What’s the value of a lifetime of memories?
We believe the most valuable things we gather in a lifetime are our experiences with the people who matter to us, and the wisdom we gain from them. A funeral often costs thousands of dollars, while what matters most quietly disappears.
How Aatlas compares
All three help you collect a life story. Here’s where they differ, based on their own websites as of October 2026.
 Memoirs |  Life Story Book | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Invited contributors add memories | Free for them | One storyteller | One storyteller; family suggests questions |
| Someone living, told by many | They answer themselves | They answer themselves | |
| Someone who has passed | |||
| Interactive timeline of life | |||
| Interactive map of life events | |||
| 1-Click Slideshow | |||
| Linked family tree | |||
| Upload photos | |||
| Upload videos | |||
| Upload audio files | |||
| Your own story | |||
| Pay once, never renew |
Pay once. No subscription, ever.
Cards expire and renewals get missed. A subscription is the wrong shape for something meant to outlive us. No ads, and we never sell your personal information.
For yourself, or for one person who matters to you.
The Timeline, Places Map, 1‑Click Slideshow and Memories
Everyone you invite adds for free, with no account
Private: only invited people can see it, and you can remove anyone at any time.
One Aatlas. One payment. No subscription.
For three people whose stories matter to you.
Three Aatlases, $83 each
Each its own story, with its own circle of contributors
Use them now, or keep one for the right moment
For five stories, or five gifts.
Five Aatlases, $80 each
Need more room?
Every Aatlas includes 5 GB for photos, videos and recordings. If you need more, add space any time with a one-time purchase. Still no subscription.
+5 GB $50 · +10 GB $90 · +20 GB $180
Buying for someone else? Gift an Aatlas ›Questions
What’s included in every Aatlas?
Can I invite friends and family to help?
Can I start one for someone who has died?
Will our stories and photos stay private?
Can I try it before I pay?
How long does an Aatlas last?
What makes Aatlas different?