How much does OurFamilyWizard cost? 2026 prices and alternatives
OurFamilyWizard (OFW) sells annual and two-year plans, and each parent needs their own subscription. Below are the prices shown on OFW's pricing page on October 18, 2026, next to TalkingParents and AppClose. Prices change; check the linked pages before you buy.
OurFamilyWizard plans and prices
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed every two years | Notable inclusions (OFW's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $110 | $220 | "1 GB secure file storage", "Receive-only calls", optional add-ons |
| Essentials | $149.99 | $276 | "45 minutes per month for documented video and audio calling", "Download unlimited PDF records", "GPS-verified Check-ins", "5 GB secure storage" |
| Premium | $216 | $396 | "Unlimited Calls", unlimited storage, certified records "notarized, printed, and mailed to you" |
| Max | $299.88 | $551.76 | Call recordings and call transcriptions |
Source: ourfamilywizard.com/pricing, checked October 18, 2026. The page shows these as per-month equivalents from $9.17 (Basic) to $22.99 (Max) on the two-year term. We did not find a month-to-month option on that page.
Does each parent pay?
Yes. OFW's pricing page says: "You and your co-parent will each have your own accounts... You will each need to have your own subscriptions, but you are able to pay for your co-parent if you would like." So for two parents on Basic, the annual cost is $220; on Essentials, $299.98.
Discounts, waivers and refunds
- Financial need: "We offer free or discounted subscriptions to parents in financial need."
- Military: "We provide subscriptions at a greatly reduced rate for military families."
- Refunds: "you can receive a full refund within the first 30 days of your plan," with the note that "Refund policies vary by platform."
- Children, third parties and professionals: the page lists free accounts for children, third parties and professionals.
On its page for courts, OurFamilyWizard says that "Hundreds of family law judges, justices, and magistrates in all 50 states are ordering families in contested cases to use OurFamilyWizard" (OFW for courts). If your order names OFW, you need OFW; an alternative will not satisfy the order.
OurFamilyWizard vs TalkingParents vs AppClose
| OurFamilyWizard | TalkingParents | AppClose | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Basic $110/year | Essentials $7/month | $7.99/month on the web ($8.99 in the app) |
| Top price | Max $299.88/year | Ultimate $32/month | One plan; $83.88/year or $143.76 per two years prepaid on the web |
| Plans | Basic, Essentials, Premium, Max | Essentials, Enhanced ($16/month), Ultimate | "One all-inclusive plan. No feature tiers." |
| Billing terms shown | 1 or 2 years | Monthly, or annual ("Save 8%") | Monthly, annual, two-year |
| Free trial | None stated; 30-day refund | "30-day FREE trial" | "Try free for 60 days", no credit card |
| Free tier | No (free child, third-party and professional accounts) | No: paid subscription required since March 30, 2026 | No |
| Each parent pays | Yes, per OFW | Not stated on the pricing page | Not stated on the pricing page |
| Fee waiver | Free or discounted for financial need; military rate | Fee waiver for financial or domestic violence support, if eligible | Fee waiver and military discount |
| Calls | Documented calling from Essentials; recording on Max | Calls "recorded and transcribed in their entirety"; minutes by plan | Unlimited calls, call recording |
| Works if the other parent never joins | Built for both parents | Built for both parents | "Solo Mode" for records, schedules and expenses without the other parent |
Sources, all checked October 18, 2026: OurFamilyWizard pricing, TalkingParents pricing, TalkingParents Accountable Calling, AppClose pricing. TalkingParents' annual prices load dynamically and were not captured, so only monthly prices are listed.
Which one makes sense?
- A court order names an app: use that app. Ask the court or your attorney about fee waivers if cost is a problem; all three companies say they offer some form of waiver.
- Both parents agree to message through one platform: compare total cost for two parents and whether you need calling, payments or storage.
- The other parent will not join anything: a shared messaging app helps less. AppClose's Solo Mode or a private log kept by you alone may fit better.
Where CoParent Diary fits
CoParent Diary is not a messaging platform and not a replacement for an app a court has ordered. It is a free, private custody log kept by one parent in their own browser: exchanges, lateness, missed time, expenses and notes, exported as one dated PDF. Nothing is shared with the other parent and there is no account. We are building an iPhone version; join the waitlist if that would help.
Questions
How much is OurFamilyWizard per month?
OFW bills annually or every two years. Annual plans are $110 (Basic), $149.99 (Essentials), $216 (Premium) and $299.88 (Max) per parent, as listed on October 18, 2026. Per-month equivalents on the two-year term start at $9.17.
Do both parents have to pay for OurFamilyWizard?
Each parent needs their own subscription, according to OFW's pricing page, though one parent may pay for the other.
Can I get OurFamilyWizard for free?
OFW says it offers free or discounted subscriptions to parents in financial need, and reduced rates for military families. Apply through OFW.
Is TalkingParents free?
Not anymore. TalkingParents says that as of March 30, 2026 a paid subscription is required, with a 30-day free trial and fee waivers for eligible parents.
Is AppClose free?
AppClose offers a 60-day free trial and then one plan at $7.99 per month on the web, with annual and two-year prepaid options and fee waivers.
Sources
Checked 2026-10-18. Links open the original publisher.
- OurFamilyWizard: Pricing (plans, prices, per-parent subscriptions, waivers, refund).
- OurFamilyWizard: For courts (quoted court-ordering statement).
- TalkingParents: Pricing (plans, monthly prices, trial, paid-only change, fee waiver).
- TalkingParents: Accountable Calling (call recording and transcription).
- AppClose: Pricing (single plan, prices, trial, Solo Mode, fee waiver).