Net Nanny
Parental controls, web filtering and screen time limits for family devices
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Pricing
From $3.33/mo
Company
SafeToNet Limited
Founded
1994
Platforms
What is Net Nanny?
Net Nanny is parental control software that filters web content, blocks websites and apps, and manages screen time on children's devices. It scans every page on the device as it loads, so harmful content can be caught in real time rather than after the fact.
Parents use a dashboard and a Family Feed that reports online searches and flags content related to pornography, suicide, weapons and drugs. Other tools include screen time schedules, iOS app blocking and location tracking. The software runs on Windows, macOS and iOS.
Net Nanny has been on the market since 1994 and is now owned by SafeToNet Limited. It is sold as an annual subscription priced by number of devices, from a single desktop up to 20 devices, which suits single-computer homes as well as larger families.
Key features
- Real-time on-device scanning of web content
- Internet filter and pornography blocking
- Website blocker
- App blocking on iOS devices
- Screen time limits and allowed online hours
- Location tracking
- Family Feed with search and alert reporting
- Parent dashboard for managing settings
Use cases
Who it's for
Blocking adult content
Parents can filter pornography and other harmful material on kids' devices as pages load.
Managing screen time
Set daily limits and the hours when a child is allowed online.
Monitoring search activity
The Family Feed reports searches and flags content about suicide, weapons or drugs.
Controlling iOS apps
Block specific apps on a child's iPhone or iPad.
Net Nanny pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 9, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
| Plan | 1 Desktop | 5 Device Family Protection Pass | 20 Device Family Protection Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid monthly | yearly onlybilled yearly at $39.99/yr (regular $49.99) | yearly onlybilled yearly at $54.99/yr (regular $79.99) | yearly onlybilled yearly at $89.99/yr (regular $129.99) |
| Paid yearly | $3.33/mo | $4.58/mo | $7.50/mo |
| Devices covered | 1 | 5 | 20 |
| Supported platforms | PC or Mac | PC, Mac & iOS | PC, Mac & iOS |
| Features included | All Net Nanny features | All features | All features |
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How Net Nanny compares
- At $3.33/mo, Net Nanny starts cheaper than 2 of 3 similar tools with published prices (median $4.17).
- Net Nanny has no free plan, while 3 of the 4 alternatives below have one.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNet Nanny | $3.33/mo | — | — | — | — | |
Q Qustodio | $5/mo | — | — | Net Nanny vs Qustodio | ||
B Bark | $6/mo | — | — | — | Net Nanny vs Bark | |
N NextDNS | $1.99/mo | — | — | — | Net Nanny vs NextDNS | |
A AdGuard DNS | — | — | — | Net Nanny vs AdGuard DNS |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- On the market since 1994
- Family plans cover up to 20 devices
- Content is scanned in real time on the device
- Alerts for porn, suicide, weapons and drug-related content
Limitations
- No Android support listed; it runs on Windows, macOS and iOS
- The single-device plan covers desktops only
- App blocking is limited to iOS
Net Nanny FAQ
How much does Net Nanny cost?
The listed prices are $39.99/year for one desktop, $54.99/year for 5 devices and $89.99/year for 20 devices. These are promotional discounts off the regular prices.
Which platforms does it support?
Windows, macOS and iOS.
Can it block specific apps?
Yes, it can block apps on a child's iOS devices.
Who makes Net Nanny?
SafeToNet Limited. Net Nanny has been used by parents since 1994.
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