[baylessj]

I'm disappointed in myself for being surprised by this article, you're exactly right about this being the norm for similar software. I've found Life360 to be a helpful free tool in many regards but as is so often the case, if you aren't paying for the product then you are the product.

[Syonyk]

Free? At least from their website[1], it appears all the plans are paid.

Which is worse. You're paying them to then sell off all your data on the backend, violating the spirit of "If you're not paying, you're the product."

[1]: https://www.life360.com/plans-pricing/

[vkou]

> violating the spirit of "If you're not paying, you're the product."

I don't understand how anyone who has ever owned a television, ridden on a bus, or flown in an airplane would think that statement has ever carried any weight with anyone.

[missedthecue]

I use it right now and it gives 24/7 livetime location reporting as well as free driver reports (top speed, number of hard braking events). There are other features you can upgrade to, but it's definitely useable at a free tier.