Cherished Book vs PetLegacy
PetLegacy offers a productised, done-for-you pet memorial with optional physical keepsakes like QR and NFC plaques. Cherished Book is self-serve and free to start, with help writing their story and a memorial the whole family builds together. Here is the honest comparison.
Last reviewed July 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you want to start for free, get help writing their story, and gather photos and memories from everyone who loved them.
Choose PetLegacy if…
you want a done-for-you package and a physical plaque or keepsake for the garden or grave, and you are happy to pay a one-off fee upfront.
Cherished Book and PetLegacy, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | PetLegacy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | One-time packages: Legacy Lite £59, Legacy Plus £174. Optional add-ons: QR plaque £29, NFC tags from £9.99. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | No. No AI writing help. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Partial. Focus is a produced page rather than many people contributing. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Yes. Private options available. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | Not applicable to pets; both are secular here. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | No. No event or RSVP tools. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | Partial. Physical QR and NFC plaques for a grave or garden (paid add-on). |
| Linked family memorials | Yes. Connect a family's memorials so loved ones remembered together are easy to find. | No. No memorial linking. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No tribute-fund link. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Yes. Photos and biography, hosted on Google Sites, with physical QR/NFC keepsakes. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Partial. Physical keepsakes, but no free digital export of the page. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | No. Web, with NFC/QR physical items. |
| No ads or upsells | Yes. Never. 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 PetLegacy may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where PetLegacy does something we do not.
- Physical keepsakes done for you: QR and NFC plaques and tags for a grave or garden.
- A done-for-you posture that some families prefer when they do not want to build a page themselves.
- A clear one-off purchase with no ongoing subscription.
Where Cherished Book is different
- We are free to start, so you can create the memorial today without paying upfront. PetLegacy charges a package fee.
- We help you write their story, in a voice made for a pet, and everyone who loved them can add photos and memories.
- A free full export and a designed PDF memorial book, so their memory is yours to keep, not tied to one product.
- Any third-party plaque or QR keepsake can point at your Cherished Book memorial, so you can add a physical keepsake later without being locked to one seller.
A note on price
PetLegacy sells one-off packages, Legacy Lite at £59 and Legacy Plus at £174, with optional add-ons like a QR plaque (£29) and NFC tags (from £9.99) at our last review. Prices for other sites change, so please check their current terms.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium as an optional upgrade and no subscription. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The PetLegacy link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Can I add a physical plaque with Cherished Book?
Every memorial has a public link and a QR code, so a third-party plaque or NFC tag can point straight at it. You are not locked to one supplier for the physical keepsake.
Is Cherished Book really free to start?
Yes. Creating a pet memorial is free, including help writing their story, contributions from others, and a free download of everything. Premium is an optional upgrade.
Can the whole family contribute?
Yes. Anyone you invite can add photos and stories, and guests can contribute without an account. Every contribution is safety-checked before it appears.
Last reviewed July 2026.
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