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Qustodio vs Artkive

Qustodio logo

Qustodio

Software

The best parental control app for families

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Artkive logo

Artkive

Software

Save and organize your kids' artwork

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Qustodio monitoring requires installing a separate Kids App on each child device in addition to the parent app; Artkive free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
  • They diverge on capability: Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Artkive covers Art photo capture.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Qustodio and Artkive actually diverge.

Attributes where Qustodio and Artkive differ
AttributeQustodioArtkive
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, KindleWeb, iOS
Founded20122013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Qustodio

  • Web filtering & blocking
  • Screen time limits
  • App blocking & control
  • Location tracking
  • Calls & SMS monitoring
  • Social media monitoring
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Panic button

Only in Artkive

  • Art photo capture
  • Digital organization
  • Tag and categorize
  • Cloud backup
  • Share with family
  • Photo books
  • Mosaic prints
  • Gift products

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Qustodio

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

Artkive

  • Saving kids artnot Qustodio
  • Declutteringnot Qustodio
  • Creating photo booksnot Qustodio
  • Sharing with familynot Qustodio

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Artkive

  • Free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
  • Requires physically mailing artwork to Artkive for professional digitization, not suitable for immediate preservation
  • Digital book and mosaic products carry additional costs starting at $75 per book

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Artkive

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Up to 40 images
    • 3-month access
    • Digital storage only
  • Art Book$75/product
    • 25-350 images
    • Professional photography
    • Premium matte printing

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Artkive if

  • You need art photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want digital organization.
Artkive review

Questions people ask

Is Qustodio or Artkive better?
Neither clearly leads. Qustodio starts at Free and Artkive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Qustodio or Artkive?
Qustodio starts at Free and Artkive at Free.
Does Qustodio or Artkive run on more platforms?
Qustodio runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle. Artkive runs on Web, iOS.
Can I use Qustodio for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Qustodio best used for?
Qustodio is most often used for blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's device, setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for children, tracking a child's location and getting arrival and departure alerts. Of those, blocking apps and inappropriate web content on a child's device and setting screen time limits and screen-free periods for children are not what Artkive is typically brought in for.
What can Qustodio do that Artkive cannot?
Qustodio covers Web filtering & blocking, Screen time limits, App blocking & control, Location tracking. Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Cloud backup. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Artkive: What does Artkive offer and how does the service work?

Artkive helps preserve children's artwork by professionally photographing and digitizing pieces. You order a box (holds 300-400 pieces), fill it with artwork, ship it back prepaid, and receive digital copies plus professionally-designed photo books or framed mosaics.

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Artkive: Is there a free option for storing digital artwork?

There is limited free access: you can store up to 39 digitized images at no cost, and this access expires 3 months after receipt. Membership is only required if you exceed 40 images and want long-term storage.

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Artkive: What do photo books and framed mosaics cost?

Art Books start at $75 for a 25-image book (available in two sizes: 8x8 or 11x8.5). Framed Mosaics range from $14x14 to 26x26 sizes. A Starter Kit costs $14.99 introductory price (regular $39).

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