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 | $24.99/month or $299.88/year |
| Who pays | ✅ Per parent | ✅ Per parent |
| Documented messaging | ✅ Timestamped, non-editable chat with topics and read receipts | ✅ Documented messaging with professional access |
| Search and bookmark messages | ✅ Full-text search plus private bookmark folders | ✅ Keyword search and private message folders |
| 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.
Can I search and bookmark messages in Harbor and OurFamilyWizard?
Yes on both. Harbor lets you search past messages and save them to private bookmark folders. OurFamilyWizard has keyword search plus private message folders for organizing threads.
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
$9.99/month or $49.99/year per person after a 7-day trial. Messaging, expenses, calendar, and Temperature Check. Use a court-named app if one is specified.