The free Nanit alternative
Monitor by OpenApps is a free Nanit alternative: Free. No subscription, no camera to buy. Nanit's free plan: Needs Nanit's own camera; live video, sound and motion alerts and two-way audio are free with it, while sleep analytics and video history need an Insights plan.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor | Free. No subscription, no camera to buy. | None |
| Nanit | Needs Nanit's own camera; live video, sound and motion alerts and two-way audio are free with it, while sleep analytics and video history need an Insights plan. | It needs Nanit's own camera. Live video and alerts come free with the camera; sleep insights and video history are paid plans at about $100 to $300 a year (Nanit's plan guide). |
You buy a camera, then pay every year for the insights.
Switching from Nanit
Monitor does the live part (video, sound, noise alerts, talk back) with phones you already have. It does not track sleep or keep video.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Nanit?
Yes. Monitor by OpenApps does what Nanit does for a smart baby monitor, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Nanit have a free plan?
Needs Nanit's own camera; live video, sound and motion alerts and two-way audio are free with it, while sleep analytics and video history need an Insights plan. That is from Nanit's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Nanit cost?
It needs Nanit's own camera. Live video and alerts come free with the camera; sleep insights and video history are paid plans at about $100 to $300 a year (Nanit's plan guide).
How do I switch from Nanit?
Monitor does the live part (video, sound, noise alerts, talk back) with phones you already have. It does not track sleep or keep video.
Can an AI assistant use Monitor instead of Nanit?
Monitor runs in your browser, so an assistant can send you to it, but it has no API to do the job for you.
Nanit is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Nanit's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.