Instead of Qustodio
Qustodio alternatives
Qustodio combines content filtering, app blocking, screen-time schedules, activity reports, and location tracking across Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, and Kindle. It monitors browsing, social media, and location in real time, while time limits, scheduled breaks, internet pauses, and screen-free routines shape device use. The free version protects one device with basic features. Basic costs $72.94 per year for five devices, while Complete costs $104.95 per year for unlimited family devices.
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Kaspersky Safe Kids
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Families wanting YouTube history review and location alerts — Kaspersky Safe Kids adds YouTube search and watch-history review, plus GPS location alerts, alongside Qustodio-like controls.
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Google Family Link
by Google Family LinkFree plan AndroidiPhoneWebFamilies seeking free core controls across Android and iOS — Google Family Link is free, with content filtering, schedules, app blocking, reports, and location tracking across Android, iOS, and web.
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Apple Screen Time
Free plan iPhoneMacApple families needing weekday and weekend routines — Apple Screen Time adds separate weekday and weekend app routines, Downtime, and App Limits within Apple platforms.
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Safe Lagoon
by Safe LagoonFree plan AndroidAndroid families seeking a low monthly starting price — Safe Lagoon matches Qustodio’s core controls on Android while starting paid coverage at $6.99/mo.
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KidSafe360
Free plan AndroidWebAndroid families needing geofencing and safety alerts — KidSafe360 pairs an Android child app with a web dashboard offering GPS history, geofencing, and safety alerts.
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Kids Dashboard
by Kids DashboardFree plan AndroidAndroid families wanting ten-device coverage — Kids Dashboard supports up to 10 devices on Android, exceeding Qustodio Basic’s five-device coverage at a lower starting price.
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Microsoft Family Safety
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows - 10
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KidsNanny
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1 - 12
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iKeyMonitor
Free plan WebWindowsMac+2 - 15
KidLogger
Free plan WebWindowsMac+2 - 16
Kroha
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb7.2 Visit site - 17
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ParentProof
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+27.1 Visit site - 20
NetSpy
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Pluckeye
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+1 - 24
Readers may consider alternatives for a free plan, a different price, or another platform mix. Qustodio’s iOS calls and messages monitoring requires a Windows or Mac computer. Its panic button and certain Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X alerts are Android-only. Compare supported platforms, device coverage, filtering, scheduling, blocking, reports, and location tools with your family’s setup. Trial terms and paid coverage also matter when deciding whether an alternative fits better than Qustodio.