Harbor at a glance
- $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial
- Subscription is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person
- Messaging, expenses, custody calendar, Temperature Check, and exports
- Works solo or with both parents · iOS, Android, and web
Harbor vs OurFamilyWizard
Harbor and OurFamilyWizard both cover documented messaging, expenses, calendars, and exports. The practical split is price and daily friction: Harbor is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person, while OurFamilyWizard bills each parent at a higher typical rate and is the name most often written into court orders. If an order names OurFamilyWizard, use OurFamilyWizard.
OurFamilyWizard at a glance
- From about $12.50 per parent/month on annual Essentials billing
- Typically $220–$600/year for two parents before add-ons
- The court-familiar incumbent with per-parent pricing and ToneMeter.
Pricing from OurFamilyWizard pricing, last checked August 17, 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Harbor | OurFamilyWizard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month or $49.99/year after a 7-day trial | From ~$12.50/parent/month; two parents often $220–$600/year |
| Who pays | Per person | Per parent |
| Documented messaging | Timestamped, non-editable chat with topics and read receipts | Documented messaging with professional access |
| Tone check before send | Temperature Check scores tone and offers a calmer rewrite | ToneMeter and optional writing assistant on higher tiers |
| Expenses | Splits, payments, receipt OCR, and exports in one ledger | Expense log with reimbursements; some tools are add-ons |
| Custody calendar | Schedules, exceptions, and Google / Apple / Outlook sync | Shared calendar with requests and journal |
| Works with one parent | Yes — start solo and keep a record | Usable by one parent; the other parent is expected to join |
| GPS exchange check-ins | Location-verified handoffs with on-time / late tracking | Available on higher tiers |
| Professional access | Read-only invites for lawyers, mediators, and coaches | Free professional accounts for attorneys and coordinators |
| Court-ready exports | One-tap message, expense, and calendar reports | Court-ready exports and a long legal track record |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, and web | iOS, Android, and web |
When to pick OurFamilyWizard
Pick OurFamilyWizard when a judge, GAL, or parenting coordinator has already named it, or when the other parent will only join a platform they already know. Harbor is the better first choice when you can choose the app: $49.99/year per person, Temperature Check, and daily expenses plus calendar in one place.
- Widely recognized by family-law professionals and often named in orders
- ToneMeter plus writing assistance on higher tiers
- Deep add-on ecosystem and professional access
Where Harbor is usually stronger
OurFamilyWizard is the most court-familiar co-parenting app. Harbor is usually the better value for families who are not bound to a named platform: $49.99/year per person versus OFW Essentials around $12.50 per parent per month.
- Per-parent pricing makes a two-parent household much more expensive
- Some features sit behind higher tiers or add-ons
- Heavier interface for quick daily use
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor cheaper than OurFamilyWizard for two parents?
Yes in typical two-parent setups. Harbor is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person. OurFamilyWizard lists Essentials around $12.50 per parent per month on annual billing, so two parents often pay $220–$600/year before add-ons. Confirm current OFW pricing on their site.
Does Harbor have a tone checker like OurFamilyWizard ToneMeter?
Yes. Harbor Temperature Check scores a draft in conversation context and offers a calmer, BIFF-style rewrite before you send. OurFamilyWizard ToneMeter is the closest incumbent feature and usually sits on paid tiers.
Should I use Harbor if my court order names OurFamilyWizard?
No. If a court order names OurFamilyWizard, use OurFamilyWizard. Harbor is an alternative when you can choose the app, not a substitute for a named platform.
Do both apps support court-ready records?
Both export timestamped communication and expense records for attorneys. Harbor calls these court-ready exports; it does not claim guaranteed admissibility. OurFamilyWizard has a longer history of being named in orders.
Can I start Harbor if my co-parent will not join yet?
Yes. Harbor works solo: you can log expenses, keep a calendar, and build a record before the other parent accepts an invite.
Related Harbor pages: Features, court-order language, and free parenting-plan builder.
Try Harbor
Harbor is $9.99/month or $49.99/year per person after a 7-day trial and includes messaging, expenses, a custody calendar, and Temperature Check. Use the app named in a court order if one is specified.