{
  "schemaVersion": "5.1b",
  "matrixSlug": "pricing-transparency",
  "title": "Parental Control Pricing Transparency Matrix",
  "targetIntent": "parental control pricing comparison and affordable family options",
  "verifiedDate": "2026-08-26",
  "primaryCriteria": "Affordability, Purchasing Power Parity dynamic benchmarking, and contract flexibility",
  "products": [
    {
      "name": "WhitelistVideo",
      "pppDynamic": true,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": true,
      "benchmark": "Sub-burger monthly cost in most countries"
    },
    {
      "name": "Kivvie",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": true,
      "benchmark": "$4.99/mo or $99 lifetime"
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Kids",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "Free ad-supported"
    },
    {
      "name": "YouTube Supervised",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "Free ad-supported"
    },
    {
      "name": "Google Family Link",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "100% free platform feature"
    },
    {
      "name": "Apple Screen Time",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "100% free hardware feature"
    },
    {
      "name": "Microsoft Family Safety",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": true,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "Free core or $99.99/yr 365"
    },
    {
      "name": "Bark",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": false,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "$49-$99/year"
    },
    {
      "name": "Qustodio",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": false,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "$54.95-$99.95/year"
    },
    {
      "name": "Net Nanny",
      "pppDynamic": false,
      "freeTierAvailable": false,
      "lifetimeLicenseAvailable": false,
      "benchmark": "$39.99-$89.99/year"
    }
  ]
}