Feature comparison
Why choose Passings over the rest?
End-of-life planning platforms vary widely in scope, price, and empathy. See how Passings stacks up across every feature that matters — from guided checklists to the AI assistant, document vault, and provider marketplace.
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Features side by side
| Feature | Best overall Passings Free to start | Alternative 1 $75–100/yr | Alternative 2 $64.99/yr Employer plans only | Alternative 3 $149 first yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Planning | ||||
Guided checklists | ||||
Pre-planning tools | ||||
Immediate-need (executor) flow | ||||
Document vault | ||||
Family collaboration | ||||
| Funeral & Memorial | ||||
Provider marketplace | ||||
Obituary builder | ||||
Funeral cost estimator | ||||
| Intelligence | ||||
AI planning assistant | ||||
Grief support resources | ||||
| Legacy | ||||
Personal legacy messages | ||||
Digital estate tools | ||||
| Full coverage | 12/12 | 2/12 | 7/12 | 3/12 |
Last verified: April 2026
Disclaimer: Feature information is based on publicly available information as of April 2026 and is provided for general reference only. Passings makes no warranty as to its accuracy or completeness. Competitor offerings change over time — verify directly with each provider before making a purchase decision. This comparison is not intended as professional or legal advice.
What sets us apart
Built differently, on purpose
Zero-knowledge option
Encrypted in storage and in transit, with an optional zero-knowledge mode. Documents you protect that way are encrypted on your device first, so Passings staff and servers can't open them.
Real-time family collaboration
Author, Edit, and View permission levels. Multiple people, one plan.
AI planning assistant
An AI assistant that adapts tone to emotional context and helps draft wishes.
Immediate-need support
A dedicated executor flow for families managing an active loss, not just pre-planners.
Provider marketplace
Browse funeral homes, florists, and cemeteries directly, with no cold calls.
Free to start
Full guided planning at no cost. Choose Pro or Premium when you're ready — never required.
How people plan today —
and what it costs their families.
Most people rely on methods that are scattered, incomplete, or locked away. When the moment comes, a plan means your family already has what they need.
Planning method What most people rely on today | DIY / Google Docs Spreadsheets, shared folders, templates | Estate attorney Full legal engagement for wills & trusts | Passings Passings Planner Pro Guided wishlist, secure vault & family sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| CostYour cost + what your family pays | Moderate Low cost to start, but no structure, no guidance, and no guarantee your files are findable or current. | High upfront Fees to start, and often again for each update. Legal documents are covered, but there is no organization tool, and every change costs you. | Predictable $99 a year, with 10 GB of storage included. Full guided plan, encrypted vault, and family sharing. No hourly fees. |
| Family accessCan they find it when they need it? | Only if family knows where to look. Google deactivates inactive accounts after 2 years. No guaranteed access when it matters most. | Documents held at the attorney’s office require re-engaging the firm. After a death, that can take days or weeks. | Invite family at the access level you choose — they can see what you share right away. Your designated Successor can view the vault once a death is reported and takes full control after it is verified. No hunting through drawers for passwords. |
| Gaps & riskWhat gets left behind | High risk Files can be overwritten, forgotten, or lost. No update prompts, no encryption, no controlled access after you’re gone. | Partial coverage Legal documents are secure — but financial accounts, digital assets, and personal wishes fall outside attorney scope. | Minimal Encrypted vault. Role-based access controls. Everything documented and organized for clear access. |
It will make every hour with them count more.
Passings is an organizational and communication tool — not a legal service. We don’t draft wills, file documents, or give legal advice. What we do is ensure that when your executor, attorney, or family needs information, it’s already organized, accessible, and clear. A simple estate takes attorneys 10–15 billable hours at $200–$400/hr. Disorganized documentation pushes that toward the higher end. An organized Passings plan means your family spends that time on decisions that require a lawyer — not on finding paperwork that should have been findable all along.
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