The best cheap GoPro deals for filmmakers and creatives

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Want to film your adventures or latest action-packed creative projects? We can help. We’ve got the cheapest GoPro deals available, anywhere, right here. 

We've searched all the major retailers to find the lowest prices on the best GoPros cameras you can buy. This includes everything from the top-end GoPro Hero 6 Black, the super cheap GoPro Hero Session and the GoPro Karma drones, right down to the sometimes very cheap GoPro Hero 4. We haven't listed the older models because our research has shown that their prices are often more expensive than newer, better models. 

GoPro cameras have quickly become the go-to tool for filming POV videos thanks to their low cost, fantastic footage, extreme durability and portable nature. Perfect for strapping to your helmet, chest, snowboard, surfboard or bike, they're especially good for intense action event filming, providing a first-person viewpoint to muddy forest mountain-bike descents, extreme snowboarding, sky diving, near-miss wingsuit flying – the lot. If you've seen an extreme sports close call on YouTube, it was probably shot on a GoPro camera. 

They're not just portable and tough, though. GoPro cameras are capable of shooting with multiple field-of-view (FOV) options. You can shoot in 4K at 60 frames-per-seconds (fps) on the high-end model; or go for a still-fantastic 1080p at an incredibly slick 240fps. GoPros are also capable of shooting stills, often with a burst mode, too, to give you even more options. 

We've run through the filming capabilities on each model below, so you can find the cheapest GoPro for your needs. Here are the best GoPro cameras you can buy – and the best GoPro deals available today for each model. 

The GoPro Hero6 Black is the best GoPro yet. Naturally, this means it's the most expensive of the brand's touchscreen-enabled action cameras, but the price has fallen from its original $499/£499 – and we’ve listed the best GoPro Hero6 Black deals above. So what’s so good about the latest GoPro? Thanks to its custom-designed GP1 processor, it can shoot 4K at an impressive 60 frames-per-second or 1080p at a massive 240fps, for super-smooth slow mo. Image stabilisation is much improved, available now at both 4K/30fps and 1080p/120fps, which is a good move from GoPro given the active nature of action filming. And there’s a lot more: voice action is handy when your hands are full. It’s waterproof up to 10 metres without the need for any external housing. And the two-inch touchscreen display shows brighter colours. Meanwhile, the fantastic Quik smartphone app comes with a QuikStories feature that automatically transfers and edits video for you. In short? The GoPro Hero6 Black isn’t just the best GoPro you can buy – it’s the best action camera.

The good thing about new and improved models, is the older versions usually see a price cut – and that's exactly what's happened with the still-excellent GoPro Hero5 Black. This model records fantastic 4K footage, albeit at 30fps instead of 60, but depending on what you're using the camera for this might not matter – especially given the money you’re saving through the better GoPro deals available. Image stabilisation isn’t as good as the newer model either, but other than that, the GoPro Hero5 Black has a huge amount going for it. Image quality is superb, wth vibrant colours and crisp, sharp detail. Visually, it’s identical to the Hero6 Back, with built-in waterproofing to 10m without a separate case, dual microphones and voice control. There's a reason why the GoPro Hero5 Black received rave reviews when it first launched: this is a fantastic action camera – and the lower price point makes it a very compelling option indeed.

Don't be confused by the GoPro Hero 2018. The company released a GoPro Hero years ago – but this is a new version, and it's vastly improved on the original. (If you're worried about accidentally buying the similar-looking older version, just avoid ones with a big round red light on the front – like this one.) The new GoPro Hero is a fantastic budget version of its siblings. Forget about 4K shooting; we're at the cheap GoPro wedge of the market here. But you do get a smooth 60fps performance at 1080p. And like the models above, it's waterproof up to 10m without a separate case. If you're not sure how much you're going to really use a GoPro, this is the cheapest one to get with the added functionality of a touchscreen – something the cheaper GoPro Sessions (see below) don't have – making this is an inexpensive travel companion, and a great entry point into action filming.

If 4K video recording is the one thing you can't live without on your new GoPro action camera, then the GoPro Hero 5 Session if your cheapest option. The cube-shaped and water-resistant GoPro has been a big hit since launch, thanks to its super low price and small size, which makes it the most unobtrusive action camera around. The lack of a touchscreen has some users looking towards the more expensive numbered Black models, though.

As if the GoPro Hero 5 Session (above) wasn't already incredibly cheap, GoPro released this budget version afterwards. The GoPro Hero Session doesn't give you 4K recording – but you get 1080p at 60fps, which is great value for money. Stills and burst mode take a hit quality-wise, though, if you're wanting to use them much in addition to filming. Unlike the models above, there's no SuperView field-of-view shooting (Wide is still available though) so any 4:3 shooting won't be stretched out to fill widescreens on playback. While it's not the best for shooting footage you'll want to watch over and over again, this GoPro has been very popular for beginners – or as a reliable camera for commuting cyclists and bikers (it attaches nicely to helmets). It's amazing how other road users behave around you when they see you're sporting a camera.

Ok, we're getting into the older models now. The GoPro Hero 4 Black – which is actually silver (why, GoPro?) – is still a decent camera capable of shooting 4K at 30fps. But prices can vary wildly. Often, the best GoPro deals on this model will be for refurbished cameras, and not everyone wants to spend so much on a pre-owned action camera. New units are rare (the camera itself is no longer made after all) but you can find a bargain every now and then. We'd urge you to check the prices on some of the newer models in this article though – as there's a good chance you'll be able to get a newer and better model for less money.

Happily, the Hero4 Silver is actually silver, like the Hero 4 Black above. (Seriously, what gives, GoPro?) Like the Hero 4 Black though, we'd only recommend picking this one up if you spot a spectacular discount in our comparison chart. Prices are generally more expensive than newer and superior models now, and the 4K capture is limited to just 15 frames per second. So it'll be a bit janky to say the least.

The GoPro Karma Drone certainly isn't what we'd call cheap, but it opens up a world of opportunities for some spectacular aerial footage. And it's certainly cheaper than hiring a helicopter, which explains why drones are widely replacing choppers for aerial footage.

The GoPro Karma drone comes in two variants; one with and one without a camera. The GoPro Karma generally comes with a GoPro Hero 5 installed (sometimes the Hero 6 on newer listings).  The GoPro Karma Light (aka GoPro Karma with harness) does not come with a camera. 

If you can find a discounted price on the Hero 5 Black (or even the Hero 6 Black), it might make more sense to buy the Light version of the drone and the camera separately. 

We've included comparison charts for both below, but please double check the listing description and any images on the retailer site to be sure, just in-case the feeds in our charts get it wrong. We'd hate for you to splash the cash and not get a camera too if you were expecting one. 

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