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Norton Family vs Peanut

Norton Family logo

Norton Family

Parenting

Comprehensive parental control from Norton Security

From
$49.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Peanut logo

Peanut

Parenting

Connect with moms who get it

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Peanut 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; Peanut peanut Plus prices are not published and are shown only inside the app, varying by country
  • They diverge on capability: Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Peanut covers Mom matching.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Norton Family and Peanut actually diverge.

Attributes where Norton Family and Peanut differ
AttributeNorton FamilyPeanut
Starting price$49.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, MacIos, Android
Founded19912017

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 Norton Family

  • Antivirus protection
  • Web monitoring
  • App blocking
  • Screen time management
  • Location tracking
  • Activity reports
  • Social media monitoring
  • Custom alerts

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
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Norton Family

  • Parental monitoring and child device managementnot Peanut
  • Web content filtering and screen time controlsnot Peanut
  • Location tracking and device lock capabilities for Android/iOSnot Peanut

Peanut

  • Meeting other mothers at a similar stage nearbynot Norton Family
  • Joining support groups for newborn care, toddlers and related topicsnot Norton Family
  • Asking parenting questions anonymously through incognito modenot 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

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

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

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 Norton Family if

  • You need antivirus protection.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac.
  • You also want web monitoring.
Norton Family review

Choose Peanut if

  • You need mom matching.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want group discussions.
Peanut review

Questions people ask

Is Norton Family or Peanut better?
Neither clearly leads. Norton Family starts at $49.99/year and Peanut at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Norton Family or Peanut?
Peanut has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $49.99/year for Norton Family and Free for Peanut.
Does Norton Family or Peanut run on more platforms?
Norton Family runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac. Peanut runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Peanut for free?
Yes. Peanut 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 parental monitoring and child device management, web content filtering and screen time controls, location tracking and device lock capabilities for android/ios. Of those, parental monitoring and child device management and web content filtering and screen time controls are not what Peanut is typically brought in for.
What can Norton Family do that Peanut cannot?
Norton Family covers Antivirus protection, Web monitoring, App blocking, Screen time management. Peanut covers Mom matching, Group discussions, Direct messaging, Event planning. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Norton Family: How much does Norton Family cost?

Norton Family costs $49.99 per year for a single annual subscription. This is the only plan offered; there are no monthly billing or tiered options available.

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Norton Family: Is there a free trial for Norton Family?

Yes, Norton Family offers a free 30-day trial. A payment method is required at sign-up and will be charged at the end of the trial unless you cancel before the trial period ends.

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Norton Family: What devices does Norton Family support?

Norton Family supports Windows, Android, and iOS devices. Mac is not supported for parental control features. Features include web filtering, time limits, app monitoring, location tracking, and instant device lock.

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