Parenting · head to head
Net Nanny vs The Bump
The short version
- Only The Bump has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; The Bump the Bump is free with no paid tier; it carries no subscription and monetises through advertising and retail partnerships
- They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, The Bump covers Week-by-week pregnancy guides.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Net Nanny and The Bump 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 The Bump
- Week-by-week pregnancy guides
- Baby development tracking
- Expert advice
- Community support
- Registry planning
- Due date calculator
- Symptom checker
- Shopping lists
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 The Bump
- Screen time limitsnot The Bump
- Online safetynot The Bump
- App controlnot The Bump
The Bump
- Pregnancy informationnot Net Nanny
- Baby trackingnot Net Nanny
- Registry planningnot Net Nanny
- Parenting supportnot 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
The Bump
- The Bump is free with no paid tier; it carries no subscription and monetises through advertising and retail partnerships
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
The Bump
Free- FreeFree
- Week-by-week guides
- Baby development tracker
- Expert articles
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 The Bump if
- You need week-by-week pregnancy guides.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want baby development tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Net Nanny or The Bump better?
- Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and The Bump at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or The Bump?
- The Bump has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for The Bump.
- Does Net Nanny or The Bump run on more platforms?
- Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. The Bump runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use The Bump for free?
- Yes. The Bump 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 The Bump is typically brought in for.
- What can Net Nanny do that The Bump cannot?
- Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. The Bump covers Week-by-week pregnancy guides, Baby development tracking, Expert advice, Community support. 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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