Canopy vs. Bark

Reacting after your kids see explicit content isn't enough. Instead, prevent exposure before it happens with Canopy

Canopy gives parents more peace of mind than Bark

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Canopy vs. Bark

Feature

Canopy

Bark

AI explicit content blocking

AI explicit content blocking

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy scans every website in real time and automatically blocks inappropriate videos and images in all compatible web browsers

Bark
Bark blocks known sites with explicit content but not in real-time

Website blocking

Website blocking

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy automatically blocks all explicit websites and allows parents to manually block additional categories of websites or specific non-explicit websites

Bark
Bark allows parents to manually block predefined categories of websites

Sexting deterrence

Sexting deterrence

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy prevents children from sending explicit images and notifies parents immediately

Bark
Bark notifies parents immediately if their child receives explicit messages or images, but doesn’t prevent them from sending explicit images

App blocking

App blocking

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy allows you to easily block and unblock any app on iOS or Android

Bark
Bark offers manual app blocking on iOS and Android

Location check-ins

Location check-ins

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy lets you check your child’s location anytime on a detailed GPS map

Bark
Bark offers location check-ins and a detailed GPS map with your child’s location

Removal prevention

Removal prevention

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Canopy can prevent your child from disabling or removing the app without your permission, ensuring they are protected 24/7

Bark
Bark doesn’t prevent children from removing or tampering with the app

Affordable pricing

Affordable pricing

Canopy

Bark

Canopy 
Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month or $84.99 if you commit to an entire year

Bark
Subscriptions for Bark Premium (including all of Bark’s features) start at $14 per month or $99 if you commit to an entire year

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3 Devices

Basic
$ 9
99
per month
  • Try it free for 7 days

5 Devices

Family
$ 11
99
per month
  • Try it free for 7 days
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10 Devices

Full House
$ 15
99
per month
  • Try it free for 7 days

5 Devices

Annual Plan
$ 107
99
per year
  • Try it free for 7 days

EVERY PLAN INCLUDES:

7-Day Money-Back Guarantee

We think you'll love Canopy. No long-term commitment or cancellation fees. Start or stop your subscription anytime, in just a few clicks.

Complete Protection Bundle

SmartSafe Internet Filter, Sexting Prevention Alerts, Removal Detection

Phone & Email Support

Access our Help Center online anytime, or contact our Support Team via email or phone

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