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Net Nanny vs OurFamilyWizard

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Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OurFamilyWizard logo

OurFamilyWizard

Parenting

Co-parenting made easier

From
$9.17/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; OurFamilyWizard each co-parent needs a separate paid subscription, so a two parent household pays twice
  • They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, OurFamilyWizard covers Shared parenting calendar.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Net Nanny and OurFamilyWizard actually diverge.

Attributes where Net Nanny and OurFamilyWizard differ
AttributeNet NannyOurFamilyWizard
Starting price$39.99/year$9.17/month
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookIos, Android, Web
Founded19962001

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
  • Screen time management
  • App blocking
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Profanity masking
  • Location tracking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting

Only in OurFamilyWizard

  • Shared parenting calendar
  • Secure messaging
  • Expense tracking
  • Payment requests
  • Info bank
  • Journal entries
  • ToneMeter
  • Court-admissible records

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Net Nanny

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

OurFamilyWizard

  • Documenting communication between separated or divorced co-parentsnot Net Nanny
  • Sharing a custody schedule, expenses and child information in one recordnot Net Nanny
  • Producing court admissible records of messages and parenting timenot 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

OurFamilyWizard

  • Each co-parent needs a separate paid subscription, so a two parent household pays twice
  • Subscriptions are sold in one year and two year terms rather than month to month
  • The Basic plan at $110 a year is receive only for calls and includes just 1 GB of storage
  • Essentials caps calling at 45 minutes a month and expense payments at 24
  • Call recording and transcription require the Max plan at $299.88 a year
  • Unlimited storage and unlimited certified records require the Premium plan or higher

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

OurFamilyWizard

$9.17/month
  • Basic$9.17/month
    • 1 GB storage
    • Receive-only calls
  • Essentials$12.5/month
    • 45 minutes/month video/audio calls
    • Writing assistant
    • Schedule coordination
  • Premium$18/month
    • Unlimited calls
    • Unlimited storage
    • Unlimited certified records
  • Max$24.99/month
    • Call recordings
    • Transcriptions
    • Secure recording storage

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 screen time management.
Net Nanny review

Choose OurFamilyWizard if

  • You need shared parenting calendar.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want secure messaging.
OurFamilyWizard review

Questions people ask

Is Net Nanny or OurFamilyWizard better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and OurFamilyWizard at $9.17/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or OurFamilyWizard?
Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and OurFamilyWizard at $9.17/month.
Does Net Nanny or OurFamilyWizard run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. OurFamilyWizard runs on Ios, Android, Web.
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 OurFamilyWizard is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that OurFamilyWizard cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. OurFamilyWizard covers Shared parenting calendar, Secure messaging, Expense tracking, Payment requests. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.

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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OurFamilyWizard: Is there a free trial for OurFamilyWizard?

OurFamilyWizard offers a 30-day money-back guarantee when subscribing through their website, allowing users to try and request a full refund if unsatisfied.

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OurFamilyWizard: What is the difference between OurFamilyWizard's Essentials and Premium plans?

Essentials ($12.50/month) includes 45 minutes/month of calls and up to 24 OFWpay reimbursements, while Premium ($18/month) offers unlimited calls, unlimited OFWpay payments, unlimited storage, and unlimited certified records.

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OurFamilyWizard: Does OurFamilyWizard offer discounts?

Yes, OurFamilyWizard offers fee waiver programs for qualifying families, military family discounts, and allows annual billing with reduced per-month rates compared to monthly subscription.

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