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MyFam vs FamilyAlbum

MyFam and FamilyAlbum are both private apps for sharing family photos and videos. Compare features, photo and video quality, platforms, and pricing to see which fits your family.

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MyFam

Private family app for photos, video, chat, calendar, and birthday reminders.

  • Photos stored at original quality on every plan; 1080p video on Plus
  • Family chat, shared calendar, events, birthday reminders
  • Join multiple separate families in one app
  • iOS and Android

Family-run. No outside shareholders.

FamilyAlbum

Private photo-and-video sharing app.

  • Photo and video sharing with comments and reactions
  • Photo books and physical prints
  • Auto-generated “1s Movies”
  • iOS and Android

Owned by MIXI, Inc. (publicly traded).

Photo and video quality

How each app handles the originals you upload.

MyFam

  • Photos stored at original quality, up to 100 megapixels and 100 MB per image.
  • HEIC supported natively, with no JPEG re-encoding on upload.
  • Video at 1080p on the Plus plan, up to 10 minutes and 30 GB per file.
  • Photos at the same quality on every plan; no upgrade required to view them at full resolution.

FamilyAlbum

  • All uploaded photos are compressed and resized on upload, on every plan. The original-resolution file is not retained, and downloads and printed photo books use the compressed version.
  • 1080p video uploads are restricted to the highest-priced Premium Pro tier. The mid-tier Premium plan caps at 720p (viewed at 540p).

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureMyFamFamilyAlbum
Private, invite-only sharingYesYes
Chronological feed (no algorithm)YesYes
No adsYesYes
Original-quality photos on every planYesAlways compressed
1080p videoPlus planPremium Pro only
HEIC supported nativelyYesNo
Multiple separate families per accountYesNo
Family chatYesNo
Shared calendar and eventsYesNo
Birthday remindersYesNo
No AI training on your contentYesUnknown
Photo books and printsWe like ChatbooksYes
Auto-generated highlight moviesNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
OwnershipFamily-run, no outside shareholdersMIXI, Inc. (publicly traded)
PricingFree tier; See pricingFree tier; paid Premium plans

Frequently asked questions

Is FamilyAlbum free?
FamilyAlbum has a free tier and paid Premium plans. MyFam also has a free tier with paid plans for more storage, and both apps are free of ads. One MyFam subscription covers the whole family.
Does FamilyAlbum compress your photos?
Yes. FamilyAlbum compresses and resizes every uploaded photo on every plan, and the original-resolution file is not retained. MyFam stores photos at original quality on every plan, with HEIC supported natively.
Does FamilyAlbum have family chat or a shared calendar?
No. FamilyAlbum focuses on photo and video sharing, photo books, and auto-generated highlight movies. MyFam adds family chat, a shared calendar with events, and birthday reminders.
Is MyFam or FamilyAlbum better for families?
Both are private, invite-only apps with chronological feeds and no ads. MyFam stores photos at original quality on every plan, adds 1080p video on its Plus plan, and includes chat, a calendar, and support for multiple separate families per account. FamilyAlbum adds photo books, prints, and highlight movies. The better fit depends on whether you prioritize original quality and family coordination or printed keepsakes.

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FamilyAlbum facts referenced from family-album.com as of May 2026. FamilyAlbum and MIXI are trademarks of their respective owners. This page is a competitive comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by FamilyAlbum or MIXI, Inc.