Lina and its alternatives

Choosing a co-parenting app depends on your situation. Here is a factual comparison of Lina and four other tools parents commonly consider.

Most of these apps solve the same core problem — keeping two households in sync — but they differ in who they're built for, how they bill, and how much structure they assume you need. A few notes before the comparison: pricing below is what each company publicly lists, not a promotional rate, and none of these companies sponsored or reviewed this page.

Lina

Calm daily coordination for two homes

Free plan, or €6.99/month for both parents

Best for

Parents who cooperate reasonably well and want one affordable, privacy-first app

See Lina pricing

OurFamilyWizard

The court-recommended standard in the US

From $9.17/month per parent

Best for

High-conflict or court-mandated situations needing a documented record

Compare Lina vs OurFamilyWizard

2Houses

A broader family hub with journal and albums

$8.25/month, one payment per family

Best for

Families wanting a social, journal-style shared space

Compare Lina vs 2Houses

TalkingParents

Documented messaging with calling options

$7–$32/month per parent, no permanent free plan

Best for

Parents who need a written record and call recording, without full court tools

Compare Lina vs TalkingParents

Cozi

A general family calendar and to-do app

Free with ads, or $39/year for Gold

Best for

Any family wanting a shared calendar — not built specifically for two-household custody

Compare Lina vs Cozi

A quick way to decide

A court has ordered a specific app Use whatever the court specified — usually OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents
You cooperate reasonably well and want to keep costs low Lina — free plan, or one low-cost payment for both parents
You want a more social, journal-style shared space 2Houses
You just need a shared family calendar, not custody-specific tools Cozi

How we compare

We compare publicly listed pricing and features as of July 2026. Lina is not affiliated with any of the other apps listed here, and we revisit this page as pricing changes.

Common questions

What is the best co-parenting app?

It depends on your situation. Court-mandated or high-conflict cases often use OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents for documentation. Parents who cooperate well and want an affordable, privacy-first option often prefer Lina.

Is there a free co-parenting app?

Lina has a permanent free plan. Cozi also has a free, ad-supported tier, though it is a general family organizer rather than a dedicated co-parenting tool. Most dedicated co-parenting apps, including OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents, require a paid subscription.

Do co-parenting apps charge per parent or per family?

It varies. OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents bill each parent separately. Lina and 2Houses use a single payment that covers both parents.

Is OurFamilyWizard or 2Houses better for European families?

2Houses is based in Belgium and available in several European languages, closer to Lina's positioning than OurFamilyWizard, which is US-based and primarily English. Lina focuses specifically on privacy and a single payment for both parents.

Can I use more than one of these apps at once?

Technically yes, but it defeats the purpose — the value of any of these apps comes from both parents using the same one consistently. It's worth agreeing on a single app before either parent starts relying on it.

Do any of these apps work well for high-conflict situations specifically?

OurFamilyWizard and TalkingParents are both built specifically around high-conflict co-parenting, with tone-flagging tools and export formats designed for court use. Lina, 2Houses, and Cozi are built around everyday coordination rather than conflict management or legal documentation.

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