Comparison
Lina vs Cozi
A factual look at two very different tools — a co-parenting app built for two households, and a general family organizer built for one.
Cozi and Lina solve different problems. Cozi is a general-purpose family calendar and to-do list, used by all kinds of households — married, single, or separated — to keep everyone's schedule in sync. Lina is built specifically for two households: separate co-parent accounts, a dedicated care schedule, messaging, and the small logistics of shared custody. Families sometimes consider Cozi because it's cheap and already familiar, so this page covers where that works and where it falls short for co-parenting specifically.
Last updated: July 2026
How they compare
| Feature | Lina | Cozi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €6.99/month, €69.99/year, or €129.99 once — one payment covers both parents | Free with ads, or Cozi Gold at $39/year, or Cozi Max at $79.99/year — one subscription covers the whole family |
| Free plan | Yes, permanently — limited to 2 threads and 30 photos | Yes, permanently — ad-supported, with fewer reminders and no calendar search, month view, or shopping mode |
| Built for | Two-household co-parenting specifically — separate accounts sharing one child's information | Any household — not designed around separated parents or custody logistics |
| Messaging | In-app secure messaging between co-parents | Not offered — coordination happens through calendar entries and lists |
| Household separation | Each co-parent has their own account within one shared child profile | One shared calendar and lists visible to everyone invited — no separate views |
| Care schedule tools | Dedicated care schedule with rotation patterns and a care agreement generator | General shared calendar with color-coded family members; no custody-specific templates |
| Expense tracking | Basic shared-expense logging | Not offered |
| Court documentation | Threads can be exported on Lina+; not built as a legal record | Not offered — no timestamping or record-keeping features |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, web |
A general organizer, not a co-parenting tool
Cozi is built to keep any household in sync — married couples, single parents, roommates — through a shared calendar, to-do lists, shopping lists, and recipes. It has no concept of two separate homes, no co-parent-specific fields, and no structure for the recurring logistics of shared custody, like a rotating care schedule or which parent has the kids this weekend. Lina starts from the opposite direction: everything in the app assumes two households sharing one child.
No separate accounts, no messaging
Cozi's calendar and lists are visible to everyone a family invites — there's no way to give each parent their own view or restrict what the other can see. It also has no in-app messaging; coordination happens through calendar entries and shared to-do items. That works for parents who talk easily outside the app, but it offers none of the structure — a message thread, a shared child profile, expense logging — that separated parents often want once daily contact with the other parent is more limited.
Similar pricing model, different scope
Unlike OurFamilyWizard or TalkingParents, Cozi doesn't charge per parent — Cozi Gold ($39/year) or Cozi Max ($79.99/year) covers the whole family with one subscription, much like Lina's €6.99/month or €129.99 lifetime option covers both parents. The free tiers are also both permanent, just ad-supported on Cozi's side. Since neither app is meaningfully cheaper than the other, the real choice comes down to which one actually has the co-parenting-specific features you need.
Who Cozi fits best
- Families who still live together, or who coordinate very well and just need a shared calendar and lists
- Households that want recipe box, meal planning, and shopping list tools alongside scheduling
- Anyone who wants the cheapest possible general-purpose family app and doesn't need co-parenting-specific structure
Who Lina fits best
- Separated parents who want dedicated co-parenting tools — messaging, a care schedule, and expense logging
- Families who want each parent to have their own account rather than one shared family view
- Parents who want a tool built specifically around two-household logistics, not adapted from a general calendar
- Families across Europe who want the app in their own language
Common questions
Is Cozi a co-parenting app?
No. Cozi is a general family organizer — a shared calendar, to-do lists, shopping lists, and recipes — used by all kinds of households, not just separated parents. It has no co-parenting-specific features like a rotating care schedule, separate parent accounts, or expense tracking. Lina is built specifically for two households sharing custody of a child.
How much does Cozi cost compared to Lina?
Cozi is free with ads, or Cozi Gold removes ads for $39 a year, with a higher Cozi Max tier at $79.99 a year adding AI features. Lina is free on a limited plan, or €6.99 a month, €69.99 a year, or €129.99 once for Lina+ — both apps use a single subscription per family rather than charging each parent separately.
Does Cozi have messaging between parents?
No. Cozi has no in-app messaging — coordination happens through calendar entries, notes, and shared to-do lists. Lina includes in-app messaging designed for co-parent communication, including a mark-important flag and photo or message blurring.
Can Cozi show each parent a separate view of the calendar?
No. Cozi's calendar and lists are shared with everyone a family invites, with no option to separate what each parent sees. Lina gives each co-parent their own account within one shared child profile.
Does Cozi track shared expenses?
No. Cozi has no expense-tracking or bill-splitting feature. Lina includes basic shared-expense logging for costs that need to be split between two homes.
Is Cozi enough if we get along well as co-parents?
For low-conflict parents who just need a shared calendar and to-do list, Cozi can work as a lightweight option. It won't help once you need a documented message thread, a rotating custody schedule, or expense splitting — features Lina was built around from the start.
Is Cozi available outside the United States?
Cozi is US-built, and its marketing and support are primarily in English; check the App Store or Google Play listing for your region to confirm current language support. Lina is built for European families and available in 11 languages, including Norwegian, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, and Polish.
Can I move from Cozi to Lina?
There's no automated import between the two apps. Since Cozi's calendar entries aren't structured around a custody schedule, most families switch by setting up their care schedule fresh in Lina rather than trying to migrate calendar data.
Cozi is a trademark of its respective owner. Lina is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cozi. Pricing and features were checked in July 2026 and may have changed — see cozi.com for current details.
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