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Net Nanny vs Norton Family

Net Nanny logo

Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
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

  • Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; 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: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Norton Family covers Antivirus protection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Net Nanny and Norton Family actually diverge.

Attributes where Net Nanny and Norton Family differ
AttributeNet NannyNorton Family
Starting price$39.99/year$49.99/year
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac
Founded19961991

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Net Nanny

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

Only in Norton Family

  • Antivirus protection
  • Web monitoring
  • Activity reports
  • Social media monitoring
  • Custom alerts
  • Norton antivirus
  • Device manufacturers
  • Military-grade encryption

Both cover

  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • Location tracking
  • 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.

Net Nanny

  • Content filteringnot Norton Family
  • Screen time limitsnot Norton Family
  • Online safetynot Norton Family
  • App controlnot Norton Family

Norton Family

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

Where each one falls short

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

Net Nanny

  • No free trial available

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

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

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 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

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 Net Nanny or Norton Family better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year 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, Net Nanny or Norton Family?
Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and Norton Family at $49.99/year.
Does Net Nanny or Norton Family run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Norton Family runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
What is Net Nanny best used for?
Net Nanny is most often used for content filtering, screen time limits, online safety, app control. Of those, content filtering and screen time limits are not what Norton Family is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that Norton Family cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, YouTube monitoring, Profanity masking, Social media alerts. Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Web monitoring, Activity reports, Social media monitoring. Both handle Screen time management, App blocking, Location tracking, Cloud deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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