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Canopy vs Peanut

Canopy logo

Canopy

Software

Router-based parental control for whole home protection

From
$99.99/year
Rated
-
Peanut logo

Peanut

Software

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Peanut 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; Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • They diverge on capability: Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Peanut covers Mom matching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canopy and Peanut actually diverge.

Attributes where Canopy and Peanut differ
AttributeCanopyPeanut
Starting price$99.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android
Founded20192017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Peanut

  • Mom matching
  • Group discussions
  • Direct messaging
  • Event planning
  • Expert Q&As
  • Fertility support
  • Pregnancy groups
  • Menopause community

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • 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 Peanut
  • Sexting prevention and image screeningnot Peanut
  • Screen time limits and schedulesnot Peanut
  • Location alerts for a child's phonenot Peanut
  • Accountability partner arrangements for adultsnot Peanut

Peanut

  • Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot Canopy
  • Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot Canopy
  • Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot 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

Peanut

  • Peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • Faster friend-finding requires the paid Peanut Plus subscription rather than the free swipe flow
  • All profiles must pass selfie verification before use

Pricing, plan by plan

Canopy

$99.99/year
  • Standard$99.99/year
    • WiFi filtering
    • Content blocking
    • Screen time controls

Peanut

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Profile creation
    • Matching with moms
    • Group access
  • Peanut Plus$19.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited messaging
    • Advanced filters

Which should you pick?

Choose Canopy if

  • You need wifi-level filtering.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want content blocking.

Choose Peanut if

  • You need mom matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want group discussions.

Questions people ask

Is Canopy or Peanut better?
Neither clearly leads. Canopy starts at $99.99/year and Peanut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Canopy or Peanut?
Peanut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $99.99/year for Canopy and Free for Peanut.
Does Canopy or Peanut run on more platforms?
Canopy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Peanut for free?
Yes. Peanut has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Canopy starts at $99.99/year.
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 Peanut is typically brought in for.
What can Canopy do that Peanut cannot?
Canopy covers WiFi-level filtering, Content blocking, Screen time limits, Real-time notifications. Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

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