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FamilyAlbum vs Norton Family

FamilyAlbum logo

FamilyAlbum

Parenting & Family

Private photo sharing for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Norton Family logo

Norton Family

Parenting & Family

Comprehensive parental control from Norton Security

From
$49.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only FamilyAlbum has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: FamilyAlbum premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household; Norton Family norton Family can only be installed on a child's Windows PC, iOS or Android device, with no macOS support
  • They diverge on capability: FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Norton Family covers Antivirus protection.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FamilyAlbum and Norton Family actually diverge.

Attributes where FamilyAlbum and Norton Family differ
AttributeFamilyAlbumNorton Family
Starting priceFree$49.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded20151991

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting & Family).

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 FamilyAlbum

  • Unlimited photo storage
  • Video sharing
  • Private family groups
  • Auto-generated slideshows
  • Comments & reactions
  • Growth record
  • Photo print ordering
  • Photo books

Only in Norton Family

  • Antivirus protection
  • Web monitoring
  • App blocking
  • Screen time management
  • Location tracking
  • Activity reports
  • Social media monitoring
  • Custom alerts

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

FamilyAlbum

  • Sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relativesnot Norton Family
  • Auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growthnot Norton Family

Norton Family

  • Blocking unsuitable websites and reporting which sites a child visitsnot FamilyAlbum
  • Scheduling screen time limits and a School Time focus modenot FamilyAlbum
  • Tracking a child's device location with arrival and departure alertsnot FamilyAlbum

Where each one falls short

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

FamilyAlbum

  • Premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household
  • Subscriptions renew automatically every month or year and the first month free trial converts to a paid plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends
  • Free tier slideshow features are capped at up to 3 photos or videos

Norton Family

  • Norton Family can only be installed on a child's Windows PC, iOS or Android device, with no macOS support
  • Windows 10 in S mode is explicitly excluded
  • Not all features are available on all supported platforms
  • Location Supervision is not available in all countries and must be activated before use
  • Video Supervision covers only videos watched on YouTube.com and does not track YouTube videos embedded in other sites or blogs
  • Mobile App Supervision shows and controls apps only on Android devices
  • The Android app relies on the AccessibilityService API to see websites viewed and to stop the child removing permissions
  • Features require the child's device to have an internet or data plan and to be turned on

Pricing, plan by plan

FamilyAlbum

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited photo storage
    • Unlimited video (3 min)
    • Up to 50 members
  • Premium$7.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • 10-minute videos
    • Original quality storage

Norton Family

$49.99/year
  • Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
    • Antivirus protection
    • Parental controls
    • Screen time limits
  • Norton 360 Premium$99.99/year
    • Everything in Deluxe
    • Location tracking
    • Advanced monitoring

Which should you pick?

Choose FamilyAlbum if

  • You need unlimited photo storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want video sharing.
FamilyAlbum review

Choose Norton Family if

  • You need antivirus protection.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want web monitoring.
Norton Family review

Questions people ask

Is FamilyAlbum or Norton Family better?
Neither clearly leads. FamilyAlbum starts at Free and Norton Family at $49.99/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FamilyAlbum or Norton Family?
FamilyAlbum has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for FamilyAlbum and $49.99/year for Norton Family.
Does FamilyAlbum or Norton Family run on more platforms?
FamilyAlbum runs on Ios, Android, Web. Norton Family runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
Can I use FamilyAlbum for free?
Yes. FamilyAlbum has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton Family starts at $49.99/year.
What is FamilyAlbum best used for?
FamilyAlbum is most often used for sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives, auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth. Of those, sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives and auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth are not what Norton Family is typically brought in for.
What can FamilyAlbum do that Norton Family cannot?
FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Video sharing, Private family groups, Auto-generated slideshows. Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Web monitoring, App blocking, Screen time management. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, Web support.
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