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MyFam vs Tinybeans

MyFam and Tinybeans are both private apps for sharing family photos and videos. Compare features, what the free plan includes, 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 at original quality on every plan; 1080p video on Plus
  • Family chat, shared calendar, events, birthday reminders
  • Join multiple separate families in one app
  • No ads on any plan

Family-run. No outside shareholders.

Tinybeans

Private photo journal focused on baby milestones and memories.

  • Photo and video sharing with comments and reactions
  • Email digests for family and grandparents
  • Photo books and prints, created in the app
  • iOS, Android, and web

Owned by Tinybeans Group Ltd (ASX: TNY, publicly traded).

What the free plan includes

What you can do before paying anything.

MyFam

  • Photos at original quality, plus family chat, shared calendar, and birthday reminders.
  • Unlimited family members, with 2 GB of media storage.
  • No upload count limit on the moments you post.
  • No ads, on the free plan or any plan.

Tinybeans

  • The free plan limits you to around 20 uploads per month and 5 GB of storage; older photos are archived once you hit the cap.
  • The free plan shows ads, and videos are limited to short clips. Unlimited uploads, an ad-free experience, and longer video require the paid Tinybeans+ subscription.
  • Bulk-exporting your photos and videos for backup is a paid Tinybeans+ feature.

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureMyFamTinybeans
Private, invite-only sharingYesYes
Chronological feed (no algorithm)YesYes
Comments and reactionsYesYes
No ads on any planYesAds on the free plan
Original-quality photos on every planYesUnknown
1080p videoPlus planPaid plan for longer video
HEIC supported nativelyYesUnknown
Family chatYesNo
Shared calendar and event schedulingYesMemory calendar only
Birthday remindersYesNo
Multiple separate families per accountYesOne shared journal
Photo books and printsWe like ChatbooksYes
Baby milestone trackingNoYes
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android, Web
OwnershipFamily-run, no outside shareholdersTinybeans Group Ltd (ASX: TNY, publicly traded)
PricingFree tier; See pricingFree tier with limits; paid Tinybeans+ subscription

Frequently asked questions

Is Tinybeans free?
Tinybeans has a free tier, but it comes with limits: around 20 uploads per month and 5 GB of storage, with older photos archived once you hit the cap. The free plan also shows ads and limits videos to short clips. MyFam is also free to start, with unlimited family members, 2 GB of media storage, no upload count limit on the moments you post, and no ads.
Does Tinybeans show ads?
Yes, Tinybeans shows ads on its free plan; an ad-free experience requires the paid Tinybeans+ subscription. MyFam shows no ads on the free plan or any plan.
Does Tinybeans have family chat?
No, Tinybeans does not offer family chat. MyFam includes built-in family chat, plus a shared calendar, events, and birthday reminders, so your family can talk and coordinate in the same private app where you share photos.
Is MyFam or Tinybeans better for families?
Tinybeans is focused on a single shared journal for baby milestones and offers photo books, prints, and email digests. MyFam is a closed, invite-only family app with photos at original quality on every plan and 1080p video on its Plus plan, family chat, a shared calendar, birthday reminders, and the ability to join multiple separate families in one account, all with no ads. Both run on iOS and Android, and Tinybeans also has a web app.

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Tinybeans facts referenced from tinybeans.com as of May 2026. Tinybeans is a trademark of its respective owner. This page is a competitive comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Tinybeans.