Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team
Qustodio vs Trend Micro
Where Qustodio and Trend Micro differ
| Compare |  Qustodio |  Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $59.95 to $104.95Lower | $74.95 |
| Devices | from 5 | 3 to 10 |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Android, iOS, Kindle, Web | Windows, MacOS, Chrome OS, Android, iOS |
| Features | Screen time, Web filter, LocationCovers more | Screen time, Web filter |
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Key differences
- Trend Micro scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Yearly price is lower at Qustodio: $59.95 to $104.95 vs $74.95.
- Platforms: only Qustodio offers Mac, Chromebook, Kindle.
- Platforms: only Trend Micro offers MacOS, Chrome OS.
- Features: only Qustodio offers Location.
- Support channels: only Qustodio offers Email.
- Support channels: only Trend Micro offers Chat, Community.
- Founded is lower at Trend Micro: 1988 vs 2010.
- Trend Micro is available in 34 more countries.
- Pricing model: only Qustodio offers Budget.
Our verdict on each
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.
Trend Micro
Trend Micro packs antivirus, a VPN, a password manager and parental controls into a single subscription, which suits households that prefer a single bill. Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 and costs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median on this site.
Score breakdown
| Area | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Qustodio's paid plan runs $59.95 to $104.95 a year, above the €43.84 median across the parental controls category. | 9.1HigherMaximum Security runs $74.95 in the first year, above the €49.95 median while the Trend Micro VPN term price of $29.95 sits under €3.97. |
| Offer | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Privacy | 9.1 | 9.6Higher |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Parental control apps | 14 of 59 | 10 of 59 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Spain | Japan |
Available in 5 countries for both. Additional countries for Trend Micro: 34.
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free, BudgetCovers more | Free |
| Legal entity | Qustodio Technologies S.L. | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Headquarters | Spain | Japan |
| Founded | 2010 | 1988Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
VPN
| Fact | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Not confirmed | $4.17 to $5.83 |
| Long-term plan price | Not confirmed | $29.95 |
| Features | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Business |
| Jurisdiction | Not confirmed | JP |
| Streaming services | Not confirmed | Streaming |
| Owner | Not confirmed | Trend Micro Incorporated |
| Longest plan (months) | Not confirmed | 12 months |
Privacy tools
| Fact | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Free plan limits | Not confirmed | Free standalone tools and apps only (HouseCall scanner, Deepfake Inspector, Password Generator); full multi-device protection requires a paid subscription |
| Logging policy | Not confirmed | Collects information you provide plus certain information automatically from your devices; per-product data collection disclosure with opt-out |
Identity protection
| Fact | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance amount | Not confirmed | $1,000,000 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 7 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Qustodio | Trend Micro | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly price | $59.95 to $104.95below the median | $74.95above the median | $71.88 |
| Devices | from 5below the median | 3 to 10at the median | 10 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Trend Micro
Pros
- Free utilities are on offer, with a scanner, a deepfake inspector and a password generator
- The subscription adds a VPN, a password manager and parental controls to the antivirus core
- Maximum Security runs on Windows, macOS and Chrome OS and covers 3 to 10
Cons
- Maximum Security at $74.95 for the first year sits above the €49.95 site median
- The free plan limits cover single-purpose utilities only, so a household needs a paid plan for full protection
- The logging policy holds what you supply plus some data read automatically from your device, with an opt-out per product
Who each suits
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.
Trend Micro
Who it suits
- Households mixing desktop and mobile across Windows, macOS and Chrome OS
- Parents wanting screen time and web filtering in the same subscription
- People after protection and a VPN together, a pairing 97.1% of the brands here offer
Who should look elsewhere
- Apple Inc., when the devices in the household are Apple hardware
- Comodo (Xcitium), whose free edition reaches 50
- ESET Brasil, whose first-year price is BRL 64.22
Current offers
Qustodio
Current offer
Free trial
Create your FREE account now: Trial of Premium parental control features
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Trend Micro
Current offer
First period offer
Maximum Security 5 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 74.95 instead of USD 104.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
Internet Security 3 devices 12 months, 29% off first year: USD 59.95 instead of USD 83.95
Introductory purchase price valid for the first term of a new subscription; renews each year at the then-current subscription renewal price; pricing subject to change
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Qustodio | Trend Micro |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Egypt | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 39 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Trend Micro
What does the first year of Maximum Security cost?+
Maximum Security lists $74.95 for the first year, and the same figure appears as the yearly price of $74.95 on that plan. That sits above the €49.95 median first-year price across the brands compared here.
How many devices does a subscription cover?+
Maximum Security covers 3 to 10 depending on the plan, which reaches the 10 upper quartile for device counts among the brands here. A larger household would look at a higher tier rather than this range.