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Lina and its alternatives
Choosing a co-parenting app depends on your situation. Here is a factual comparison of Lina and five 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.
Last updated: July 2026One payment covers both parents
Lina, 2Houses, and Cozi charge per family. OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, and AppClose bill each parent separately.
Permanent free plan
Only Lina and Cozi include a plan that never expires. The other four offer a trial at most.
Court documentation
OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, and AppClose are built around legal documentation. Lina, 2Houses, and Cozi focus on everyday coordination.
The six apps side by side
| App | Price | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
 Lina
Calm daily coordination for two homes
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Price €6.99/mo · €69.99/yr · €129.99 onceOne payment covers both parents | Free plan PermanentLimited to 2 threads and 50 photos |
Best for
Parents who cooperate reasonably well and want one affordable, privacy-first app |
| OOurFamilyWizard The court-recommended standard in the US Compare Lina vs OurFamilyWizard | Price $9.17–22.99/mo per parentBilled separately to each parent | Free plan No free plan30-day money-back guarantee instead |
Best for
High-conflict or court-mandated situations needing a documented record |
| 22Houses A broader family hub with journal and albums Compare Lina vs 2Houses | Price $8.25/mo, billed annually at $99/yrOne payment covers the whole family | Free plan 14-day trialCredit card required |
Best for
Families wanting a social, journal-style shared space |
| TTalkingParents Documented messaging with calling options Compare Lina vs TalkingParents | Price $7–32/mo per parentThree tiers, billed separately to each parent | Free plan 30-day trial |
Best for
Parents who need a written record and call recording, without full court tools |
| CCozi A general family calendar and to-do app Compare Lina vs Cozi | Price Free with ads; Gold $39/yr; Max $79.99/yrOne subscription covers the whole family | Free plan Permanent, ad-supported |
Best for
Any family wanting a shared calendar — not built specifically for two-household custody |
| AAppClose A large, established app now moving to paid tiers Compare Lina vs AppClose | Price $7.99–8.99/mo per parent≈ $16–18/mo for a two-parent household | Free plan 60-day trial |
Best for
Families who want an established app with AI drafting help and court-ready records |
A quick way to decide
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 organiser 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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