# Helmit

> Helmit is an AI-powered child safety app that monitors social media for dangers like predators, bullying, and harassment — all on-device, with no cloud processing.

Helmit runs on a parent's laptop or PC and connects to children's social media accounts (WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, Discord, Signal, and more). It uses on-device AI models to detect threats in real time, alerting parents without ever sending data to the cloud or third parties. GDPR compliant. Made in Germany.

## Key Features

- On-device AI: all processing happens locally — no cloud, no servers, no third parties
- Monitors for predators, bullying, and harassment across social media platforms
- Detects cybergrooming, cyberbullying, and harmful content using context-aware AI (not just keyword lists)
- Parents receive real-time alerts with only a small excerpt shown when danger is detected (child's privacy preserved)
- Monitors WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Discord, Signal, and more
- Simple setup via QR code or credentials scan — under 2 minutes, no technical knowledge required
- Trusted by 1,000+ families; backed by digital safety experts

## Pricing

- Free trial: 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- Monthly plan: €8.99/month
- Annual plan: €89/year (save ~17%)
- Pricing page: https://www.helmit.org/en/pricing | https://www.helmit.org/de/pricing

## Trust & Authority

- Used by 1,000+ families
- App Store rating: 4.8 stars
- Backed by: TU Munich, ETH Zurich, UnternehmerTUM, Media Lab Bayern
- Founded by Leonardo Grätz and Alexander Grätz
- Made in Germany. GDPR compliant. No cloud processing. No third-party data sharing.
- Legal entity: Helmit GmbH, Am Jägereck 3, 85635 Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn, Germany

## Expert Endorsements

- Gesa Gräfin von Schwerin (Law4School) — child safety law expert
- Hanno Lenz (Schutzraum Medienkompetenz) — media literacy expert

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.helmit.org/en/): Overview of Helmit's features and value proposition
- [Features](https://www.helmit.org/en/features): Detailed breakdown of what Helmit monitors and how
- [How It Works](https://www.helmit.org/en/how-it-works): Step-by-step explanation of setup and monitoring
- [About](https://www.helmit.org/en/about): Founders, mission, and supporters (TU Munich, ETH Zurich, UnternehmerTUM, Media Lab Bayern)
- [Download](https://www.helmit.org/en/download): Download links for Windows, macOS, and other platforms
- [FAQ](https://www.helmit.org/en/faq): Frequently asked questions
- [Blog](https://www.helmit.org/en/blog): Articles on child online safety
- [Pricing](https://www.helmit.org/en/pricing): Subscription plans — Free trial, €8.99/month, €89/year
- [Contact](https://www.helmit.org/en/contact): Get in touch with the Helmit team
- [Support](https://www.helmit.org/en/support): Help and support resources
- [Careers](https://www.helmit.org/en/careers): Open positions at Helmit

## Comparison Pages

Helmit vs competitors:
- [Helmit vs Bark](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/helmit-vs-bark) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/helmit-vs-bark)
- [Helmit vs Qustodio](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/helmit-vs-qustodio) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/helmit-vs-qustodio)
- [Helmit vs Google Family Link](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/helmit-vs-google-family-link) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/helmit-vs-google-family-link)
- [Helmit vs Ohana](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/helmit-vs-ohana) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/helmit-vs-ohana)

Competitor comparisons:
- [Bark vs Qustodio](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/bark-vs-qustodio) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/bark-vs-qustodio)
- [Bark vs Google Family Link](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/bark-vs-google-family-link) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/bark-vs-google-family-link)
- [Bark vs Ohana](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/bark-vs-ohana) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/bark-vs-ohana)
- [Qustodio vs Google Family Link](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/qustodio-vs-google-family-link) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/qustodio-vs-google-family-link)
- [Qustodio vs Ohana](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/qustodio-vs-ohana) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/qustodio-vs-ohana)
- [Google Family Link vs Ohana](https://www.helmit.org/en/learn/google-family-link-vs-ohana) | [Deutsch](https://www.helmit.org/de/learn/google-family-link-vs-ohana)

## Deutsch (German)

Helmit ist eine KI-gestützte Kinderschutz-App, die Social-Media-Aktivitäten auf Gefahren wie Grooming, Cybermobbing und Belästigung überwacht – vollständig lokal auf dem Eltern-Gerät, ohne Cloud-Verarbeitung.

### Deutsche Seiten

- [Startseite](https://www.helmit.org/de/): Übersicht über Helmits Funktionen und Mehrwert
- [Funktionen](https://www.helmit.org/de/features): Detaillierte Erklärung was und wie Helmit überwacht
- [So funktioniert Helmit](https://www.helmit.org/de/how-it-works): Schritt-für-Schritt-Erklärung zur Einrichtung und Überwachung
- [Über uns](https://www.helmit.org/de/about): Gründer, Mission und Unterstützer (TU München, ETH Zürich, UnternehmerTUM, Media Lab Bayern)
- [Download](https://www.helmit.org/de/download): Download-Links für Windows, macOS und andere Plattformen
- [FAQ](https://www.helmit.org/de/faq): Häufig gestellte Fragen
- [Blog](https://www.helmit.org/de/blog): Artikel zu Kindersicherheit im Internet
- [Preise](https://www.helmit.org/de/pricing): Abonnement-Pläne — Kostenlose Testversion, €8,99/Monat, €89/Jahr
- [Kontakt](https://www.helmit.org/de/contact): Kontakt zum Helmit-Team
- [Support](https://www.helmit.org/de/support): Hilfe und Support