Choose what fits your family
Tuck vs FamilyAlbum
What do you want to keep around your family photos?
Choose Tuck if you want to save words and the stories around photos by text, with one book and shipping included in the annual plan. (Tuck FAQ; Tuck pricing)
Choose FamilyAlbum if you want a free private photo and video album where invited relatives can view and comment. (FamilyAlbum service; FamilyAlbum free service)
United States guide · Tuck prices are in USD. Competitor currencies are labelled separately.
Written by Tuck. This is not an independent review. We checked the linked sources on . Plans and features can change.
Choose how to share photos and keep their stories.
FamilyAlbum is built around a private photo and video album for invited family members. They can view and comment on uploads, organized by month and the child's age. Its core service is free. (FamilyAlbum service; FamilyAlbum free service)
Tuck is built around the moments you send to a family text line, including words, photos, and MMS voice notes. It replies in the thread and returns ready memories in Sunday chapters. An annual plan includes one book. (Tuck FAQ; Tuck pricing)
The work each service asks of you.
| What matters to you | Tuck | FamilyAlbum |
|---|---|---|
| Add a moment | Send a text, photo, or MMS voice note. No app installation is needed. (Tuck FAQ) | Upload photos and videos to a private album in the app, then share them with invited members. (FamilyAlbum service) |
| Share and revisit | Invite up to four trusted contributors. Sunday emails contain chapters made from ready memories. (Tuck FAQ) | Album members can view and comment. Photos and videos are sorted by month and the child's age. The free service supports up to 100 members. (FamilyAlbum service; FamilyAlbum free service) |
| Words and notes | Send the words and context you want to keep by text or MMS voice note. (Tuck FAQ) | Paid Premium Family and Premium Pro plans add per-child milestones, notes, and a monthly journal. Only administrators can create journal entries. (FamilyAlbum Premium features) |
| Make a book | One book and shipping are included in the annual plan. You review the proof and approve it before printing. (Tuck pricing) | A photobook uses 23 photos: one cover photo and 22 inside. Select photos yourself or edit an AI suggestion and its comments. Writing-only books are not supported. (FamilyAlbum photobooks) |
| Payment model | A card is required for a trial. The chosen annual price is charged after the trial unless you cancel, and the plan renews yearly. (Tuck pricing) | Core photo and video storage is free. Some features require a paid plan. Printed books are separate purchases. (FamilyAlbum free service; FamilyAlbum Premium features) |
When each service can fit.
Choose FamilyAlbum if…
- You want a private album where invited relatives can see photos and videos and leave comments. (FamilyAlbum service)
- You want free unlimited photo and video storage, with free video uploads shorter than two minutes. You can decide separately whether to buy books or a paid plan. (FamilyAlbum free service; FamilyAlbum Premium features)
Choose Tuck if…
- You want to keep spoken words and the story around a photo through a text or MMS voice note, without installing an app. (Tuck FAQ)
- You want Sunday chapters and an annual plan that includes one book and shipping, with a proof you approve before printing. (Tuck FAQ; Tuck pricing)
Start with who you want to share with.
FamilyAlbum's main flow is a shared album for invited family members. Comments and the month-by-month view can make it a useful choice when keeping relatives close to everyday photos and videos is the main job. (FamilyAlbum service)
Tuck's main flow is sending selected moments to a family text line. That can fit a parent who wants a place for a child's exact words, a short story, or a voice note as well as a photo. You choose what to send. (Tuck FAQ)
Check these details before you choose.
- Do not treat FamilyAlbum as a service without text features. Its paid plans include milestones, notes, and monthly journal entries. Check the plan and administrator rules for the feature you need. (FamilyAlbum Premium features)
- Video is a real difference. FamilyAlbum accepts video uploads; the free limit is shorter than two minutes. Tuck does not accept direct video. You can send Tuck a screenshot with a note instead. (FamilyAlbum free service; Tuck FAQ)
- FamilyAlbum says it ships photobooks worldwide. We did not test a book order or delivery. Check the local book price, tax, shipping, and delivery terms before ordering. (FamilyAlbum international shipping)
We compared the public service descriptions and linked help pages. We did not run a hands-on test of FamilyAlbum. A listed feature does not prove how well it will work for your family.
Sources and check dates.
- Tuck FAQChecked 29 October 2026.
- Tuck pricingChecked 29 October 2026.
- FamilyAlbum serviceChecked 29 October 2026.
- FamilyAlbum free serviceChecked 29 October 2026.
- FamilyAlbum Premium featuresChecked 29 October 2026.
- FamilyAlbum photobooksChecked 29 October 2026.
- FamilyAlbum international shippingChecked 29 October 2026.
The Tuck terms
A year of memories, with one book.
Every plan includes the same Tuck text line, weekly chapters, and one 80-page book with shipping to the United States. You review the proof and approve the book before it prints.
- Softcover
- US$149 / year
- Hardcover
- US$199 / year
- Layflat Hardcover
- US$299 / year
A card is required for the 14-day trial. Pay $0 today, then your chosen annual price unless you cancel before the trial ends. Renews yearly unless you cancel. Tax may apply.