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AT&T Secure Family vs Microsoft Family Safety
Both stand on parental control apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
AT&T Secure Family brings several family-safety controls into one paid mobile app. Check the member, device, and recurring-billing terms before choosing it.
Visit AT&T Secure FamilyChoose Microsoft Family Safety if your family needs controls for screen time, content, and permissions across Windows and Xbox, with mobile management available through its app. Look elsewhere if you need location or driving safety features, which Microsoft says are going away, or if using a browser other than Edge is essential while web filters are on.
Visit Microsoft Family SafetyThe facts
| AT&T Secure Family | Microsoft Family Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Android | Android, iPhone, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Secure Family: $7.99 a month | Microsoft 365 Family: $129.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | att.com | microsoft.com |
| On parental control apps | #96 of 111 | #6 of 111 |
AT&T Secure Family: what it does well
- Content filtering and app blocking
- Screen-time scheduling
- Activity reports and location tracking
- Caller ID and call screening
- Supports up to 30 devices
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid after 30-day trial
- Limited to 10 family members
- Auto-renews every 30 days
Microsoft Family Safety: what it does well
- Screen-time limits cover apps and games on Windows, Xbox, and Android.
- Content filters can block apps, games, and non-kid-friendly browsing.
- Organizers can manage members, permissions, and activity reports.
- The free plan provides an option without a listed subscription price.
What to know first
- Web and search filters require Microsoft Edge.
- Location and driving safety features are going away.
- Mobile app availability varies by country or region.
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