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Fami vs FamilyHQ
Both stand on family calendar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Fami combines household planning features with a separate child-focused view and a free plan. AI meal suggestions and advanced task tools require Premium, which has monthly and annual options.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
FamilyHQ is built around organizing school email into schedules, summaries, and family action items. Its Starter plan is free, while higher email limits and family sharing are on paid plans.
Visit FamilyHQThe facts
| Fami | FamilyHQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium annual: $44.99 a year | Family: $4.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | fami-app.com | getfamilyhq.com |
| On family calendar apps | #6 of 43 | #10 of 43 |
Fami: what it does well
- Free plan includes calendar, chores, shopping list, budget, and places.
- Calendar supports recurring events and four views.
- Chores can earn rewards and automatically credit allowance.
- Meal suggestions can feed into the shared shopping list.
- Users can request full data deletion through the app.
What to know first
- Premium monthly costs $4.99 a month.
- Premium annual costs $44.99 a year.
- Location is collected when permission is granted for location-based features.
FamilyHQ: what it does well
- Summarizes each child’s week and highlights items needing action.
- Extracts deadlines for permission slips, payments, and supplies.
- Syncs with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Outlook.
- Users can choose forwarded mail, delete data, or export it.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to 10 emails per month.
- Family plan allows 50 emails per month.
- Cafeteria and Summer Camps features are coming soon.
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