Cherished Book vs Storii
Storii rings a living relative a few times a week, records their spoken answers and transcribes them. Cherished Book is a collaborative memorial after a loss. They suit different moments. Here is the honest comparison.
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 have lost someone and want a memorial many people add to now, with writing help and a keepsake you can export.
Choose Storii if…
you want to capture a living relative's memories by automated phone call, with no app or typing, especially someone older.
Cherished Book and Storii, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | Storii |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | Around $19 to $39 a month. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | Partial. Auto-transcribes spoken answers. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Partial. One storyteller; family set the questions. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Partial. Private to the family. |
| 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. | No. Not applicable. |
| 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. Audio recordings of spoken answers. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Partial. A printed book option. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | Partial. Phone-call based, no app needed. |
| 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 Storii may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where Storii does something we do not.
- It captures memories by automated phone call, with no app or typing, which is ideal for an older relative who does not use the web. Cherished Book needs someone to type or upload.
- It records the person's actual spoken voice and transcribes it automatically.
Where Cherished Book is different
- Built for after a loss: a collaborative memorial many people add to now, not a solo recording project.
- A faith-aware obituary in minutes, plus candles, events, faith designs and moderation.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full export.
- Free to start, rather than a monthly subscription.
A note on price
Storii is around $19 to $39 a month, recording answers by phone.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30. The phone-call approach for capturing a living voice is genuinely different, and not something we do. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The Storii link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Does Cherished Book phone people for memories?
No. Storii records memories by automated phone call. Cherished Book gathers written tributes and photos, with an AI obituary draft and guided prompts.
Is Storii for someone who has died?
Usually it captures a living person's memories. Cherished Book is built for a memorial after a loss.
Which is cheaper?
Cherished Book is free to start, with a one-time $30 planned. Storii is a monthly subscription.
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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