Comparison
Lina vs OurFamilyWizard
A factual look at two co-parenting apps built for different situations — pricing, features, and who each one fits best.
OurFamilyWizard and Lina solve the same underlying problem — keeping two homes coordinated — but they're built for different situations. OurFamilyWizard grew out of the US family court system and is priced and positioned around legal documentation. Lina was built for the day-to-day mechanics of shared care: schedules, photos, and the small details that are easy to lose track of between two homes. The comparison below covers where they actually differ.
Last updated: July 2026
How they compare
| Feature | Lina | OurFamilyWizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €6.99/month, €69.99/year, or €129.99 once — one payment covers both parents | $9.17–$22.99/month per parent, billed separately to each parent |
| Free plan | Yes, permanently — limited to 2 threads and 30 photos | No permanent free plan; 30-day money-back guarantee instead |
| Core tools | Messaging, care schedule, shared album, child information, equipment lists | Messaging, shared calendar, expense tracking, file storage |
| Court documentation | Threads can be exported on Lina+; not built as a legal record | Built for court use, with tone-flagging and message export on paid tiers |
| Data & privacy | No ads, no data sharing, GDPR-compliant | Standard privacy policy; no stated no-ads or no-data-sharing commitment |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, web |
| Language support | 11 languages, including Norwegian, German, French, Spanish, and Polish | Primarily English |
| Message editing & sensitive content | Photos and messages can be blurred rather than deleted, to soften emotional moments | No blur or soft-hide option; messages are permanent once sent |
| Account setup | One shared pair — both parents join the same space from the start | Each parent creates and manages a separate individual account |
How the pricing actually plays out
OurFamilyWizard charges every account holder separately, so a two-parent household pays twice — between roughly $18 and $46 a month combined, depending on the tier each parent chooses. Lina charges once: whichever parent subscribes to Lina+ automatically gives the other parent full access, at €6.99 a month or less per year. For families without a court order requiring OurFamilyWizard specifically, that's a meaningful yearly difference.
When court documentation actually matters
OurFamilyWizard's core value proposition is a message record that holds up as evidence — timestamps, tone-flagging, and export tools built with lawyers and courts in mind. Lina supports exporting threads on Lina+, but it wasn't designed as a legal record, and its blur and edit features that make daily use gentler would work against that goal. If a court has ordered a specific documented-communication platform, that requirement should come first.
Two different approaches to privacy
Lina doesn't run ads and states plainly that it doesn't sell or share user data — the subscription is the entire business model. OurFamilyWizard, like most established US SaaS products, publishes a standard privacy policy without a specific no-ads or no-data-sharing commitment. Neither is a red flag on its own, but families who want privacy stated as a design principle rather than a policy footnote should weigh this difference.
Who OurFamilyWizard fits best
- Court-ordered or court-recommended co-parenting arrangements that need an admissible record
- High-conflict situations where documented, unalterable messaging matters most
- Families who want call recording and transcription on top of messaging
Who Lina fits best
- Parents who cooperate well enough to coordinate daily life without a court mandate
- Families who want one payment to cover both parents instead of separate subscriptions
- Parents who prioritize privacy — no ads, no data sharing
- Families across Europe who want the app in their own language
Common questions
Is Lina as court-admissible as OurFamilyWizard?
No. OurFamilyWizard is built and marketed specifically for court documentation, with tone-flagging and message export on its higher tiers. Lina supports exporting threads on Lina+, but it is designed for calm daily coordination rather than as a legal record.
How much does Lina cost compared to OurFamilyWizard?
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. OurFamilyWizard bills each parent separately, from about $9.17 to $22.99 a month per parent depending on the tier.
Does OurFamilyWizard have a free plan?
No. OurFamilyWizard offers a 30-day money-back guarantee instead of a permanent free tier. Lina has a free plan that stays free, with a limited number of threads and photos.
Is Lina available outside the United States?
Yes. Lina is built for European families and is available in 11 languages, including Norwegian, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, and Polish. OurFamilyWizard's interface is primarily in English.
Can both parents use Lina without paying twice?
Yes. One Lina+ subscription unlocks the full app for both parents, with no separate account fee. OurFamilyWizard requires each parent to hold their own paid subscription.
Can I move from OurFamilyWizard 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 that information tends to be light compared to a full message history.
Does Lina have anything like OurFamilyWizard's ToneMeter?
No. ToneMeter analyzes message tone and flags potentially hostile language before sending — a feature aimed at high-conflict communication. Lina doesn't include tone analysis; its equivalent tools are blurring photos or messages and marking messages as important, aimed at reducing friction rather than flagging it.
Which app has more features?
OurFamilyWizard has more built-in tools overall, reflecting its longer history and higher price — call recording, transcription, and multiple storage tiers. Lina is deliberately narrower: messaging, a care schedule, a shared album, and the practical lists most co-parents actually use day to day.
OurFamilyWizard is a trademark of its respective owner. Lina is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OurFamilyWizard. Pricing and features were checked in July 2026 and may have changed — see ourfamilywizard.com for current details.
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