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Care.com vs Net Nanny

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Care.com

Parenting

Find the care your family deserves

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Care.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Care.com website blocks automated access with HTTP 403 Forbidden response; Net Nanny no free trial available
  • They diverge on capability: Care.com covers Caregiver search, Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Care.com and Net Nanny actually diverge.

Attributes where Care.com and Net Nanny differ
AttributeCare.comNet Nanny
Starting priceFree$39.99/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook
Founded20061996

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 Care.com

  • Caregiver search
  • Background checks
  • Secure messaging
  • Job posting
  • Payroll services
  • Tax assistance
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Identity verification

Only in Net Nanny

  • AI-powered content filtering
  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Profanity masking
  • Location tracking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Care.com

  • Finding babysittersnot Net Nanny
  • Hiring nanniesnot Net Nanny
  • Senior carenot Net Nanny
  • Pet sittingnot Net Nanny
  • Housekeepingnot Net Nanny

Net Nanny

  • Content filteringnot Care.com
  • Screen time limitsnot Care.com
  • Online safetynot Care.com
  • App controlnot Care.com

Where each one falls short

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

Care.com

  • Website blocks automated access with HTTP 403 Forbidden response
  • Alternative pricing URLs also return 403 Forbidden

Net Nanny

  • No free trial available

Pricing, plan by plan

Care.com

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Create profile
    • Browse caregivers
    • Post jobs
  • Premium$39/month
    • Unlimited messaging
    • Background checks
    • Priority listing

Net Nanny

$39.99/year
  • 1 Desktop Plan$39.99/year
    • Covers one PC or Mac device
    • All Net Nanny features including monitoring, screen time management, internet filtering, app blocking
  • 5 Devices Family Protection Pass$54.99/year
    • Works on Windows, macOS, and iOS
    • Approximately 11 dollars per device annually
  • 20 Devices Family Protection Pass$89.99/year
    • Compatible with Windows, macOS, and iOS
    • Less than 5 dollars per device per year

Which should you pick?

Choose Care.com if

  • You need caregiver search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want background checks.
Care.com review

Choose Net Nanny if

  • You need ai-powered content filtering.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook.
  • You also want screen time management.
Net Nanny review

Questions people ask

Is Care.com or Net Nanny better?
Neither clearly leads. Care.com starts at Free and Net Nanny at $39.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Care.com or Net Nanny?
Care.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Care.com and $39.99/year for Net Nanny.
Does Care.com or Net Nanny run on more platforms?
Care.com runs on Web, Ios, Android. Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook.
Can I use Care.com for free?
Yes. Care.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year.
What is Care.com best used for?
Care.com is most often used for finding babysitters, hiring nannies, senior care, pet sitting. Of those, finding babysitters and hiring nannies are not what Net Nanny is typically brought in for.
What can Care.com do that Net Nanny cannot?
Care.com covers Caregiver search, Background checks, Secure messaging, Job posting. Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Care.com: What is included in different Care.com membership levels?

Care.com membership details and feature comparisons are not available via automated research. Prospective members must visit the Care.com website directly to review membership options.

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Net Nanny: How much does Net Nanny cost?

Net Nanny offers three subscription plans. The 1 Desktop Plan costs 39.99 dollars per year. The 5 Devices Family Protection Pass costs 54.99 dollars per year, or about 11 dollars per device annually. The 20 Devices Family Protection Pass costs 89.99 dollars per year, or less than 5 dollars per device per year.

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Care.com: Are there separate pricing structures for employers versus job seekers on Care.com?

Care.com serves both caregiver job seekers and families seeking caregivers, but pricing structures for each audience are not publicly accessible via automated methods.

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