LifeMantle
7.2#21 in photo storage servicesFrom $99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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Permafiles
8.4#4 in photo storage servicesFrom £1.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
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| Fact | LifeMantle | Permafiles |
|---|---|---|
| Family sharing | The service includes a private feed with comments and reactions, shared photo and video albums, and a family calendar. | Users can create family album folders and control who may view, edit or download shared photos. |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska, USA | United Kingdom |
| Intended users | The maker describes LifeMantle as a family memory and digital-legacy service; a parent or guardian creates a child’s space and consents to collection of the child’s photos and information. | Permafiles says it is primarily aimed at customers in the UK and EU and presents family photo storage and sharing as a key use case. |
| Product | LifeMantle is a private, invite-only family space for photos, milestones, letters, and a family story. | Permafiles is fully managed cloud storage powered by the open source Nextcloud platform. |
| Security | Spaces are invite-only with database-level row-level security; other content is encrypted in transit and at rest, though LifeMantle says its systems can technically read it. | The service describes HTTPS/TLS, two-factor authentication, brute-force protection, antivirus protection, and optional end-to-end encryption for supported folders and use cases. |
| Support | The Family plan lists priority support; the Legacy plan lists white-glove onboarding. | The contact page promises replies within 24 hours and offers live chat during office hours. |
LifeMantle plans
- KeepsakeFree
- Family$99 a year
- Legacy$199 a year
Permafiles plans
- Nextcloud FreeFree
- Nextcloud Tiny£1.99 a month
- Nextcloud Small£2.99 a month
- Nextcloud Medium£3.99 a month
- Nextcloud Large£4.99 a month
- Nextcloud 1TB£9.99 a month
Pick LifeMantle if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Permafiles if…
It suits individuals and families who want managed Nextcloud storage with photo sharing, file sync, and office tools across computers and mobile devices. Permafiles says it is primarily aimed at customers in the UK and EU.