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Kaspersky Safe Kids 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.
Choose Kaspersky Safe Kids if you want web and YouTube filtering alongside screen-time controls, reports, and location alerts. The free version covers basic internet and device-use monitoring, while Premium adds location tracking and other controls. US customers should look elsewhere because Kaspersky says purchase is unavailable to them.
Visit Kaspersky Safe KidsChoose 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
| Kaspersky Safe Kids | Microsoft Family Safety | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $14.99 a year | Microsoft 365 Family: $129.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | usa.kaspersky.com | microsoft.com |
| On parental control apps | #2 of 111 | #6 of 111 |
Kaspersky Safe Kids: what it does well
- Filters website categories, custom sites, and search results.
- Lets parents review YouTube search and watch history.
- Supports app limits and device-use schedules.
- Provides GPS tracking and location alerts.
- Offers settings for three child age groups.
What to know first
- US customers cannot purchase from Kaspersky’s US product page.
- Location tracking and real-time alerts are Premium features.
- Premium plan price is unavailable for US customers.
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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