Cherished Book vs Scan2Remember
Scan2Remember is built around one strong idea: a low one-time price that includes a physical QR plaque for the gravestone. Cherished Book is a fuller, faith-aware memorial. 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 fuller memorial with writing help, faith-matched design, events and a keepsake you can export.
Choose Scan2Remember if…
you mainly want a physical QR plaque on the gravestone that links to a simple hosted page, for a low one-time price.
Cherished Book and Scan2Remember, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | Scan2Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | $49.90 one-time, including a physical QR plaque. |
| 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. A simple hosted memorial page. |
| 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). | No. No events or RSVPs. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | Yes. A physical QR gravestone plaque is included. |
| 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. | Partial. Photos and basic media. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | No. No keepsake book or export. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | No. Web only. |
| Ads & upsells | Yes. None. No ads, no visitor upsells. | Yes. Ad-free lifetime hosting. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where Scan2Remember may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where Scan2Remember does something we do not.
- A physical QR plaque for the gravestone is included in the price, so visitors can scan at the graveside. Cherished Book generates QR codes to print, but does not manufacture plaques.
- A simple, low one-time price with ad-free lifetime hosting.
Where Cherished Book is different
- A fuller memorial: AI writing help, 68 faith-matched designs, secondary calendars, events and RSVPs.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full export.
- A collaborative page many people contribute to, not just a hosted plaque target.
A note on price
Scan2Remember is $49.90 one-time, which includes a physical QR plaque and ad-free lifetime hosting.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30. We generate printable QR codes but do not make plaques, so the two can sit side by side. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The Scan2Remember link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Do I get a gravestone plaque with Cherished Book?
No. Scan2Remember includes a physical plaque. Cherished Book generates a QR code you can print on cards and the order of service, but not an engraved plaque.
Can I use both?
You could use a plaque service for the graveside and Cherished Book for the fuller memorial, since they do different jobs.
Which has more features?
Cherished Book, with writing help, faith designs, events and export. Scan2Remember focuses on the plaque and a simple page.
Last reviewed June 2026.
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