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Kaspersky Safe Kids vs Norton Family
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.
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Norton Family combines web filtering, time controls, reporting, and location supervision for supported child devices. The annual subscription includes unlimited devices and a trial, while platform differences and Mac exclusion affect setup choices.
Visit Norton FamilyThe facts
| Kaspersky Safe Kids | Norton Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $14.99 a year | Norton Family: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Norton Family |
| Website | usa.kaspersky.com | us.norton.com |
| On parental control apps | #2 of 111 | #71 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.
Norton Family: what it does well
- Website filtering and content-topic blocking
- Schedules and daily screen-time limits
- Search, video, and activity supervision
- Location maps with 30-day history
- Unlimited devices on the annual plan
What to know first
- No free plan; costs $49.99 per year
- Mac is not supported
- Windows supervision needs browser extensions
- Video supervision excludes YouTube and Hulu apps
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