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Kaspersky Safe Kids vs Norton Family

Kaspersky Safe Kids logo

Kaspersky Safe Kids

Parenting

Kaspersky's parental control for digital safety

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Norton Family logo

Norton Family

Parenting

Comprehensive parental control from Norton Security

From
$49.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kaspersky Safe Kids has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kaspersky Safe Kids no pricing information published; renewal prices change and are sent via email; 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: Kaspersky Safe Kids covers Web filtering, Norton Family covers Web monitoring.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Kaspersky Safe Kids and Norton Family actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaspersky Safe Kids and Norton Family differ
AttributeKaspersky Safe KidsNorton Family
Starting priceFree$49.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded19971991

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac), 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 Kaspersky Safe Kids

  • Web filtering
  • Screen time limits
  • Activity monitoring
  • YouTube filters
  • Search protection
  • Cloud services
  • Malware blocking
  • Threat detection

Only in Norton Family

  • Web monitoring
  • Screen time management
  • Activity reports
  • Custom alerts
  • Norton antivirus
  • Military-grade encryption
  • Real-time protection
  • Malware defense

Both cover

  • App blocking
  • Location tracking
  • Social media monitoring
  • Device manufacturers
  • Antivirus protection
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Kaspersky Safe Kids

  • Online safetynot Norton Family
  • Content filteringnot Norton Family
  • Screen time controlnot Norton Family
  • Cybersecuritynot Norton Family

Norton Family

  • Parental monitoring and child device managementnot Kaspersky Safe Kids
  • Web content filtering and screen time controlsnot Kaspersky Safe Kids
  • Location tracking and device lock capabilities for Android/iOSnot Kaspersky Safe Kids

Where each one falls short

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

Kaspersky Safe Kids

  • No pricing information published; renewal prices change and are sent via email
  • Renewal pricing varies by country with different tax treatment by region
  • Customers cannot view renewal rates until their renewal date approaches

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

Kaspersky Safe Kids

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic web filtering
    • Screen time limits
    • Activity monitoring
  • Premium$14.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Location tracking
    • Advanced filtering

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 Kaspersky Safe Kids if

  • You need web filtering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want screen time limits.
Kaspersky Safe Kids review

Choose Norton Family if

  • You need web monitoring.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want screen time management.
Norton Family review

Questions people ask

Is Kaspersky Safe Kids or Norton Family better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaspersky Safe Kids 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, Kaspersky Safe Kids or Norton Family?
Kaspersky Safe Kids has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kaspersky Safe Kids and $49.99/year for Norton Family.
Does Kaspersky Safe Kids or Norton Family run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Kaspersky Safe Kids for free?
Yes. Kaspersky Safe Kids has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton Family starts at $49.99/year.
What is Kaspersky Safe Kids best used for?
Kaspersky Safe Kids is most often used for online safety, content filtering, screen time control, cybersecurity. Of those, online safety and content filtering are not what Norton Family is typically brought in for.
What can Kaspersky Safe Kids do that Norton Family cannot?
Kaspersky Safe Kids covers Web filtering, Screen time limits, Activity monitoring, YouTube filters. Norton Family covers Web monitoring, Screen time management, Activity reports, Custom alerts. Both handle App blocking, Location tracking, Social media monitoring, Device manufacturers.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaspersky Safe Kids: How much does Kaspersky Safe Kids cost?

Kaspersky does not publish pricing for Safe Kids on their pricing page. The page indicates renewal prices exist but are not displayed publicly. Customers receive email notification of renewal pricing before their renewal date.

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Norton Family: How much does Norton Family cost?

Norton Family costs $49.99 per year for a single annual subscription. This is the only plan offered; there are no monthly billing or tiered options available.

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Kaspersky Safe Kids: How does Kaspersky calculate renewal pricing?

Kaspersky indicates renewal prices may change and are notified to customers via email before renewal. Some discounts and offers may apply at renewal time. Specific pricing tiers are not published online.

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Norton Family: Is there a free trial for Norton Family?

Yes, Norton Family offers a free 30-day trial. A payment method is required at sign-up and will be charged at the end of the trial unless you cancel before the trial period ends.

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Norton Family: What devices does Norton Family support?

Norton Family supports Windows, Android, and iOS devices. Mac is not supported for parental control features. Features include web filtering, time limits, app monitoring, location tracking, and instant device lock.

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