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Kidslox vs Net Nanny

Kidslox logo

Kidslox

Parenting

Simple parental controls for all devices

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Net Nanny logo

Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Kidslox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Kidslox one paid account controls up to 10 devices; Net Nanny no free trial available
  • They diverge on capability: Kidslox covers Content filtering, 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 Kidslox and Net Nanny actually diverge.

Attributes where Kidslox and Net Nanny differ
AttributeKidsloxNet Nanny
Starting priceFree$39.99/year
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook
Founded20131996

Identical on both: 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 Kidslox

  • Content filtering
  • Website blocking
  • Schedule management
  • Usage reports
  • Multiple device support
  • Device manufacturers
  • Cloud services
  • Secure servers

Only in Net Nanny

  • AI-powered content filtering
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Profanity masking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting
  • All browsers
  • YouTube
  • Social platforms

Both cover

  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • Location tracking
  • Encrypted data
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Windows support
  • Mac support

What people use each for

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

Kidslox

  • Parental monitoring and screen time managementnot Net Nanny
  • Child device managementnot Net Nanny
  • Family safety featuresnot Net Nanny

Net Nanny

  • Content filteringnot Kidslox
  • Screen time limitsnot Kidslox
  • Online safetynot Kidslox
  • App controlnot Kidslox

Where each one falls short

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

Kidslox

  • One paid account controls up to 10 devices
  • The free trial lasts only 3 days
  • Kidslox must be installed on every device you want to control
  • Kidslox requires an internet connection to operate at all
  • The Android app requires Device Administrator, VPN, Accessibility and Location permissions to filter content, take screenshots and show location

Net Nanny

  • No free trial available

Pricing, plan by plan

Kidslox

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Screen time limits
    • Basic app blocking
    • Content filtering
  • Premium$9.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Location tracking
    • Advanced filtering

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 Kidslox if

  • You need content filtering.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want website blocking.
Kidslox review

Choose Net Nanny if

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

Questions people ask

Is Kidslox or Net Nanny better?
Neither clearly leads. Kidslox 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, Kidslox or Net Nanny?
Kidslox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Kidslox and $39.99/year for Net Nanny.
Does Kidslox or Net Nanny run on more platforms?
Kidslox runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook.
Can I use Kidslox for free?
Yes. Kidslox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year.
What is Kidslox best used for?
Kidslox is most often used for parental monitoring and screen time management, child device management, family safety features. Of those, parental monitoring and screen time management and child device management are not what Net Nanny is typically brought in for.
What can Kidslox do that Net Nanny cannot?
Kidslox covers Content filtering, Website blocking, Schedule management, Usage reports. Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, YouTube monitoring, Profanity masking, Social media alerts. Both handle Screen time management, App blocking, Location tracking, Encrypted data.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kidslox: Does Kidslox offer a free version?

Yes, Kidslox offers free plans. A 3-day free trial is available to test Premium features.

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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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Kidslox: What is the cost of Kidslox Premium?

Specific pricing for Kidslox Premium features is not published on the website. Pricing details are available in the mobile app or by contacting Kidslox support.

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