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FamilyAlbum vs Preserve Forever
Both stand on photo storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
FamilyAlbum focuses on private family sharing, with monthly organization, comments, viewing indicators, and print options. The free plan offers unlimited photo and video storage; paid plans add features that vary by tier.
Visit FamilyAlbum Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Preserve Forever combines family sharing, searchable archives, photographer ownership transfers, and controlled links across Android, iOS, and web. Review storage tiers and deletion timing alongside its stated privacy and encryption practices.
Visit Preserve ForeverThe facts
| FamilyAlbum | Preserve Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium One: $2.99 a month | Standard: $2.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | family-album.com | preserveforever.photos |
| On photo storage services | #17 of 71 | #53 of 71 |
FamilyAlbum: what it does well
- Uploads are organized into albums by month
- Album access is limited to invited family members
- Owners can see whether family viewed photos
- Free plan includes unlimited photo and video storage
- 11 free prints per family member each month
What to know first
- No desktop app is listed
- Computer uploads require a Premium subscription
- Bulk downloads are app-only and limited by download permission
Preserve Forever: what it does well
- Shared albums across iPhone, Android, and web
- Search by date, person, or moment
- Original-quality storage and video backup
- Ownership transfers for photographers
- Free 2 GB plan
What to know first
- Free plan has only 2 GB
- Paid storage starts at $2.99/mo
- Cold-storage deletion may take up to 90 days
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