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Net Nanny vs UrbanSitter

Net Nanny logo

Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UrbanSitter logo

UrbanSitter

Parenting

Find trusted babysitters and nannies fast

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only UrbanSitter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; UrbanSitter the App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership
  • They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, UrbanSitter covers Sitter search.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Net Nanny and UrbanSitter differ
AttributeNet NannyUrbanSitter
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookWeb, Ios, Android
Founded19962011

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
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Profanity masking
  • Location tracking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting

Only in UrbanSitter

  • Sitter search
  • Social network matching
  • Background checks
  • Online booking
  • Payment processing
  • Review system
  • Calendar integration
  • Mobile notifications

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

UrbanSitter

  • Finding babysittersnot Net Nanny
  • Date night childcarenot Net Nanny
  • Recurring childcarenot Net Nanny
  • Nanny searchnot 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

UrbanSitter

  • The App Store listing, seller of record UrbanSitter, LLC, shows the app as free to download and discloses no price for its premium membership

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

UrbanSitter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Browse sitters
    • View basic profiles
    • Limited bookings
  • Premium$35/month
    • Unlimited bookings
    • Full sitter profiles
    • Priority access

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 UrbanSitter if

  • You need sitter search.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social network matching.
UrbanSitter review

Questions people ask

Is Net Nanny or UrbanSitter better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and UrbanSitter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or UrbanSitter?
UrbanSitter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for UrbanSitter.
Does Net Nanny or UrbanSitter run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. UrbanSitter runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use UrbanSitter for free?
Yes. UrbanSitter 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 UrbanSitter is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that UrbanSitter cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, Screen time management, App blocking, YouTube monitoring. UrbanSitter covers Sitter search, Social network matching, Background checks, Online booking. 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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