Software · head to head
Norton Family vs Care.com
Norton Family
Software
Comprehensive parental control from Norton Security
- From
- $49.99/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Care.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Norton Family norton Family can only be installed on a child's Windows PC, iOS or Android device, with no macOS support; Care.com the App Store listing states Care.com Premium Membership auto renews for the same duration and price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- They diverge on capability: Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Care.com covers Caregiver search.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Norton Family and Care.com actually diverge.
| Attribute | Norton Family | Care.com |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49.99/year | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1991 | 2006 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Norton Family
- Antivirus protection
- Web monitoring
- App blocking
- Screen time management
- Location tracking
- Activity reports
- Social media monitoring
- Custom alerts
Only in Care.com
- Caregiver search
- Background checks
- Secure messaging
- Job posting
- Payroll services
- Tax assistance
- Reviews and ratings
- Identity verification
Both cover
- Cloud deployment
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Norton Family
- Blocking unsuitable websites and reporting which sites a child visitsnot Care.com
- Scheduling screen time limits and a School Time focus modenot Care.com
- Tracking a child's device location with arrival and departure alertsnot Care.com
Care.com
- Finding babysittersnot Norton Family
- Hiring nanniesnot Norton Family
- Senior carenot Norton Family
- Pet sittingnot Norton Family
- Housekeepingnot Norton Family
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Norton Family
- Norton Family can only be installed on a child's Windows PC, iOS or Android device, with no macOS support
- Windows 10 in S mode is explicitly excluded
- Not all features are available on all supported platforms
- Location Supervision is not available in all countries and must be activated before use
- Video Supervision covers only videos watched on YouTube.com and does not track YouTube videos embedded in other sites or blogs
- Mobile App Supervision shows and controls apps only on Android devices
- The Android app relies on the AccessibilityService API to see websites viewed and to stop the child removing permissions
- Features require the child's device to have an internet or data plan and to be turned on
Care.com
- The App Store listing states Care.com Premium Membership auto renews for the same duration and price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
Pricing, plan by plan
Norton Family
$49.99/year- Norton 360 Deluxe$49.99/year
- Antivirus protection
- Parental controls
- Screen time limits
- Norton 360 Premium$99.99/year
- Everything in Deluxe
- Location tracking
- Advanced monitoring
Care.com
Free- BasicFree
- Create profile
- Browse caregivers
- Post jobs
- Premium$39/month
- Unlimited messaging
- Background checks
- Priority listing
Which should you pick?
Choose Norton Family if
- You need antivirus protection.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
- You also want web monitoring.
Choose Care.com if
- You need caregiver search.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want background checks.
Questions people ask
- Is Norton Family or Care.com better?
- Neither clearly leads. Norton Family starts at $49.99/year and Care.com at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Norton Family or Care.com?
- Care.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49.99/year for Norton Family and Free for Care.com.
- Does Norton Family or Care.com run on more platforms?
- Norton Family runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Care.com runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Care.com for free?
- Yes. Care.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Norton Family starts at $49.99/year.
- What is Norton Family best used for?
- Norton Family is most often used for blocking unsuitable websites and reporting which sites a child visits, scheduling screen time limits and a school time focus mode, tracking a child's device location with arrival and departure alerts. Of those, blocking unsuitable websites and reporting which sites a child visits and scheduling screen time limits and a school time focus mode are not what Care.com is typically brought in for.
- What can Norton Family do that Care.com cannot?
- Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Web monitoring, App blocking, Screen time management. Care.com covers Caregiver search, Background checks, Secure messaging, Job posting. Both handle Cloud deployment, Web support, Ios support, Android support.