Cherished Book vs Memories.net
Memories.net packs in document generators, a slideshow and video creator, and scheduled future messages. Cherished Book is faith-aware and free to start, with help writing the words. Here is the honest comparison, based on public information at our last review.
Last reviewed June 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you want a free start, help writing the obituary, faith-matched design, and a keepsake you can export.
Choose Memories.net if…
you want a slideshow or video creator, scheduled future messages, and order-of-service generators in one paid package.
Cherished Book and Memories.net, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | Memories.net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | From $99 (no free tier). |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | Partial. Template generators for obituary, eulogy and order of service. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Yes. Contributions and tributes. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Partial. Basic options. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | No. No faith-matched designs or calendars. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | Partial. Order-of-service generator. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | No. No resting-place link. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No fundraising. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Yes. Slideshow and video creator. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Partial. Generated documents. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | Not confirmed. Not confirmed at our last review. |
| Ads & upsells | Yes. None. No ads, no visitor upsells. | Yes. No third-party ads. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where Memories.net may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where Memories.net does something we do not.
- A slideshow and video creator built in. Cherished Book is photos and text only, with no video render.
- Scheduled future messages, delivered on a later date, and order-of-service generators. We do neither.
Where Cherished Book is different
- A real free tier. Memories.net has no free option and starts at $99.
- An AI obituary draft plus guided prompts, beyond template generators.
- 68 faith-matched designs with secondary calendars and rite-aware events.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full export.
A note on price
Memories.net starts at $99 with no free tier, at our last review.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The Memories.net link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Can Cherished Book make a slideshow or video?
No. Memories.net has a slideshow and video creator. Cherished Book gathers photos in a wall and produces a PDF keepsake, but no video render.
Is there a free tier?
Cherished Book is free to start. Memories.net has no free tier and starts at $99.
Can I schedule future messages?
Memories.net offers scheduled future messages. Cherished Book does not, at our last review.
Last reviewed June 2026.
More comparisons and features
Preserve their memory, together.
A collaborative memorial lets family and friends share stories, photos, and announcements, all in one place. It’s free to create.
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