Free Co-Parenting Apps: Compare Plans, Trials, and Costs

If you’re looking for a free co-parenting app, check what “free” means before you and your co-parent sign up. Some apps offer an ongoing free plan. Others offer a trial, or free or discounted access for parents who qualify. Subscription prices and features can also vary by plan and where you sign up.

This guide compares four well-known co-parenting apps—OurFamilyWizard, TalkingParents, AppClose, and BestInterest—and explains what Cordial is planning for early access. Prices below were checked on October 20, 2026. They can change, so confirm current terms on each app’s official pricing page before subscribing.

At a glance

App	Free option or starting price	What to know
OurFamilyWizard	Plans start at $110 per parent per year	Annual subscriptions are per parent. Free or discounted subscriptions may be available to parents who qualify for a fee waiver.
TalkingParents	Plans start at $7 per month	The app requires a paid subscription, with a 30-day free trial shown on its pricing page. Fee waivers may be available to eligible parents.
AppClose	60-day free trial; then $7.99/month on the web or $8.99/month in the app	AppClose describes its subscription as all-inclusive and offers free accounts to some parents who qualify.
BestInterest	$0 ongoing plan	Its free plan includes core tools such as secure messaging, journaling, and AI coaching. Paid plans add features and start at $9.99 per month.
Cordial	Planned: free during early access	Cordial is in development. Future pricing and the final early-access feature set have not been announced.

OurFamilyWizard
Free option or starting price
Plans start at $110 per parent per year
What to know
Annual subscriptions are per parent. Free or discounted subscriptions may be available to parents who qualify for a fee waiver.
TalkingParents
Free option or starting price
Plans start at $7 per month
What to know
The app requires a paid subscription, with a 30-day free trial shown on its pricing page. Fee waivers may be available to eligible parents.
AppClose
Free option or starting price
60-day free trial; then $7.99/month on the web or $8.99/month in the app
What to know
AppClose describes its subscription as all-inclusive and offers free accounts to some parents who qualify.
BestInterest
Free option or starting price
$0 ongoing plan
What to know
Its free plan includes core tools such as secure messaging, journaling, and AI coaching. Paid plans add features and start at $9.99 per month.
Cordial
Free option or starting price
Planned: free during early access
What to know
Cordial is in development. Future pricing and the final early-access feature set have not been announced.

What the major apps offer

OurFamilyWizard

OurFamilyWizard offers messaging, a shared calendar, expense tracking, and other co-parenting tools. Its US pricing page lists plans starting at $110 for one year, and each parent needs their own subscription. The company also offers free or discounted subscriptions to parents who qualify for its fee-waiver program. See OurFamilyWizard plans and pricing and subscription requirements.

TalkingParents

TalkingParents offers several monthly plans, listed at $7, $16, and $32 per month. Its plans include secure messaging and a shared calendar, with additional features varying by plan. The pricing page currently shows a 30-day free trial and says a paid subscription is required to use the app. Eligible parents may apply for a fee waiver. See TalkingParents plans and pricing.

AppClose

AppClose combines messaging, a shared parenting calendar, expense tracking, records, and other tools. Its pricing page offers a 60-day trial and lists a monthly price of $7.99 when subscribing on the web or $8.99 in the app. It also says some parents can apply for free accounts, including parents experiencing financial hardship and domestic-violence survivors. See AppClose pricing and eligibility details.

BestInterest

BestInterest offers a free plan with no expiration. Its pricing page says the free plan includes core tools such as secure messaging, journaling, and AI coaching. Paid plans add features and are listed at $9.99, $14.99, and $29.99 per month. See BestInterest plans and pricing.

Questions to ask before choosing an app

“Free” does not always mean the same thing. Before choosing an app, check:

Is there a permanent free plan, a time-limited trial, or a fee waiver?
What happens when a trial ends?
Does each parent need a separate subscription? Can one person pay for both?
Are messaging, calendars, records, calls, and file storage included, or limited by plan?
Can you export your information if you stop using the app?
Does the app fit your family’s communication needs and any requirements in your parenting plan or court order?

If cost is the deciding factor, compare the total cost for both parents—not only the price shown for one account. Also check whether a free option includes the specific tools you need.

Cordial and early access

Cordial is being developed to help co-parents keep communication organized and focused on the children. Cordial plans to make access free during its early-access period while the product is tested and improved with user feedback. Future pricing has not been finalized, and the early-access features may change as development continues.

Join Cordial’s early-access waitlist

The right app depends on what your family needs

A co-parenting app can help keep messages, schedules, and child-related information in one place. The best fit depends on which features matter to your family, how each app handles access and records, and what it costs for the people who need to use it.

Prices and plans change. This comparison is for general information, not legal advice. Check each provider’s current terms before signing up.

Sources

Pricing checked October 20, 2026. Verify each provider’s current pricing and terms before subscribing.