Comparison
Lina vs 2Houses
Two European co-parenting apps, built for different needs — pricing, features, and who each one fits best.
Lina and 2Houses are both built by European companies and bound by GDPR, so the usual "Europe vs. US" comparison doesn't apply here. The real differences are in scope and price: 2Houses positions itself as a broader family hub with a social journal and detailed expense tracking, while Lina is built narrower — around the day-to-day logistics of shared care. The comparison below covers where they actually differ.
Last updated: July 2026
How they compare
| Feature | Lina | 2Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €6.99/month, €69.99/year, or €129.99 once — one payment covers both parents | $8.25/month, billed annually at $99/year — one payment covers the whole family |
| Free plan | Yes, permanently — limited to 2 threads and 30 photos | No permanent free plan; 14-day free trial instead (credit card required) |
| Core tools | Messaging, care schedule, shared album, child information, equipment lists, basic expense logging | Messaging, shared calendar, expense tracking, information bank, journal, photo albums |
| Shared expense tracking | Basic — simple expense logging, without categorization or exportable reports | Built in — categorized spending, running balance, exportable CSV/PDF reports |
| Data & privacy | No ads, no data sharing, GDPR-compliant | GDPR-compliant (Belgium-based); reviewed by a third-party security auditor |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, web |
| Language support | 11 languages, including Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Polish | 6 languages: English, French, Dutch, Italian, German, Spanish — no Nordic languages |
| Message history | Threads can be exported on Lina+; photos and messages can be blurred or marked important | Messages can't be deleted once sent — archived and printable, but not marketed as a legal record |
| Account setup | One shared pair — both parents join the same space from the start | One family account — both parents, children, and trusted third parties (mediators, grandparents) can be added |
How the pricing compares
2Houses charges $8.25 a month, billed annually at $99 a year, for the whole family, with no permanent free tier — just a 14-day trial that requires a credit card upfront. Lina has a free plan that stays free, limited to 2 threads and 30 photos, plus Lina+ at €6.99 a month or a one-time €129.99 for lifetime access. Neither app bills parents separately, but 2Houses requires payment from day one to keep using it past the trial.
Two different scopes
2Houses positions itself as a broader family hub: alongside coordination tools, it includes a Journal — a social-feed-style space for sharing news, photos, videos, and quotes — plus detailed expense tracking with CSV and PDF exports. Lina is deliberately narrower: messaging, a care schedule, a shared album, and the practical lists parents use day to day. It includes basic expense logging, but without 2Houses' categorized reports or a social-feed-style journal.
Language coverage differs
Both companies are based in the EU and bound by GDPR, so the usual "Europe vs. US" comparison doesn't apply here. The real difference is which European languages each app supports: 2Houses covers English, French, Dutch, Italian, German, and Spanish. Lina adds Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Polish — languages 2Houses doesn't offer, which matters most for families in the Nordics or Poland.
Who 2Houses fits best
- Families who want a broader, social/journal-style shared space, not just logistics
- Families who need detailed expense tracking with exportable reports
- Families who want a web app in addition to mobile
Who Lina fits best
- Nordic or Polish-speaking families who want the app in their own language
- Families who want to try the app for free before committing to a subscription
- Families who prefer a narrower toolset built specifically around daily coordination
- Families who want the lower-cost option — Lina's yearly plan runs below 2Houses' $99/year equivalent
Common questions
How much does 2Houses cost compared to Lina?
Lina+ is €6.99 a month, €69.99 a year, or a one-time €129.99 for lifetime access, and one payment covers both parents. 2Houses charges $8.25 a month, billed annually at $99 a year, for the whole family — there's no confirmed monthly-only option on its pricing page.
Does 2Houses have a free plan?
No. 2Houses offers a 14-day free trial that requires a credit card, not a permanent free tier. Lina has a free plan that stays free, with a limited number of threads and photos.
Is 2Houses available in Norwegian or other Nordic languages?
No. 2Houses supports English, French, Dutch, Italian, German, and Spanish. Lina is available in 11 languages, including Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, and Polish.
Does 2Houses track shared expenses?
Yes. 2Houses has a built-in expense tracker with categorized spending, a running balance, and exportable CSV or PDF reports. Lina also lets parents log shared expenses, but more simply — without categories, balances, or exportable reports.
Can I move from 2Houses to Lina?
There's no automated import tool between the two apps. Most families switch by starting fresh in Lina and re-entering the ongoing details — contacts, medical information, and the current care schedule — since journal entries and expense history tend to stay in 2Houses rather than transfer over.
Is 2Houses built for court documentation like OurFamilyWizard?
Not specifically. Messages in 2Houses can't be deleted once sent and can be archived or printed, but 2Houses isn't marketed as a court-focused tool the way OurFamilyWizard is. Lina similarly isn't built as a legal record, though threads can be exported on Lina+.
Which app has more features?
2Houses has a broader feature set — a Journal for sharing family updates, detailed expense reports, and an information bank for medical and contact details, on top of messaging and a calendar. Lina is narrower by design: messaging, a care schedule, a shared album, and the lists most co-parents actually use day to day.
Do both parents get full access with one 2Houses subscription?
Yes. Like Lina, 2Houses charges once per family rather than billing each parent separately — one parent subscribes, and the rest of the family, including both parents, children, and trusted third parties, gets access.
2Houses is a trademark of its respective owner. Lina is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by 2Houses. Pricing and features were checked in July 2026 and may have changed — see 2houses.com for current details.
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