review
  3. Reddit, r/dui: false-positive paranoia threadreddit.com
    review
  4. Low Cost Interlock BBB complaintsbbb.org
    review
  5. Low Cost Interlock Yelp reviewsyelp.com
    review
  6. LCI interlock pricing pagelowcostinterlock.com
    official
  7. LCI monthly cost breakdownlowcostinterlock.com
    official
  8. Arkansas interlock provider listdfa.arkansas.gov
    official
  9. LifeSafer vs Low Cost Interlock comparisonlifesafer.com
    news
  10. Gridinsoft trust score for lowcostinterlock.comgridinsoft.com
    security
  11. Owler company profileowler.com
    news

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