Bark vs. Google Family Link
Bark outperforms Google Family Link with greater customization and more than 7 additional features.
Compare the Features
Bark vs. Google Family Link
Screen time schedules
Bark
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Set custom rules for school time, bedtime, and free time
Google Family Link
Only allows downtime
Only allows downtime
Blocking
Bark
Block specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Block specific sites and 19 categories, including adult content, gaming, and streaming sites
Google Family Link
Only blocks adult content; Chrome must be the default browser
Only blocks adult content; Chrome must be the default browser
Anytime internet pausing
Bark
Disable the internet whenever needed — no matter where your kids are
Disable the internet whenever needed — no matter where your kids are
Google Family Link
Unavailable
Unavailable
Content monitoring
Bark
Scans online activities for concerning content
Scans online activities for concerning content
Google Family Link
Unavailable
Unavailable
Alerts for potential dangers
Bark
Get email/text notifications for issues like cyberbullying and sexual content
Get email/text notifications for issues like cyberbullying and sexual content
Google Family Link
Unavailable
Unavailable
YouTube restricted mode
Bark
Keep restrictions in place no matter how YouTube is accessed while connected to Bark
Keep restrictions in place no matter how YouTube is accessed while connected to Bark
Google Family Link
Available
Available
Child opt-out disabled
Bark
Prevent opt-out of Bark as long as your subscription is active
Prevent opt-out of Bark as long as your subscription is active
Google Family Link
Allows children to turn off parental controls when they turn 13
Allows children to turn off parental controls when they turn 13
Custom bedtime rules
Bark
Allows exceptions for wind-down apps like audiobooks and meditation
Allows exceptions for wind-down apps like audiobooks and meditation
Google Family Link
Only allows incoming calls and emergency calls
Only allows incoming calls and emergency calls
Our Products & Prices
Save up to 42%
Bark Premium
Our comprehensive parental intelligence solution.
$
14 USD
/month
$
99 USD
/year with annual plan
Features
- Manage screen time
- Filter which websites your kids can visit
- Keep up with kids with location alerts and check-ins
- Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms
- Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more
Bark Jr
Our entry-level product is perfect for younger kids.
$
5 USD
/month
$
49 USD
/year with annual plan
Features
- Manage screen time
- Filter which websites your kids can visit
- Keep up with kids with location alerts and check-ins
- Monitor texts, email, YouTube, and 30+ apps and platforms
- Get alerts for issues like cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more
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Bark was created by parents, for parents, to offer a better, easier, and more effective way to help families create healthy digital habits.