Net Nanny review

Net Nanny lists $3.33 a month as the entry rate, with long-term pricing of $7.50 a month on plans running up to 12 months. Yearly billing sits at $39.99 to $89.99. Families paying month to month pay less each month than those locking into a long term.

Renewal is listed at $4.17 a month, above the $3.33 entry rate, so a later year is dearer than the first. Check the renewal figure before committing to a long term, and note the 14 day refund window set out in the return policy.

A single Net Nanny plan covers 1 to 20 devices, which suits a household or a small group rather than a large institution. Buyers should count the screens that need filtering at home or in class before choosing a plan length.

Net Nanny's listed apps cover Windows, macOS and iOS, so Windows and macOS desktops plus iOS devices are handled. A household that mixes in Android phones or Linux machines has to cover those screens another way, since the platform list stops at Windows, macOS and iOS.

The plan bundles screen time, web filter and location in one subscription, so web filtering, screen time limits and location tracking are handled together rather than bought as separate tools. Families can set limits per device without juggling several services at once.

Net Nanny lists business as its audience, so the product is aimed at schools, childcare settings and families buying a business plan for home use. It is operated by Zift Software LLC and owned by SafeToNet Limited.

Net Nanny's headquarters country is US and its terms fall under US law, with Zift Software LLC as the contracting entity and SafeToNet Limited as the parent. The service has been running since 1996, so it is a long-established name in filtering.

Support runs on email, chat and phone, so help comes by email, live chat, phone and a self-service help centre. Buyers who only want written replies still have that, and anyone who needs to speak to someone during setup has the option too.