Qustodio
Parental control app for filtering content, limiting screen time and tracking kids
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Pricing
Free · from $5/mo
Free trial
Yes
Company
Qustodio LLC
Platforms
What is Qustodio?
Qustodio is parental control and digital wellbeing software. Parents use it to filter websites and apps, set screen time limits and watch their children's activity across devices. Everything is managed from one dashboard, and the company says more than 9 million families use it.
Parents can block or limit apps, set routines and screen-free periods for study or bedtime, and get daily and weekly activity reports. Other tools cover social message monitoring for WhatsApp, Instagram and Line, call and message tracking, family location with place alerts, and AI-powered alerts for risky in-game voice chat. Apps are available for smartphones, tablets, desktops and Chromebooks.
Qustodio suits families who want both content filtering and activity monitoring in one tool. It also offers a version for schools. A free account comes with a trial of Premium features, and no credit card is required.
Key features
- Website and app filtering and blocking
- Screen time limits, scheduled breaks and internet pauses
- Custom routines for study and bedtime
- Social message monitoring for WhatsApp, Instagram and Line
- Call and message tracking with contact blocking
- Family location tracking with arrival and departure alerts
- AI alerts for risky in-game voice chat
- Daily and weekly activity reports
Use cases
Who it's for
Reducing screen addiction
Set time limits for devices, specific apps and games so kids don't spend too long on screens.
Better sleep
Schedule screen-free periods before bedtime.
Catching cyberbullying
Monitor messages, social media and contacts, get alerts and block bullies.
Blocking inappropriate content
Block adult websites and review what your child watches on YouTube.
Qustodio pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 9, 2026. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
| Plan | Free | Basic | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid monthly | Free | yearly only$59.95 billed yearly | yearly only$104.95 billed yearly |
| Paid yearly | Free | $5/mo | $8.75/mo |
| Devices protected | 1 | Up to 5 | Unlimited |
| Support | — | Premium email | Priority phone (Care Plus) |
| Money-back guarantee | — | 30 days | 30 days |
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Which plan do you need?
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How Qustodio compares
- At $5/mo, Qustodio starts cheaper than 1 of 3 similar tools with published prices (median $4.17).
- Qustodio has a free plan, like 2 of the 4 alternatives below.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QQustodio | $5/mo | — | — | |||
B Bark | $6/mo | — | — | — | Qustodio vs Bark | |
N Net Nanny | $3.33/mo | — | — | — | — | Qustodio vs Net Nanny |
N NextDNS | $1.99/mo | — | — | — | Qustodio vs NextDNS | |
A AdGuard DNS | — | — | — | Qustodio 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
- Free account includes a Premium trial with no credit card required
- Works on smartphones, tablets, desktops and Chromebooks
- Monitors social messages, calls and location as well as filtering content
Limitations
- Panic Button is Android-only
- Call and message monitoring on iOS requires a Windows or Mac computer
Qustodio FAQ
Is Qustodio free?
Yes, you can create a free account, and it includes a trial of Premium features. No credit card is required.
Which devices does it support?
Smartphones, tablets, desktops and Chromebooks.
Can it monitor social media?
Yes. It tracks messages on apps such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Line and sends alerts for anything concerning.
Does it track location?
Yes. It shows family locations and sends alerts when someone arrives at or leaves a saved place.
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Qustodio
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