Net Nanny Alternative

Best Net Nanny Alternative for Mac & iOS in 2025

Outdated technology, uses blocklists instead of AI, expensive.

Join 2,500+ parents switching from Net Nanny

Why Switch from Net Nanny to KidGuard AI?

Net Nanny Limitations

  • Blocklist-based (not AI)
  • Expensive ($89.99/year for 5 devices)
  • Slow to detect new threats
  • Poor Mac support
  • Complex configuration

KidGuard AI Solutions

  • System-wide blocking across ALL browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
  • 100% on-device AI - zero cloud tracking
  • Natural language controls: "Block social media after 8 PM"
  • Two-way SMS control - check status and adjust rules via text
  • Unlimited devices and kids for one price

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

mac Support

Net Nanny

Basic Mac support with limited browser coverage

KidGuard AI

Full macOS support with system-level filtering

browser Coverage

Net Nanny

Limited to specific browsers

KidGuard AI

All browsers blocked (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Brave)

privacy

Net Nanny

Cloud-based blocklist checking

KidGuard AI

100% on-device AI - no cloud lookups

natural Language

Net Nanny

Manual category and site blocking

KidGuard AI

Natural language rule creation with AI

sms Agent

Net Nanny

Email alerts only

KidGuard AI

Two-way SMS control from any phone

pricing

Net Nanny

$89.99/year for 5 devices

KidGuard AI

$79/year for unlimited devices (early bird)

Switch from Net Nanny in 5 Minutes

Easy migration process. No data loss. Better protection.

1

Export your Net Nanny block lists

2

Install KidGuard AI

3

Our AI automatically categorizes sites (no need for manual lists)

4

Set up natural language rules to replace category blocks

5

Cancel Net Nanny subscription

30-day money-back guarantee. Cancel anytime.

What Net Nanny Users Say

"Outdated technology, uses blocklists instead of AI, expensive."

— Common complaint from Net Nanny users

KidGuard AI Solves This

We built KidGuard AI specifically to address the limitations of existing parental control apps. Our system-level HTTPS filtering works across all browsers on Mac, our on-device AI keeps your family's data private, and our natural language interface makes setup effortless.

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