QR memorials
Memorygram vs. Scan2Remember: choose the keepsake, not just the QR code
Scan2Remember advertises a free unlimited memorial and a $49.90 plaque. See where Memorygram’s personalized medallion offers a different kind of value.
Our take
Choose Memorygram for a keepsake engraved with the person’s name and optional personal details, with an indoor stand and a published replacement warranty. Scan2Remember’s lower-priced plaque and free unlimited memorial are strong budget offers. Memorygram’s case here is personalization, not cheaper storage.
Sources reviewed September 5, 2026Written by Memorygram, a provider of memorial websites and life-story books. Comparisons reflect the sources linked below; prices and plans can change.
The lowest-cost plaque is not the same purchase as a personalized keepsake.
This comparison concerns scan2remember.com, not similarly named services. Its current homepage advertises a free memorial with unlimited media and an optional $49.90 plaque. The offers below were reviewed September 5, 2026, in US dollars.
| Detail | Memorygram | Scan2Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Separate free memorial website | Free publication with 15 photos | Advertises unlimited photos, videos, and stories |
| Physical product offer | Medallion: $149.95 displayed configuration | Optional plaque: $49.90 |
| Memorygram medallion package | Engraved name; optional dates; indoor stand; Virtual Memorial | QR plaque linked to the memorial |
| Medallion / plaque-linked storage | Memorygram Virtual Memorial: 1 GB included | Advertised unlimited media |
| Memorygram personalization extras | Saying +$25; fingerprint +$25 | Comparable options not established by reviewed homepage |
Sources: Memorygram memorial website featuresMemorygram Medallion: personalization, storage, warranty, and priceScan2Remember: free memorial, optional plaque, and included media
Decide what the object should mean when nobody is scanning it.
Some families want the smallest possible marker that opens a webpage. Others want an object that belongs beside an urn, a framed photograph, or a memorial table. Those are different purchasing decisions even when both objects contain a QR code.
Memorygram’s medallion is engraved for the individual and includes an indoor stand. A two-line saying or fingerprint can make it more personal, at an additional charge. We would choose it when those details matter more than obtaining the lowest plaque price.
Sources: Memorygram Medallion: personalization, storage, warranty, and price
Do not pay more under the assumption that you are buying more storage.
Scan2Remember’s free offer is broad. Its current homepage does not support an argument that families must buy a plaque to publish or upgrade after a small photo allowance. You can begin the digital memorial before deciding whether a physical marker is useful.
Memorygram’s medallion includes 1 GB and its separate free memorial site allows 15 photos. The medallion’s higher price should therefore be justified by the personalized object and included service, not an unsupported claim of superior free capacity. For an archive-heavy project, estimate the files and obtain a storage-expansion quote first.
Sources: Scan2Remember: free memorial, optional plaque, and included mediaMemorygram Medallion: personalization, storage, warranty, and priceMemorygram memorial website features
Review replacement and return terms separately.
Memorygram publishes lifetime replacement coverage for defects, damage, and wear. Because each medallion is customized, its page also says returns are not accepted. A replacement warranty is not a satisfaction-return policy.
We recommend Memorygram when you want the engraving, stand, and stated replacement support. Confirm spelling and dates before submitting the order. If your main requirement is a low-cost plaque attached to a free memorial, the personalized details may matter less to you than Scan2Remember’s lower advertised price.
Sources: Memorygram Medallion: personalization, storage, warranty, and priceScan2Remember: free memorial, optional plaque, and included media
Common questions
Does Scan2Remember require purchasing a plaque to create a memorial?
No. Its reviewed homepage advertises a free memorial with the plaque as an optional purchase.
Why spend more on a Memorygram Medallion?
For its engraved name and optional dates, indoor stand, optional saying or fingerprint, and published lifetime replacement warranty. Its storage allowance is 1 GB, so greater free storage is not the reason.
Sources & review
Reviewed . We compare the providers’ own published information and Memorygram’s current product features. This is a feature and pricing comparison, not an independent hands-on test of every service.
- Memorygram Medallion: personalization, storage, warranty, and price
- Memorygram memorial website features
- Scan2Remember: free memorial, optional plaque, and included media
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