Kaspersky Safe Kids
Parental control app from Kaspersky with web filtering, screen time rules and GPS tracking across devices.
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Is Kaspersky Safe Kids free?
No, it's a paid product
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About Kaspersky Safe Kids
Kaspersky Safe Kids is a parental control app from the security company Kaspersky. Parents can filter websites, turn on safe search for YouTube, control which apps a child can use, set screen time budgets and schedules, and see a child's location on a map. Settings come with presets by age group, and parents manage everything from their own phone. It runs on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, and AV-TEST has given it its parental control approval several years running. It is sold as a subscription with a 30-day money-back guarantee and is also included for a year with the Kaspersky Premium security suite. Availability depends on country: Kaspersky notes that some plans are limited in certain regions, so check before buying.
Best for: Families with a mix of Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac devices who want one set of rules.
Pros and cons
What works
- Works on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
- Age-based presets for content and app rules
- GPS locator and YouTube safe search
- Included with Kaspersky Premium
Why people leave
- Not available in every country
- Paid subscription for the full feature set
- Features vary between Android and iOS
Kaspersky Safe Kids vs Net Nanny, Google Family Link and Microsoft Family Safety
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Kaspersky Safe Kids | Net Nanny | Google Family Link | Microsoft Family Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid | Free | Free |
| Verified price | — | $39.99 a year for 1 desktop (list $49.99) | — | — |
| Free plan | No | No | Free app | Free app |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS, iOS, Web | Android, iOS, Web | Windows, Android, iOS, Web |
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Top Kaspersky Safe Kids alternatives
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Net Nanny68.8Long-running filter with real-time page scanning and a Family Feed of activity.
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Google Family Link64.8Free alternative if your children use Android phones or Chromebooks.
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Microsoft Family Safety61.8Free screen time and Edge filters for Windows and Xbox households.
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Apple Screen Time57.5No extra app or subscription for families on iPhone and iPad; limits and approvals are part of the OS.
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Norton Family55.9Similar paid web filtering and location tracking from a US-owned security company, covering Windows, Android and iOS.
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Kaspersky Safe Kids: common questions
What is Kaspersky Safe Kids?
Kaspersky Safe Kids: Parental control app from Kaspersky with web filtering, screen time rules and GPS tracking across devices. Best for families with a mix of Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac devices who want one set of rules. Available for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
Is Kaspersky Safe Kids free?
No, Kaspersky Safe Kids is a paid product.
Does Kaspersky Safe Kids have a free trial or refund?
Refund policy: 30-day money-back guarantee. Source: Kaspersky Safe Kids's own site.
Is Kaspersky Safe Kids open source?
No, Kaspersky Safe Kids is not open source.
What platforms does Kaspersky Safe Kids run on?
Kaspersky Safe Kids is available for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS.
What are the best alternatives to Kaspersky Safe Kids?
The highest-ranked Kaspersky Safe Kids alternatives right now are Net Nanny, Google Family Link and Microsoft Family Safety. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Kaspersky Safe Kids vs Net Nanny: what's the difference?
Both Kaspersky Safe Kids and Net Nanny are paid products. Only Kaspersky Safe Kids runs on Android. Only Net Nanny runs on Web.