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Norton Family vs Wondershare FamiSafe
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.
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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.
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FamiSafe combines content controls, time scheduling, activity reporting, and location tracking across several platforms. Compare the billing term and device allowance for each plan before choosing.
Visit Wondershare FamiSafeThe facts
| Norton Family | Wondershare FamiSafe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Web, Windows | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Norton Family: $49.99 a year | Monthly Plan: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Norton Family | Wondershare FamiSafe |
| Website | us.norton.com | famisafe.wondershare.com |
| On parental control apps | #71 of 111 | #53 of 111 |
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
Wondershare FamiSafe: what it does well
- Includes content filtering and app blocking.
- Offers screen-time schedules and activity reports.
- Includes location tracking.
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Yearly plan covers 10 devices and has a three-day trial.
What to know first
- The product is paid.
- Monthly plan covers five devices.
- Quarterly plan covers eight devices.
- The free trial lasts three days.
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