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Keepy vs Tiny Beans

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Keepy

Software

The family keeper for precious memories

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tiny Beans logo

Tiny Beans

Software

Your private family journal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Keepy limited offline functionality requires internet connectivity for uploads and viewing; Tiny Beans the free Tinybeans plan is capped at 20 uploads per month and 5GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Keepy covers Photo capture, Tiny Beans covers Private photo sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Keepy and Tiny Beans actually diverge.

Attributes where Keepy and Tiny Beans differ
AttributeKeepyTiny Beans
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20132012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Keepy

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

Only in Tiny Beans

  • Private photo sharing
  • Video sharing
  • Milestone tracking
  • Daily email digests
  • Child timelines
  • Comments & reactions
  • Memory search
  • Apple Photos

Both cover

  • Print products
  • Private sharing
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • English language support

What people use each for

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

Keepy

  • Preserving artworknot Tiny Beans
  • Family memory keepingnot Tiny Beans
  • Sharing with grandparentsnot Tiny Beans
  • Creating keepsakesnot Tiny Beans

Tiny Beans

  • Keeping a private family photo and video journal organised by datenot Keepy
  • Sharing baby photos with invited grandparents and relatives onlynot Keepy
  • Turning saved moments into printed photo booksnot Keepy

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tiny Beans

  • The free Tinybeans plan is capped at 20 uploads per month and 5GB of storage
  • The free plan shows ads; an ad-free experience requires Tinybeans+
  • A second user account to share the journal is a Tinybeans+ feature
  • High-quality video uploads are limited to 5 minutes and require Tinybeans+
  • Tinybeans+ storage is capped at 200GB rather than unlimited
  • Priority support is restricted to Tinybeans+
  • Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is switched off at least 24 hours before the period ends

Pricing, plan by plan

Keepy

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

Tiny Beans

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Photo & video sharing
    • Daily email updates
    • Milestone tracking
  • Premium$4.99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Unlimited storage
    • Video longer than 1 min

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Tiny Beans if

  • You need private photo sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want video sharing.
Tiny Beans review

Questions people ask

Is Keepy or Tiny Beans better?
Neither clearly leads. Keepy starts at Free and Tiny Beans at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Keepy or Tiny Beans?
Keepy starts at Free and Tiny Beans at Free.
Does Keepy or Tiny Beans run on more platforms?
Keepy runs on Web, iOS, Android. Tiny Beans runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Keepy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Keepy best used for?
Keepy is most often used for preserving artwork, family memory keeping, sharing with grandparents, creating keepsakes. Of those, preserving artwork and family memory keeping are not what Tiny Beans is typically brought in for.
What can Keepy do that Tiny Beans cannot?
Keepy covers Photo capture, Voice recordings, Video capture, Family sharing. Tiny Beans covers Private photo sharing, Video sharing, Milestone tracking, Daily email digests. Both handle Print products, Private sharing, Cloud deployment, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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