A free alternative to OurFamilyWizard
On October 31, 2026 OurFamilyWizard's official pricing page started at $110 a year, for each parent, with a refund within 30 days. If you'd rather not pay twice for the same calendar, FamSync is free for both parents.
Is there a free alternative to OurFamilyWizard?
Yes. FamSync is a free co-parenting app for both parents: shared custody calendar, overnights, schedule swaps, child expenses, chat and PDF reports, with no trial and no subscription. It's supported by ads, which an optional subscription removes. It doesn't copy every OurFamilyWizard feature, but it covers the everyday ones.
- Shared custody calendar with each parent's nights and the overnight count.
- Schedule swaps with accept or decline, saved with date and time.
- Child expenses from a receipt photo, split 50/50 or by your agreed share.
- Co-parent chat: sent messages can't be edited or deleted.
- Read-only access for your lawyer or mediator, and a PDF report of the period that matters.
- A profile for each child: doctor, school, allergies, medication and emergency contacts.
How much does OurFamilyWizard cost?
OurFamilyWizard's official pricing page started at $110 a year on October 31, 2026, and each parent needs their own subscription. FamSync is free for both parents. The table below compares the cheapest plans, as listed on each app's official page.
| App | Free plan | Lowest price | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| FamSync | Yes, every feature (with ads) | Free. Ad-free: optional subscription, €0.99 a month in the eurozone | Not needed |
| AppClose | No | $7.99 a month on the web, $8.99 in the app | 60 days |
| TalkingParents | No, since March 30, 2026 | $7 a month (Essentials plan) | 30 days |
| OurFamilyWizard | No | $110 a year, per parent | Refund within 30 days |
Prices taken from the official pages on October 31, 2026: AppClose, TalkingParents, OurFamilyWizard. They may change; some offer fee waivers for parents in financial hardship. FamSync's subscription price is shown in your local currency in the App Store and Google Play. Names are trademarks of their respective owners.
When to stay with the app you have
In the US, OurFamilyWizard is often named in custody orders. If your order or your lawyer names a specific app, follow that instruction. To compare features in detail, check OurFamilyWizard's official site: this page only compares prices and describes what FamSync does.
How do I switch from OurFamilyWizard to FamSync?
There's no automatic import, but setting up takes a few minutes. Keep any export you need from OurFamilyWizard, then create your family in FamSync, pick your custody schedule from the ready-made patterns and invite the other parent with a 6-character code. They join for free, with no email or password.
- Download FamSync on iPhone or Android.
- Pick your custody schedule from the ready-made patterns.
- Send the other parent the 6-character family code: they join for free.
Frequently asked questions
Do both parents need to pay?
Not with FamSync: every feature is free for both parents. The app shows ads; an optional subscription removes them.
Can I import my calendar from OurFamilyWizard?
There's no automatic import. You set up the schedule once in FamSync, which takes a few minutes with the ready-made patterns.
Can my lawyer see the calendar?
Yes: you can give your lawyer or mediator read-only access, or send them the PDF report for the period that matters.
Try the free alternative
Free for you and the other parent, on iPhone and Android.
