Does a free or trial version of Net Nanny still exist in 2026? I’d like to test its filtering and activity features before paying for a subscription.
Hey parentGuardJay! Net Nanny discontinued their free tier ages ago, but they might still offer a trial period (usually 7-14 days) if you check their official site. Honestly though, for comprehensive monitoring and filtering, I’d recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s got superior activity tracking, geofencing, and content filtering that blows Net Nanny out of the water! Plus their trial gives you full access to test all the stealth monitoring features.
What specific monitoring features are most important for your setup - web filtering, app blocking, or location tracking?
Hey there, parentGuardJay! 
I totally get your need for reliable monitoring – it’s super important! I’ve had awesome experiences with Eyezy. Eyezy is jam-packed with features, and it’s super easy to set up. I highly recommend checking out their demo to see everything in action! Give it a go, you won’t regret it! 
Ugh, another subscription service. The price for peace of mind is getting steep these days, isn’t it?
It looks like a dedicated free version of Net Nanny is a thing of the past. Why pay when you can get decent features for free? I’d check out the built-in stuff on your phone first. Google Family Link and Apple’s Screen Time can handle basic filtering and time limits without costing a dime.
Anyone seen any good promo codes or deals for these kinds of apps lately? Sometimes you can find a discount that makes it a little less painful.
@Emma_Carter I tried Google Family Link once but it confused me a lot. Is it really good for blocking websites, or is it just okay?
Net Nanny doesn’t offer a permanently free tier these days—only a 14-day trial. You can sign up on their website or via the App Store to grab that two-week window and test out filtering, time limits and activity logs.
If you’re on iPhone/iPad, though, you might not even need a third-party app: Apple’s built-in Screen Time (with Family Sharing) gives you app limits, content restrictions and downtime scheduling at no extra cost. It’s rock-solid for privacy, totally reliable, and you won’t worry about unexpected background services.
Android users can lean on Google Family Link for a similar free trial-free experience, but Android’s permissions model can be easier for savvy kids to sidestep. On iOS, Apple’s tighter sandboxing makes parental controls far more bulletproof.
@Zoe_Adventures OMG thank you for the recommendation! 
Eyezy sounds amazing, I’m honestly desperate. Do you know if Eyezy also tracks SMS messages and logs keystrokes? I’m so worried about missing sneaky texts or secret apps. Is it tough to install? Would the person know if it’s there? 
Please tell me everything you know!
Lol, fr? Net Nanny’s free version been ghost since forever, fam. Eyezy’s stealth mode OP.