Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Aura vs Qustodio
Where Aura and Qustodio differ
| Compare |  Aura |  Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $120 | $59.95 to $104.95Lower |
| Devices | from 10 | from 5 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Browsers | Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, iOS, Kindle, Web |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter | Screen time, Web filter, LocationCovers more |
| Money-back period | 60 days | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Qustodio scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Yearly price is lower at Qustodio: $59.95 to $104.95 vs $120.
- Platforms: only Aura offers Browsers.
- Platforms: only Qustodio offers Chromebook, Kindle, Web.
- Features: only Qustodio offers Location.
- Support channels: only Aura offers Chat.
- Founded is lower at Qustodio: 2010 vs 2014.
- Qustodio is available in 3 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Qustodio offers Free.
Our verdict on each
Aura
Aura suits households that want identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls under a single subscription. The trade-off is cost: the monthly plan sits at $12 and the family plan at $32, above the site median of €7.89.
Qustodio
Qustodio is a family-focused parental control service for households that want screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking under a paid plan. Its yearly price runs $59.95 to $104.95, and the broad platform list suits families whose children move between school laptops, phones and tablets.
Score breakdown
| Area | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Monthly plan price of $12 sits above the site median of €7.89, and first-year price of $120 clears €49.95. | 8.9HigherQustodio's paid plan runs $59.95 to $104.95 a year, above the €43.84 median across the parental controls category. |
| Offer | 9.5Bundles VPN, password manager and parental controls on one subscription, with a family plan at $32 covering adults, kids and devices. | 9.5 |
| Privacy | 8.7 | 9.1Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 15 of 59 | 14 of 59 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Aura: 1. Additional countries for Qustodio: 4.
Cost in a real example
A year covering 5 devices
Aura
$120
$120
Qustodio
$59.95 to $104.95
$59.95 to $104.95
Qustodio costs $60.05 less.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Budget | Free, BudgetCovers more |
| Legal entity | Aura Sub, LLC | Qustodio Technologies S.L. |
| Headquarters | United States | Spain |
| Founded | 2014 | 2010Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
VPN
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $12 | Not confirmed |
| Long-term plan price | $12 | Not confirmed |
| Server countries | 100 | Not confirmed |
| Features | Streaming | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Business | Not confirmed |
| Renewal price | $120 | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Netflix, YouTube | Not confirmed |
| Longest plan (months) | 12 months | Not confirmed |
Password managers
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15 | Not confirmed |
| Free plan | No | Not confirmed |
| Family plan | 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices | Not confirmed |
| Security audit | ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II third-party audited | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | 256-AES | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| First-year price | $120 | Not confirmed |
| Free version | No | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Data removal
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Data brokers covered | from 425 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Aura | Qustodio | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $120highest quarter | $59.95 to $104.95below the median | $71.88 |
| Devices | from 10at the median | from 5below the median | 10 |
| Money-back period | 60 dayshighest quarter | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Aura
Pros
- A single subscription covers identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls, with parental tools for screen time and web filtering.
- Monitoring runs across 3 credit bureaus, which matches the 3 site median and the 30 brands ranked on it.
- The family plan covers 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices at $32 per month.
Cons
- There is no free plan, so you start on a paid subscription with a trial of 14 days.
- The monthly plan price of $12 sits above the site median of €7.89, and the first-year price of $120 is higher still.
- Identity insurance of $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 looks generous, but Aura ranks at 10 of 45 on that measure.
Qustodio
Pros
- The paid Qustodio plan bundles screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking, as screen time, web filter and location sets out.
- Platform coverage spans Windows, Mac and Chromebook, so the paid plan reaches school laptops, family desktops and e-readers.
- A free option sits alongside the budget tier, as free and budget shows, so a household can test the rules before paying.
Cons
- Yearly fees run $59.95 to $104.95, which is above the €43.84 median across this category.
- Device coverage starts at from 5, under the 10 median device count in the category.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, with no live chat listed for instant answers.
Who each suits
Aura
Who it suits
- Households that want a single subscription covering identity monitoring, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls
- Families covering several adults and unlimited kids who value the family plan of 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices at $32
- Readers who want a 60 day money back window and a 14 day trial before deciding
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers who want a free plan or free version to sample, which Aura does not offer
- Buyers who will not stretch past the $12 monthly plan or the $120 first-year price
Qustodio
Who it suits
- Parents who want screen time, web and location rules applied together across the family.
- Households where the devices in use already sit within Windows, Mac and Chromebook.
- Families on a modest budget who can start on the free Qustodio option and move up later.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., where the family controls cost $0, so households already inside that ecosystem have no separate subscription to weigh.
- Control D, whose platform list of Windows, macOS and Linux adds Linux desktops that Windows, Mac and Chromebook does not cover.
- ESET Brasil, where yearly fees of BRL 64.22 to BRL 278.32 are quoted in Brazilian reais rather than dollars.
Current offers
Aura
Current offer
Free trial
14-day free trial on all Aura plans: 14 days free
Free trial offer can only be redeemed once per customer; full access to plan features depends on identity verification and credit eligibility
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
60-day money-back guarantee on all annual plans: 60 days
Only for annual plans purchased through Aura websites (excludes Amazon) or via the Customer Support team
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Qustodio
Current offer
Free trial
Create your FREE account now: Trial of Premium parental control features
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Aura | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Spain | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Aura
What does Aura cost per month, and what happens at renewal?+
The monthly plan is $12 and the family plan is $32, covering 5 adults, unlimited kids and unlimited devices. The first-year price is $120 and the renewal price is $120, so the figure after a year stays where it is. A long term plan price of $12 runs 12 months.
Is there a free version of Aura to try first?+
There is no free plan and no free version, so a paid subscription is the only way in. A free trial of 14 days and a money back period of 60 days soften that. Across the site most brands do ship a free version, so Aura is the exception here.
Qustodio
What does Qustodio cost a year?+
The paid Qustodio plan runs $59.95 to $104.95 for a year. That is the figure the plan is listed at, so it is where a household budget should start. Anyone unsure about the rules can try the free option before committing to a yearly payment.
How many devices does a Qustodio plan cover?+
A paid Qustodio plan covers from 5 on the tiers the company lists. Across this category the typical subscription sits at a 10 median device count, so a home with more screens than the plan allows needs to weigh a second subscription.