Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Kaspersky vs Qustodio
Kaspersky
Higher score in this comparison
Qustodio
What sets them apart
| Compare | KasperskyReviewVisitVisit | QustodioReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Devices | 10 | from 5 |
| Jurisdiction | CH | ES |
| Features | Kill switch, Split tunnelling | Screen time, Web filter, Location |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS | Windows, Android, iOS, Mac, Kindle |
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $8.75 |
| Server countries | 93 | Not confirmed |
| Protocols | WireGuard | Not confirmed |
| Streaming services | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ | Not confirmed |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Qoria (formerly Family Zone) |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Same on both: Money-back period (30 days).
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Key differences
- Kaspersky scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Features: only Kaspersky offers Kill switch, Split tunnelling.
- Features: only Qustodio offers Screen time, Web filter, Location.
- Platforms: only Kaspersky offers MacOS.
- Platforms: only Qustodio offers Mac, Kindle.
- Support channels: only Kaspersky offers Community.
- Support channels: only Qustodio offers Email, Phone.
- Founded is lower at Kaspersky: 1997 vs 2010.
Our verdict on each
Kaspersky
Kaspersky Secure Connection fits households already inside the Kaspersky ecosystem, since one subscription carries the VPN, password manager and parental controls together. Server reach of 93 countries sits above the median VPN, and 10 devices at once covers a couple or a family.
Qustodio
Qustodio Premium suits households and schools that want screen time limits, web filtering and location tracking on a device count you pick. Monthly billing runs at $5, the yearly plan at $59.95 to $104.95, and a 30 money-back window softens a longer commitment.
Score breakdown
| Area | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.7Monthly billing at $5 is lower than most rivals, but the long term price of $8.75 ranks 97 of 112. |
| Offer | 8.9The offer pairs a 30 day refund window with a 30 day free trial on the wider Kaspersky suite. | 9.1Higher |
| Privacy | 9.4Higher | 9.1 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Spain |
Sources behind this comparison
Kaspersky
- kaspersky.com: 14 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Qustodio
- qustodio.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 5 of 59 | 14 of 59 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Features | No logs, Streaming, Travel | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Legal entity | AO Kaspersky Lab | Qustodio Technologies S.L. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Spain |
| Founded | 1997Lower | 2010 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Password managers
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Family plan | One Kaspersky Premium subscription shared with family members via the same account | Not confirmed |
| Passkeys | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Encryption | AES-256 with key derived from the master password via PBKDF2, zero-knowledge architecture | Not confirmed |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Logging policy | VPN claims your online actions are not logged | Not confirmed |
| Privacy tool type | Ad blocker, Browser | Not confirmed |
Antivirus
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Extras | VPN, Password manager, Parental controls | Not confirmed |
Parental controls
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | Not confirmed | $59.95 to $104.95 |
Identity protection
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 30 days | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Kaspersky | Qustodio | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $5below the median | $9 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $8.75highest quarter | $4.49 |
| Devices | 10at the median | from 5below the median | 10 |
| Server countries | 93above the median | Not confirmed | 60 |
| Money-back period | 30 daysat the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 monthsat the median | 12 months |
Median across 142 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Kaspersky
Pros
- Kaspersky Premium bundles the VPN, password manager and parental controls (vpn, password manager and parental controls) in one subscription a family plan can share
- Device and platform coverage is generous: 10 devices at once, with apps for Windows, macOS and Android on desktop and mobile
- Streaming and travel are stated features, with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ supported and kill switch and split tunnelling built in as standard
Cons
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so quick answers go through documentation or the community rather than live chat
- The protocol list is WireGuard, so readers who want a wider choice of protocols have less room to compare
- The free version that Kaspersky lists sits with antivirus rather than a free VPN, so VPN features start on a paid subscription
Qustodio
Pros
- The feature set is screen time, web filter and location, so time limits, filtering and location sit in one subscription.
- Coverage starts at from 5 devices, with apps listed for Windows, Android and iOS.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving phone and email alongside a help centre.
Cons
- The long term price of $8.75 sits above the site median of €3.97, so Premium monthly billing at $5 is the cheaper route.
- The Qustodio Premium yearly figure runs $59.95 to $104.95 while coverage starts at from 5 devices, so the bill tracks the device count.
Who each suits
Kaspersky
Who it suits
- Households that already pay for Kaspersky security software and want the VPN folded into the same subscription rather than bought separately
- Travellers who want one app for secure connections on Windows, macOS and Android across phones and desktops while abroad
- Families sharing one account, since the family plan passes the same subscription across to other members in the household
Who should look elsewhere
- AVG, if server spread matters most, since its coverage starts at from 100 countries, further than Kaspersky reaches
- Namecheap, if you want the widest server list, since it lists from 100 countries or more across its network
- ESET Brasil, if device counts drive the choice, since its plans scale from 3 to 25 devices under one plan
Qustodio
Who it suits
- Parents who want time limits, filtering and location tracking on a chosen set of home devices.
- Schools and other organisations, since the stated audience is business and coverage starts at from 5 devices.
- Households that start on $5 monthly billing before committing to the yearly plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., at $0.99 a month, is the cheaper pick for light browsing protection rather than child controls.
- Sinew Software Systems, at $1.99 a month, serves password storage rather than a child's screen time.
- ESET Brasil, covering 3 to 25 devices, suits households that want general protection wider than parental controls.
Current offers
Kaspersky
Current offer
Free trial
7-day free trial of Kaspersky VPN: 7 days free
Free for 7 days, auto-renews to a paid subscription unless cancelled in My Kaspersky; 2 days' reminder before trial end
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Qustodio
Current offer
Free trial
Free account with trial of Premium parental control features
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Kaspersky
What does Kaspersky Premium include besides the VPN?+
One Kaspersky Premium subscription covers vpn, password manager and parental controls, and the family plan lets the same subscription be shared with family members through one account. That bundle is the main reason to look here rather than a standalone VPN.
How many devices can one Kaspersky subscription cover?+
The plan covers 10 devices at once, which suits a couple or a shared family without straining. Server reach runs to 93 countries, a wider spread than the median VPN listed on the site.
Qustodio
How much is Qustodio Premium each month?+
Monthly billing for Premium sits at $5, and it is the easiest way to test the filters before signing up for a longer term. The annual figure is quoted as $59.95 to $104.95, so the total moves with the number of devices and the term chosen.
What does the long-term plan work out at?+
The long term price is $8.75, and the longest plan runs for 12 months. Paying month to month at $5 is the more flexible choice, since Qustodio places 97 of 112 brands on that measure.
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