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Qustodio: cost, fit and limits
Qustodio is a parental control app made by Qustodio Technologies S.L. that filters websites, limits screen time, tracks location and sends activity reports for children on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebook devices, with AI-powered alerts on its Complete plan.
What to know first
Qustodio sells a free version for one device, Basic at €46.95 a year for up to 5 devices and Complete at €79.95 a year for unlimited devices, as listed on its plans page in November 2026. The AI-powered search alerts and message alerts sit on Complete only. Some message alerts and the panic button work on Android only, and calls and messages on iOS need a Windows or Mac computer.
Qustodio at a glance
| Maker | Qustodio Technologies S.L., Spain |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | €46.95 per year for Basic |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Parental Control Software in 2026, rank 1 of 10 |
| Website | qustodio.com |
Who Qustodio is best for
Parents testing before paying
The free version protects one device with basic features, so a parent can try the apps and reports on one phone before choosing between the two paid tiers.
Households with unlimited devices
Complete covers an unlimited number of devices for €79.95 a year, which suits families where children share tablets, laptops and phones across several rooms.
Families on Chromebooks and Macs
Apps are listed for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and Chromebook, a wider spread than several rivals that name only phones or Windows PCs.
Qustodio plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Protects a single device with basic protection features, which is enough to try the parent app and the reports on one phone. |
| Basic | €46.95 per year (€3.91 per month) | Up to 5 devices; core safety features including games and app blocking, location monitoring and web filtering. |
| Complete | €79.95 per year (€6.66 per month) | Unlimited devices; adds AI-powered search alerts and AI-powered message alerts and the advanced safety features. |
Checked November 2026.
What Qustodio does
- Web filtering
- Sites are filtered by category and age, with block lists and allow lists, so a parent can open a single blocked site for homework without changing the whole profile.
- Time limits
- Limits apply per device, per app and for screen-free periods, which lets a family keep dinner and bedtime free while leaving a study tool available.
- AI-powered alerts
- The Complete plan lists AI-powered search alerts and message alerts. The pages read do not say which model is used or how often an alert fires.
- Activity reports
- Daily and weekly reports summarize what a child did online, so a parent can review a week at once instead of watching a live feed.
- Panic button
- A panic button is listed for Android. A child can use it to send an alert to a parent, and the pages tie it to Android only.
- App blocking and location
- Games and apps can be blocked and a child's location monitored, both included from the Basic plan upward, so the cheaper paid tier is not limited to filtering alone.
How Qustodio handles your data
The privacy policy names Qustodio Technologies S.L. as the controller and says personal data is kept as long as necessary for the stated purposes and until the account is deactivated. Afterward it is retained in a blocked and secure manner for legal and administrative periods. The pages read do not say whether customer data is used to train AI models, where data is hosted or whether any certification such as ISO 27001 applies, so the vendor's policy was not checked for those points. The site logo reads Qustodio by Aura, and Aura's policy lists Qustodio LLC among its group companies.
Where Qustodio falls short in practice
- Android-only alert features. Message alerts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X and the panic button are available on Android only, so a family with iPhones gets a thinner version of the AI alerts.
- iOS calls and messages need a computer. Monitoring calls and messages on iOS requires a Windows or Mac computer, which adds a setup step that parents with only phones may find awkward.
- AI alerts sit behind the top plan. The AI-powered search alerts and message alerts are listed on Complete only, so the cheaper Basic plan at €46.95 a year does not include them.
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Qustodio: common questions
Does Qustodio have a free plan?
Yes. The free version protects a single device with basic protection features. Basic at €46.95 a year covers up to 5 devices, and Complete at €79.95 a year covers unlimited devices. The free version does not carry the AI-powered alerts, which the plans page lists on Complete only.
Which Qustodio plan includes the AI alerts?
The Complete plan lists AI-powered search alerts and AI-powered message alerts, and the homepage says parents can receive AI-powered alerts. The pages we read do not describe which model produces them, so a trial on a test device is the way to see what a parent actually receives.
Does Qustodio work on iPhone as well as Android?
It has an iOS app, but some features differ. Message alerts for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X and the panic button are Android only, and calls and messages on iOS need a Windows or Mac computer. Web filtering and time limits apply on both.
Who owns Qustodio?
The privacy policy names Qustodio Technologies S.L. as the company, and the site states Spain as its country. The footer calls Qustodio a registered trademark of Qustodio LLC, the logo reads Qustodio by Aura, and the Aura privacy policy lists Qustodio LLC among its group companies.
How many devices can one Qustodio plan cover?
The free version covers one device and Basic covers up to 5 devices. Complete covers unlimited devices according to the plans page. Prices are billed per year, and the page shows the monthly equivalent next to each, so €46.95 appears as €3.91 a month for Basic.