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Custody X Change alternative

Build the schedule, then actually track it — free.

Custody X Change is a paid parenting-plan drafting tool. CustodyTrac gives you the same schedule patterns plus live tracking, transfer logs, expenses, and court-ready exports at no cost.

100% free — no credit card, no trial, no paywall
CustodyTrac schedule and reports — Custody X Change alternative

Every common rotation

2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, 3-4-4-3, week-on/off, every other weekend, plus custom.

Parenting-time math

Scheduled and actual overnights calculated automatically.

$0 for both parents

No monthly plan, print limit, or export fee.

Drafting a plan vs living the plan

Custody X Change is built around producing a document: configure a rotation, preview calendars, and print a written parenting plan. That is useful while a plan is being negotiated or filed.

What follows is years of real life: swaps, late pickups, school-break handoffs, and disputes where a judge wants to know what actually happened. CustodyTrac is designed for that longer stretch, and it stays free.

Feature-by-feature: Custody X Change vs CustodyTrac

  • Schedule templates — both cover standard rotations; CustodyTrac's are free.
  • Printable calendars — both; CustodyTrac has no export limits.
  • Parenting-time percentages — both calculate; CustodyTrac also tracks actual time.
  • Written parenting-plan document — Custody X Change's core strength.
  • Transfers, swaps, messages, and expenses — included in CustodyTrac's ongoing record.
  • Append-only audit log and professional access — included in CustodyTrac.

When Custody X Change is still the right call

If your immediate task is drafting a formal parenting-plan document to submit to court and you want guided document prompts, Custody X Change may fit.

If your task is to run the schedule and keep a defensible record, start with the free custody schedule generator and keep the money.

What you get

  • Free for both parents — no subscription, ever.
  • All standard custody rotations plus custom patterns.
  • Holiday and summer-break overrides.
  • Scheduled vs actual parenting-time percentages.
  • Timestamped transfer check-ins.
  • Shared expenses, messages, and incident records.
  • Append-only audit log and unlimited PDF exports.
  • Free read-only attorney and mediator portal.

Frequently asked questions

What does Custody X Change cost?
Custody X Change is subscription software, with paid plans for parenting-plan and calendar features. Pricing can change, so check the provider for current rates. CustodyTrac is free for both parents, with no paid tier.
Can CustodyTrac build a parenting plan schedule like Custody X Change?
Yes. CustodyTrac includes 2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, 3-4-4-3, alternating weeks, every other weekend, custom patterns, holiday overrides, and summer blocks.
Does CustodyTrac calculate parenting-time percentages?
Yes. It counts scheduled overnights and actual overnights from logged transfers, so parents can compare the order on paper with what happened in practice.
Is Custody X Change better for drafting a parenting-plan document?
Custody X Change is a document-drafting tool first. CustodyTrac is a live tracking tool for the years after a plan is filed, when families need to document schedules, exchanges, expenses, and communication.
Can I use both apps?
Yes. Draft a plan wherever you prefer, then load the matching rotation into CustodyTrac to track the schedule and keep an ongoing family record.

Free for both parents. Forever.

Every CustodyTrac feature is available at no cost. No paywalls, no upsells, no locked reports.

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