OurFamilyWizard vs TalkingParents vs ParenThing
Reviewed 18 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026 · Independent comparison
OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents are the two best-known co-parenting apps, and both are built around court-ready communication records. They are also both US-first and paid. ParenThing is the EU-hosted option built for UK and Irish families, with a free tier both parents can use and one Premium plan (€12.99 a month) covering the whole family. Here is how the three compare, fairly.
Side by side
| OurFamilyWizard | TalkingParents | ParenThing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From £107.99/year per parent | From $7/month (USD) | Free tier; Premium €12.99/mo per family |
| Free tier | No | No standing free plan | Yes |
| Charged per parent | Yes, each parent subscribes | Per account | No; one Premium plan covers the family |
| Where your data is hosted | US transfer under SCCs | US-centric | EU (Ireland) |
| Built for | US-first, UK site | United States | UK & Ireland |
| Secure messaging | Yes | Yes, unalterable | Yes |
| Shared calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Expense tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Court-record reputation | Strong, US and UK | Strong, US | Newer to market |
How to choose
Choose OurFamilyWizard if a UK court or CAFCASS has recommended it, or you specifically want its long-established court reputation and are happy to pay per parent.
Choose TalkingParents if your priority is its unalterable-record and authentication features and you do not mind US pricing and hosting.
Choose ParenThing if you want the everyday essentials free to start for both parents, with one Premium plan (€12.99 a month) covering the whole family, built for UK and Irish families, with your data kept in the EU. It is newer, so it does not yet have the courtroom track record of the two incumbents, but for most separated families it covers what they need without the cost.
If you are in the UK: ParenThing is built for UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, with your data held in the EU rather than being sent to the US.
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Free to start for both parents, one Premium plan per family. Built in Ireland. Your data stays in the EU.
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ParenThing is not affiliated with OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents. This comparison is based on publicly available information from ourfamilywizard.co.uk and talkingparents.com, verified in July 2026. Prices and features change; please check current terms before deciding. This page is general information, not legal advice.