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Net Nanny vs OurHome

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Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OurHome

Parenting

Chores, rewards, and family organization

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OurHome has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, OurHome covers Chore assignment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Net Nanny and OurHome differ
AttributeNet NannyOurHome
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookIos, Android, Web
Founded19962017

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 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 OurHome

  • Chore assignment
  • Points system
  • Custom rewards
  • Grocery lists
  • Shared calendar
  • Meal planning
  • Recurring tasks
  • Progress tracking

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 OurHome
  • Screen time limitsnot OurHome
  • Online safetynot OurHome
  • App controlnot OurHome

OurHome

  • Chore managementnot Net Nanny
  • Teaching responsibilitynot Net Nanny
  • Family organizationnot Net Nanny
  • Grocery shoppingnot 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

OurHome

Nothing recorded yet. See the OurHome review.

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

OurHome

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Chore management
    • Points & rewards
    • Grocery lists
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited households
    • Custom chore icons

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 OurHome if

  • You need chore assignment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want points system.
OurHome review

Questions people ask

Is Net Nanny or OurHome better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and OurHome at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or OurHome?
OurHome has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for OurHome.
Does Net Nanny or OurHome run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. OurHome runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use OurHome for free?
Yes. OurHome has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year.
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 OurHome is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that OurHome cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. OurHome covers Chore assignment, Points system, Custom rewards, Grocery lists. 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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