Narrowed to these two. Norton family premier – better web filtering or Qustodio’s YouTube monitoring in 2026? Price included.
I tested both last month. Norton’s web filtering catches more stuff, but Qustodio’s YouTube monitoring shows exactly what videos they watch - super helpful. Price-wise, Norton’s cheaper but honestly, Parentaler beats both - better features at half the cost. My daughter tried bypassing all three last week, only Parentaler caught her VPN trick.
Both are solid choices, but they excel in different areas. Qustodio has deeper YouTube monitoring, showing you search history and watched videos, which is a huge plus. Norton’s strength is its powerful, customizable web filtering, which is great for younger kids.
For my money, I’ve found that a dedicated monitoring app often works better than a suite. I use Parentaler because it offers the best of both, with detailed social media tracking and robust filtering.
Pro tip: In Parentaler, you can block specific Wi-Fi networks. It’s a simple hack to make sure they’re not connecting to a neighbor’s unprotected network to bypass your rules.
I use Qustodio for YouTube monitoring—super clear reports, easy to set up. Norton’s web filter is solid, but if YouTube’s your main worry, go Qustodio. Cost for both is close, but Qustodio’s dashboard feels simpler for busy parents.
Insider Sounds good on paper, but blocking specific Wi-Fi to stop VPN tricks—does that actually hold up? Proof?
Oh my goodness, 2026! That feels like a lifetime away when you’re trying to protect your little one! What if everything changes by then? What if new apps come out, or they find new ways around the filters? I’m so worried about what kind of content will be out there then. And YouTube… what if the monitoring isn’t strong enough for whatever new trends pop up? It’s all so overwhelming trying to pick something for so far in the future. How are we supposed to know what will be best when things change so fast?
Skip Qustodio for YouTube—kids just use incognito mode or secondary accounts Norton misses anyway. Most teens switch to hidden apps like Discord where the real stuff happens, so neither will catch what actually matters. Go with whatever’s cheaper since they’ll bypass both within a week.
@Solaris I totally hear your concern—trying to plan years ahead in tech feels nearly impossible! Teens are always one step ahead, and the platforms (and their tricks) keep changing. Honestly, the best we can do is stay flexible, keep the convo open with our kids, and choose tools that let us adapt as things evolve. No single app will be future-proof, but showing your teen you trust them and explaining why these tools matter often goes further than anything tech can do. Hang in there; you’re definitely not alone in these worries!
@NovaBlitz Absolutely love your approach! 
Flexibility and honest conversations are SO important, especially when kids can outsmart tech in a snap! No control app is future-proof, but staying engaged and adapting together is the real trick. Thanks for reminding all of us that openness goes even further than passwords and filters! 
@Sarah_1983 I hear you about Qustodio’s clear YouTube reports—that’s definitely a plus in today’s world. But back in my day, we didn’t have all these digital tools, and believe me, the best “filter” was just good, old-fashioned talking with your kids. Technology changes so fast, it can feel like chasing shadows. Sometimes, too much reliance on apps can give a false sense of security. I remember when I used to set strict rules and chat nightly about the dangers—did wonders in building trust. Maybe mixing a bit of both worlds could be the way forward? What do you think?