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Artkive vs Net Nanny

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Artkive

Parenting

Save and organize your kids' artwork

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 Artkive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Artkive free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage; Net Nanny no free trial available
  • They diverge on capability: Artkive covers Art photo capture, 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 Artkive and Net Nanny actually diverge.

Attributes where Artkive and Net Nanny differ
AttributeArtkiveNet Nanny
Starting priceFree$39.99/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOSIos, 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 Artkive

  • Art photo capture
  • Digital organization
  • Tag and categorize
  • Cloud backup
  • Share with family
  • Photo books
  • Mosaic prints
  • Gift products

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.

Artkive

  • Saving kids artnot Net Nanny
  • Declutteringnot Net Nanny
  • Creating photo booksnot Net Nanny
  • Sharing with familynot Net Nanny

Net Nanny

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

Where each one falls short

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

Artkive

  • Free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
  • Requires physically mailing artwork to Artkive for professional digitization, not suitable for immediate preservation
  • Digital book and mosaic products carry additional costs starting at $75 per book

Net Nanny

  • No free trial available

Pricing, plan by plan

Artkive

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Up to 40 images
    • 3-month access
    • Digital storage only
  • Art Book$75/product
    • 25-350 images
    • Professional photography
    • Premium matte printing

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 Artkive if

  • You need art photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want digital organization.
Artkive 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 Artkive or Net Nanny better?
Neither clearly leads. Artkive 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, Artkive or Net Nanny?
Artkive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Artkive and $39.99/year for Net Nanny.
Does Artkive or Net Nanny run on more platforms?
Artkive runs on Web, iOS. Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook.
Can I use Artkive for free?
Yes. Artkive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year.
What is Artkive best used for?
Artkive is most often used for saving kids art, decluttering, creating photo books, sharing with family. Of those, saving kids art and decluttering are not what Net Nanny is typically brought in for.
What can Artkive do that Net Nanny cannot?
Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Cloud backup. 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

Artkive: What does Artkive offer and how does the service work?

Artkive helps preserve children's artwork by professionally photographing and digitizing pieces. You order a box (holds 300-400 pieces), fill it with artwork, ship it back prepaid, and receive digital copies plus professionally-designed photo books or framed mosaics.

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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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Artkive: Is there a free option for storing digital artwork?

There is limited free access: you can store up to 39 digitized images at no cost, and this access expires 3 months after receipt. Membership is only required if you exceed 40 images and want long-term storage.

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Artkive: What do photo books and framed mosaics cost?

Art Books start at $75 for a 25-image book (available in two sizes: 8x8 or 11x8.5). Framed Mosaics range from $14x14 to 26x26 sizes. A Starter Kit costs $14.99 introductory price (regular $39).

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