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Canopy vs Peanut

Canopy logo

Canopy

Parenting

Router-based parental control for whole home protection

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peanut logo

Peanut

Parenting

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Canopy and Peanut actually diverge.

Attributes where Canopy and Peanut differ
AttributeCanopyPeanut
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android
Founded20192017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 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

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

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 want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want content blocking.
Canopy review

Choose Peanut if

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

Questions people ask

Is Canopy or Peanut better?
Neither clearly leads. Canopy starts at Free 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?
Canopy starts at Free and Peanut at Free.
Does Canopy or Peanut run on more platforms?
Canopy runs on Web, Ios, Android. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Canopy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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.

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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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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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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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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