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Net Nanny vs Qustodio

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Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Qustodio logo

Qustodio

Parenting

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Qustodio has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; Qustodio monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app
  • They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Net Nanny and Qustodio differ
AttributeNet NannyQustodio
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle
Founded19962012

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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
  • Profanity masking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting
  • All browsers
  • Social platforms

Only in Qustodio

  • Web filtering & blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • App blocking & control
  • Calls & SMS monitoring
  • Social media monitoring
  • Panic button
  • All major browsers
  • Social media platforms

Both cover

  • YouTube monitoring
  • Location tracking
  • YouTube
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Net Nanny

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

Qustodio

  • Blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's devicenot Net Nanny
  • Setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for childrennot Net Nanny
  • Tracking a child's location and getting arrival and departure alertsnot 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

Qustodio

  • Monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app
  • The Android kids app requires Device Administrator, Accessibility and VPN permissions to filter content and prevent uninstall
  • Web content filtering works by running a VPN service on the child's device
  • On Huawei devices battery-saving mode must be disabled for Qustodio to work
  • The product is available in only eight languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, Japanese and Chinese
  • Coverage is limited to Windows, Mac, iOS, Kindle and Android devices

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

Qustodio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 device
    • Basic web filtering
    • Daily activity reports
  • Small Plan$54.95/year
    • 5 devices
    • Advanced web filtering
    • App controls
  • Medium Plan$96.95/year
    • 10 devices
    • All Small features
    • Family locator
  • Large Plan$137.95/year
    • 15 devices
    • All Medium features
    • Priority support

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 Qustodio if

  • You need web filtering & blocking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
  • You also want screen time limits.
Qustodio review

Questions people ask

Is Net Nanny or Qustodio better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and Qustodio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or Qustodio?
Qustodio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for Qustodio.
Does Net Nanny or Qustodio run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
Can I use Qustodio for free?
Yes. Qustodio 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 Qustodio is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that Qustodio cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, Profanity masking. Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Calls & SMS monitoring. Both handle YouTube monitoring, Location tracking, YouTube, 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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Qustodio: How much does Qustodio cost?

Qustodio Basic Plan costs $59.95/year (approximately $5/month) for up to 5 devices. Complete Plan costs $104.95/year (approximately $8.75/month) for unlimited devices.

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Qustodio: Does Qustodio offer a free version?

Yes, Qustodio offers a free version that protects a single device with basic protection features. A free trial of premium features is also available with no credit card required.

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Qustodio: What is the difference between Qustodio Basic and Complete plans?

Basic plan ($59.95/year) protects up to 5 devices with core features like blocking, time limits, and monitoring. Complete plan ($104.95/year) adds unlimited devices, YouTube monitoring, and custom rules. Both include 30-day money-back guarantee.

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