Family Beacon
Family Beacon: A free Android-and-web family map with privacy controls and practical alerts. Ranked #10 of 29 in Family Locator Apps by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android families wanting a free privacy-focused map.
At a glance
- Editor score8.1 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forAndroid families wanting a free privacy-focused map
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Location alertsYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- End-to-end encrypted live location sharing
- SOS, Safe Zones, trails and last-seen status
- Phone-finding controls plus encrypted account deletion
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to Android and web
- Location history is optional and limited
- Free status is tied to the development period
Our verdict on Family Beacon
Family Beacon is a family location-sharing service for households that want a shared map without a paid subscription during development. Its Android app and browser-based map let selected family members share live locations, while the map shows markers, movement trails, last-seen times and battery information. Privacy is central: location updates are end-to-end encrypted, and users can delete their encrypted account and share list. It is best suited to Android-based families that also want browser access for viewing locations.
The feature set covers everyday coordination and safety alerts. Safe Zones can notify family members about arrivals and departures, while battery, speed and nearby alerts add context around a person’s location. SOS alerts can be sent to selected family members. Optional location-history replay provides a way to review movement, although history is limited rather than presented as an unlimited archive. Phone ringing, flashlight activation and spoken-message controls also make the service useful for finding or contacting a nearby device.
Family Beacon is currently free during development and has no paid plans, so its pricing is straightforward for families evaluating the service now. Google Sign-In supports account access, and Anthropic is listed among the integrations, while the core experience remains centered on Android and the web map. Choose Family Beacon if Android coverage, encrypted sharing, browser viewing and safety alerts meet your needs. Choose another option if your household requires iPhone support or a broader, clearly defined paid-plan structure.
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Family Beacon fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Location alerts | Yes |
| Member limit | Not verified |
| Geofence limit | Not verified |
| Location history | Limited |
| Platform support | Web |
| SOS tools | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Sign-In, Anthropic |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | familybeacon.oonak.ai |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Family Beacon integrations
Family Beacon lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Sign-In
- Anthropic
Alternatives to Family Beacon
- Life360A broad family-safety app with location sharing, alerts, driving tools, and emergency support.9.3
- FindmykidsFindmykids combines location tracking, alerts, SOS tools, and parental controls.9.0
- Be CloserA low-cost family locator with core safety tools on its free plan.8.8
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