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Custody X Change vs OurFamilyWizard

Plan documents, family records, and the gap between them.

Custody X Change helps draft a parenting plan. OurFamilyWizard helps document co-parent communication. Here's how they compare — and where a free day-to-day tracker fits.

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CustodyTrac custody calendar and records

Custody X Change

Schedule design, calendar visualization, and parenting-plan drafting.

OurFamilyWizard

Accountable messaging, expenses, and family communication records.

CustodyTrac

Schedule execution, actual-time tracking, and court-ready exports — free.

A practical comparison

These products solve adjacent problems. Custody X Change is strongest when a family is creating or negotiating a written schedule. OurFamilyWizard is strongest when communication needs a documented channel. CustodyTrac is for the operational layer: what was scheduled, what actually happened, who paid, and what can be exported later.

Feature-by-feature

  • Parenting-plan drafting — Custody X Change leads.
  • Shared communication record — OurFamilyWizard leads.
  • Schedule templates and actual parenting time — CustodyTrac is built for both.
  • Transfers, swaps, expenses, and change history — CustodyTrac is built for the workflow.
  • Append-only audit log and professional access — included in CustodyTrac.
  • Price — both paid alternatives charge for ongoing use; CustodyTrac is free for both parents.

Which should you choose?

Choose Custody X Change when drafting the formal plan is the immediate need. Choose OurFamilyWizard when your court order or attorney specifically calls for it. Choose CustodyTrac when you need a free system to follow the plan, document changes, and keep the family record organized over time.

What you get

  • Build common rotations and custom custody schedules.
  • Track scheduled and actual parenting time.
  • Log transfers, swaps, expenses, messages, and incidents.
  • Export timestamped court-ready reports.
  • Free for both parents with no paid tier.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between Custody X Change and OurFamilyWizard?
Custody X Change focuses on building a parenting plan and visualizing time. OurFamilyWizard focuses on communication and shared family records. CustodyTrac combines schedule tracking, communication, transfers, expenses, and court-ready reports at no cost.
Which costs more, Custody X Change or OurFamilyWizard?
Both are paid products, although exact pricing and plan inclusions can change. Custody X Change is subscription software for schedules and plan documents; OurFamilyWizard generally charges each parent separately. CustodyTrac is free for both parents.
Which is better for a court-ordered custody schedule?
Custody X Change is useful for drafting and visualizing the order. OurFamilyWizard is useful for documented communication. CustodyTrac is built to run the schedule day to day and preserve transfer, message, expense, and incident records.
Can I use CustodyTrac after creating a plan in either app?
Yes. Choose the matching rotation in CustodyTrac, add holidays and exceptions, and invite your co-parent.

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