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HiMama vs Keepy

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HiMama

Parenting

Childcare made simpler for everyone

From
$2/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
K

Keepy

Parenting

The family keeper for precious memories

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Keepy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: HiMama no pricing rates published on vendor website; redirect to Lillio without public pricing page access; Keepy limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • They diverge on capability: HiMama covers Daily activity updates, Keepy covers Photo capture.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HiMama and Keepy actually diverge.

Attributes where HiMama and Keepy differ
AttributeHiMamaKeepy
Starting price$2/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122013

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HiMama

  • Daily activity updates
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Parent messaging
  • Attendance tracking
  • Curriculum planning
  • Developmental assessments
  • Digital check-in
  • Progress reports

Only in Keepy

  • Photo capture
  • Voice recordings
  • Video capture
  • Family sharing
  • Grandparent access
  • Print products
  • Timeline view
  • Cloud backup

Both cover

  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support
  • Spanish language support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HiMama

  • Parent engagementnot Keepy
  • Daily documentationnot Keepy
  • Curriculum trackingnot Keepy
  • Staff managementnot Keepy

Keepy

  • Preserving artworknot HiMama
  • Family memory keepingnot HiMama
  • Sharing with grandparentsnot HiMama
  • Creating keepsakesnot HiMama

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HiMama

  • No pricing rates published on vendor website; redirect to Lillio without public pricing page access

Keepy

  • Limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing
  • Free tier allows only 31 memories per month, which limits casual users and content preservation
  • Artkive has higher user ratings (4.8/5 vs 4.5/5) and specialized focus on artwork preservation
  • No desktop application, limited to web and mobile app access

Pricing, plan by plan

HiMama

$2/month
  • Basic$2/month
    • Daily reports
    • Photo sharing
    • Messaging
  • Plus$4/month
    • All Basic features
    • Curriculum planning
    • Assessments

Keepy

Free
  • Forever FreeFree
    • Up to 31 memories per month
  • Premium$1.99/month
    • Up to 101 memories per month
    • Voice and video stories

Which should you pick?

Choose HiMama if

  • You need daily activity updates.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want photo and video sharing.
HiMama review

Choose Keepy if

  • You need photo capture.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want voice recordings.
Keepy review

Questions people ask

Is HiMama or Keepy better?
Neither clearly leads. HiMama starts at $2/month and Keepy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HiMama or Keepy?
Keepy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $2/month for HiMama and Free for Keepy.
Does HiMama or Keepy run on more platforms?
HiMama runs on Web, Ios, Android. Keepy runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Keepy for free?
Yes. Keepy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HiMama starts at $2/month.
What is HiMama best used for?
HiMama is most often used for parent engagement, daily documentation, curriculum tracking, staff management. Of those, parent engagement and daily documentation are not what Keepy is typically brought in for.
What can HiMama do that Keepy cannot?
HiMama covers Daily activity updates, Photo and video sharing, Parent messaging, Attendance tracking. Keepy covers Photo capture, Voice recordings, Video capture, Family sharing. Both handle Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support, English language support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

HiMama: How much does Himama cost?

Himama's pricing is not published on its website. The site redirects to Lillio (lillio.com), which does not display pricing publicly. Contact sales required for quote.

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Keepy: What is Keepy's pricing?

Keepy offers Forever Free for up to 31 memories per month, Premium at $1.99/month for 101 memories, and Ultimate at $2.99/month for unlimited memories.

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Keepy: What platforms does Keepy support?

Keepy is available as an app for iOS and Android, plus a private web portal accessible from any internet-connected device for viewing stored memories.

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Keepy: Can grandparents access Keepy memories?

Yes, parents can invite grandparents and other family members as 'Fans' to view memories via email, web, or phone app, and fans can leave voice, video, or text comments on shared memories.

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Keepy: Does Keepy work offline?

Keepy requires internet connectivity to upload photos and videos of children's artwork and mementos. The platform focuses on cloud-based sharing rather than offline-first functionality.

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