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Canopy vs OurFamilyWizard

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Canopy

Parenting

Router-based parental control for whole home protection

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurFamilyWizard logo

OurFamilyWizard

Parenting

Co-parenting made easier

From
$9.17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Canopy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Canopy device counts gate the tiers, at 1 on Essential, 3 on Plus and up to 10 on Premium; OurFamilyWizard each co-parent needs a separate paid subscription, so a two parent household pays twice
  • They diverge on capability: Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, OurFamilyWizard covers Shared parenting calendar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canopy and OurFamilyWizard actually diverge.

Attributes where Canopy and OurFamilyWizard differ
AttributeCanopyOurFamilyWizard
Starting priceFree$9.17/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20192001

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Canopy

  • WiFi-level filtering
  • Content blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • Real-time notifications
  • Usage tracking
  • Custom categories
  • Schedule management
  • Device management

Only in OurFamilyWizard

  • Shared parenting calendar
  • Secure messaging
  • Expense tracking
  • Payment requests
  • Info bank
  • Journal entries
  • ToneMeter
  • Court-admissible records

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Canopy

  • Filtering explicit content across a child's devicesnot OurFamilyWizard
  • Sexting prevention and image screeningnot OurFamilyWizard
  • Screen time limits and schedulesnot OurFamilyWizard
  • Location alerts for a child's phonenot OurFamilyWizard
  • Accountability partner arrangements for adultsnot OurFamilyWizard

OurFamilyWizard

  • Documenting communication between separated or divorced co-parentsnot Canopy
  • Sharing a custody schedule, expenses and child information in one recordnot Canopy
  • Producing court admissible records of messages and parenting timenot Canopy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Canopy

  • Device counts gate the tiers, at 1 on Essential, 3 on Plus and up to 10 on Premium
  • AI chatbot filtering and lingerie or swimwear filtering require the Plus tier
  • Phone and chat support are Premium only
  • Requires Android 9, iOS 12, macOS 10.13, Windows 10 or ChromeOS, so older devices are unsupported
  • The trial is one week

OurFamilyWizard

  • Each co-parent needs a separate paid subscription, so a two parent household pays twice
  • Subscriptions are sold in one year and two year terms rather than month to month
  • The Basic plan at $110 a year is receive only for calls and includes just 1 GB of storage
  • Essentials caps calling at 45 minutes a month and expense payments at 24
  • Call recording and transcription require the Max plan at $299.88 a year
  • Unlimited storage and unlimited certified records require the Premium plan or higher

Pricing, plan by plan

Canopy

Free
  • Essential$8.33/month
    • Protects 1 device
    • Parental controls
    • Content filtering
  • Plus$9.99/month
    • Protects up to 3 devices
    • All Essential features
  • Premium$12.5/month
    • Unlimited devices (up to 10)
    • All features included
    • Priority support

OurFamilyWizard

$9.17/month
  • Basic$9.17/month
    • 1 GB storage
    • Receive-only calls
  • Essentials$12.5/month
    • 45 minutes/month video/audio calls
    • Writing assistant
    • Schedule coordination
  • Premium$18/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • Unlimited storage
    • Unlimited certified records
  • Max$24.99/month
    • Call recordings
    • Transcriptions
    • Secure recording storage

Which should you pick?

Choose Canopy if

  • You need wifi-level filtering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want content blocking.
Canopy review

Choose OurFamilyWizard if

  • You need shared parenting calendar.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want secure messaging.
OurFamilyWizard review

Questions people ask

Is Canopy or OurFamilyWizard better?
Neither clearly leads. Canopy starts at Free and OurFamilyWizard at $9.17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canopy or OurFamilyWizard?
Canopy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Canopy and $9.17/month for OurFamilyWizard.
Does Canopy or OurFamilyWizard run on more platforms?
Canopy runs on Web, Ios, Android. OurFamilyWizard runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Canopy for free?
Yes. Canopy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OurFamilyWizard starts at $9.17/month.
What is Canopy best used for?
Canopy is most often used for filtering explicit content across a child's devices, sexting prevention and image screening, screen time limits and schedules, location alerts for a child's phone. Of those, filtering explicit content across a child's devices and sexting prevention and image screening are not what OurFamilyWizard is typically brought in for.
What can Canopy do that OurFamilyWizard cannot?
Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Content blocking, Screen time limits, Real-time notifications. OurFamilyWizard covers Shared parenting calendar, Secure messaging, Expense tracking, Payment requests. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Canopy: Does Canopy offer a free trial?

Yes, Canopy offers a 1-week free trial with no payment required upfront, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee if you purchase after the trial.

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OurFamilyWizard: Is there a free trial for OurFamilyWizard?

OurFamilyWizard offers a 30-day money-back guarantee when subscribing through their website, allowing users to try and request a full refund if unsatisfied.

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Canopy: How many devices can I protect on each plan?

Essential protects 1 device, Plus protects up to 3 devices, and Premium protects unlimited devices (up to 10).

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OurFamilyWizard: What is the difference between OurFamilyWizard's Essentials and Premium plans?

Essentials ($12.50/month) includes 45 minutes/month of calls and up to 24 OFWpay reimbursements, while Premium ($18/month) offers unlimited calls, unlimited OFWpay payments, unlimited storage, and unlimited certified records.

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Canopy: What platforms does Canopy support?

Canopy supports iOS 12+, Android 9+, macOS High Sierra 10.13+, Windows 10+, and ChromeOS.

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OurFamilyWizard: Does OurFamilyWizard offer discounts?

Yes, OurFamilyWizard offers fee waiver programs for qualifying families, military family discounts, and allows annual billing with reduced per-month rates compared to monthly subscription.

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Canopy: Is phone support included with all plans?

Yes, all Canopy plans include phone and email support, available daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. CT.

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