A free alternative to TalkingParents
According to TalkingParents' official FAQ, a paid subscription has been required since March 30, 2026; the cheapest plan, Essentials, costs $7 a month after a 30-day trial. If the free plan was what you used, FamSync gives you a free co-parenting app again, for both parents.
Is there a free alternative to TalkingParents?
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 TalkingParents feature, but it covers the everyday ones.
- Co-parent chat: sent messages can't be edited or deleted, and you can export them to PDF.
- Shared custody calendar with ready-made schedules or your own pattern.
- Schedule swaps with accept or decline, saved with date and time.
- Child expenses split between parents, with an up-to-date balance.
- PDF report of the period you choose, with a SHA-256 fingerprint to check it hasn't been altered.
How much does TalkingParents cost?
TalkingParents' official FAQ says a paid subscription has been required since March 30, 2026; the cheapest plan, Essentials, costs $7 a month after a 30-day trial. 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
If a court order or your lawyer tells you to use a specific app, follow that instruction. To compare features in detail, check TalkingParents' official site: this page only compares prices and describes what FamSync does.
How do I switch from TalkingParents to FamSync?
There's no automatic import, but setting up takes a few minutes. Keep any export you need from TalkingParents, 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.
- Create your family and pick your custody schedule.
- Send the other parent the 6-character family code: they join for free, with no email or password.
Frequently asked questions
Does TalkingParents still have a free plan?
Not according to its official FAQ, read on October 31, 2026: since March 30, 2026 a paid subscription is required.
Can I move my old messages to FamSync?
There's no automatic import. Keep the export from your old app, and start the new conversation in FamSync.
Is FamSync really free?
Yes. Every feature is free for both parents. The app shows ads; an optional subscription removes them.
Try the free alternative
Free for you and the other parent, on iPhone and Android.
