Life-story books
Memorygram vs. StoryKeeper: a larger book, and a closer look at the plans
StoryKeeper’s $99 Annual offer and no-deadline Family option are different packages. Compare them with Memorygram’s larger color hardcover and guided calls.
Our take
Memorygram is our pick when a large-format color memoir is the priority. StoryKeeper’s 5.8 × 8.3 inch book is substantially smaller. Its $99 entry offer also should not be confused with the separate no-time-limit plan. Both services support spoken stories, so size and package terms deserve the closer look.
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.
One brand name can hide two different offers.
This article compares StoryKeeper at storykeeper.com using its United States pages. Regional offers differ. Its homepage distinguishes Annual, with a year of prompts, from Family, with no time limit. The US comparison page lists the no-subscription option at $139; confirm the selected plan at checkout.
| Detail | Memorygram Legacy Book | StoryKeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Displayed offer | $123.50 regular; advertised sale $98.80 | Annual from $99; no-subscription option listed at $139 |
| Book dimensions | 8.5 × 11 inches | 5.8 × 8.3 inches |
| Color printing | Included; up to 450 pages | Included; advertises printing up to 500 pages |
| Capture methods | Typing, voice-to-text, automated guided US phone calls | Writing, audio, video, and phone |
| Original recordings | QR-linked audio | QR-linked audio and video |
| Question period | A year of questions; no recurring subscription fees | Annual: one year; Family: no time limit |
Sources: Memorygram Legacy Book: product details and frequently asked questionsMemorygram guided phone interviewsStoryKeeper US: book dimensions, capture methods, and Annual / Family optionsStoryKeeper US: published Annual and no-subscription pricing
Page count cannot tell you how much room a photograph gets.
Five hundred small pages and 450 large pages are not interchangeable. At 8.5 × 11 inches, Memorygram gives a page approximately 94% more surface area than a 5.8 × 8.3 inch page. That is a calculation from the listed dimensions, not a claim that it holds 94% more words.
For family portraits, handwritten recipes, and documents, the page itself deserves attention. Compare a sample spread with the same kind of material you want to include. We prefer Memorygram’s larger format for a book designed to be opened together at a table.
Sources: Memorygram Legacy Book: product details and frequently asked questionsStoryKeeper US: book dimensions, capture methods, and Annual / Family options
Do not attach the Family promise to the Annual price.
StoryKeeper offers a no-deadline option. Describing the entire service as an unavoidable annual subscription would be inaccurate. The actual buying decision is whether the entry offer or the separate Family package matches the project.
Memorygram includes guided phone interviews in its Legacy Book purchase without recurring subscription charges. It also supports typed stories, so a family can combine spoken memories with existing written material. The included phone service uses US numbers; check that requirement before making it the centerpiece of a gift.
Sources: StoryKeeper US: book dimensions, capture methods, and Annual / Family optionsStoryKeeper US: published Annual and no-subscription pricingMemorygram Legacy Book: product details and frequently asked questions
Why we would choose Memorygram for a photo-rich family memoir.
The case is the finished book: a larger color format, a personalized cover, and original voice recordings connected to the story. Those are concrete reasons to choose Memorygram when photographs and readability matter alongside the words.
StoryKeeper also offers phone storytelling and recorded media. Neither voice capture nor QR playback is an exclusive Memorygram feature. Choose based on the physical keepsake and the actual plan you will purchase, then have the family review names, dates, and captions before printing.
Sources: Memorygram Legacy Book: product details and frequently asked questionsStoryKeeper US: book dimensions, capture methods, and Annual / Family options
Common questions
Is StoryKeeper always an annual subscription?
No. StoryKeeper distinguishes its Annual offer from a one-time Family option with no time limit. The reviewed US comparison page lists a $139 no-subscription option.
Does Memorygram include more pages than StoryKeeper?
Memorygram lists up to 450 pages and StoryKeeper advertises up to 500. Memorygram’s advantage here is its larger 8.5 × 11 inch page, not a higher page count.
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 Legacy Book: product details and frequently asked questions
- Memorygram guided phone interviews
- StoryKeeper US: book dimensions, capture methods, and Annual / Family options
- StoryKeeper US: published Annual and no-subscription pricing
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