Parenting · head to head
Net Nanny vs Peanut
The short version
- Only Peanut has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
- They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Peanut covers Mom matching.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Net Nanny and Peanut actually diverge.
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 Peanut
- Mom matching
- Group discussions
- Direct messaging
- Event planning
- Expert Q&As
- Fertility support
- Pregnancy groups
- Menopause community
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 Peanut
- Screen time limitsnot Peanut
- Online safetynot Peanut
- App controlnot Peanut
Peanut
- Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot Net Nanny
- Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot Net Nanny
- Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot 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
Peanut
- Peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
- Faster friend-finding requires the paid Peanut Plus subscription rather than the free swipe flow
- All profiles must pass selfie verification before use
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
Peanut
Free- FreeFree
- Profile creation
- Matching with moms
- Group access
- Peanut Plus$19.99/month
- All Free features
- Unlimited messaging
- Advanced filters
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.
Choose Peanut if
- You need mom matching.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want group discussions.
Questions people ask
- Is Net Nanny or Peanut better?
- Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and Peanut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or Peanut?
- Peanut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for Peanut.
- Does Net Nanny or Peanut run on more platforms?
- Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
- Can I use Peanut for free?
- Yes. Peanut 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 Peanut is typically brought in for.
- What can Net Nanny do that Peanut cannot?
- Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning. 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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