FutureMe is for writing to yourself. Forever Photo is for writing to your family.
Both services hold a letter and send it on a day you choose. Here’s where they differ.
- Who you write to
- FutureMeMostly yourself. Writing to someone else needs an account.Forever PhotoSomeone in your family. One person free, up to ten on the paid plan.
- Photographs
- FutureMePremium only.Forever PhotoOn the free plan too.
- Video
- FutureMePremium only.Forever PhotoPaid plan, short videos.
- Help with the words
- FutureMeIdeas to start from, such as writing to your next birthday.Forever PhotoAsks you a few questions, then writes a first draft from your answers for you to change.
- After you’ve passed away
- FutureMeWe couldn’t find this on FutureMe’s site.Forever PhotoSent when the person you trust tells us the time has come.
FutureMe facts from futureme.org, checked 23 September 2026.
When FutureMe is the better choice
A note to your future self. FutureMe is free for that, and by its own count it has sent over 20 million letters.
When Forever Photo is the better choice
A letter for your granddaughter’s wedding morning, with the photograph of the two of you on the porch. Or a letter your son reads after you’ve passed away.
Write a keepsake for someone in your familyFree for three keepsakes to one person.