Why we're different...
All-inclusive
The complete solution for co-parents, TalkingParents offers the most robust selection of features with the flexibility that parents with shared custody desperately need. Having an application that keeps all interactions organized, documented, and siloed to one place streamlines communication, encourages accountability, and gives co-parents peace of mind.
On the Record
TalkingParents has the most accessible, straightforward, and user-friendly Records system. Unalterable Records is a standalone feature that allows you to request Electronically Certified PDF Records from right within the app, or you can request Printed Records straight from the website. With our service, you do not have to contact support or dig for information about obtaining a certified copy of your Records.
Cost-effective
TalkingParents offers a plan that is completely free to all co-parents and includes essential tools like timestamped messaging and a Shared Calendar. We also provide two paid subscriptions with different tiers of features, so each family unit can decide which plan works best for their needs and budget. Our subscriptions are billed monthly, so either parent can change plans at any time without being locked into an annual fee.
TalkingParents vs. OurFamilyWizard
OurFamilyWizard
- No monthly billing — must pay up front, annually
- Free plan not available to all co-parents
- No on-demand, certified records
TalkingParents
- Monthly billing — cancel anytime
- Free Plan available to all co-parents
- On-demand, certified Records
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TalkingParents vs. AppClose
AppClose
- No web version available
- Phone and video calls not recorded
- No call transcripts
TalkingParents
- Web version available
- Phone and video calls are recorded
- Call transcripts
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TalkingParents vs. Cozi
Cozi
- No messaging, calling, or payments feature
- No records period
- Not geared towards co-parents
TalkingParents
- Messaging, calling, and payments features
- On-demand, certified Records
- Made specifically for co-parents
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TalkingParents vs. other common co‑parenting services
Other common co-parenting platforms on the market today do not offer full-service solutions to parents with shared custody. CoParenter and 2Houses do not offer audio or video calling, Peaceful CoParenting Messenger is for messaging only, OnWard is solely meant for coordinating expenses, and many of WeParent’s features (i.e. the calendar, schedules, and library) are alterable, allowing users to edit/delete things within these tools. WeParent also lacks audio and video calling.
TalkingParents provides the most extensive collection of co-parenting resources of any shared parenting platform out there. Our Parenting Resources page, social media channels, webinars, newsletters, and partnerships are specially curated to give the co-parenting community free access to important information surrounding custody, divorce, child development, health & wellness, finances, education, family law, and more.