by IncarnUpdated October 7, 2026
A Deep Nostalgia alternative without a subscription
Deep Nostalgia and LiveMemory, by MyHeritage, animate old photos well, but beyond the free tier they come with a MyHeritage subscription. If you just want to animate a few family photos, paying per photo is usually cheaper. Incarn, which publishes this site, works that way: €1.99 for one photo, down to €0.80 per photo in a pack of 50, with no subscription.
Full disclosure: this site is published by Incarn. The information about MyHeritage comes from MyHeritage's own pages, checked on September 28, 2026. Prices change: check them on MyHeritage before deciding.
Side by side
| MyHeritage (Deep Nostalgia, LiveMemory) | Incarn | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Annual subscription: Photo plan at $49.90 per year, or Complete plan at €258 per year (€149 the first year), according to MyHeritage | Per photo, no subscription |
| Free try | 5 animations in total, with an account, according to MyHeritage | 1 animation, as a low-resolution preview with watermark, with just an email |
| 1 photo | Included in the subscription | €1.99 |
| 25 photos | Included in the subscription | €24.99 (€1.00 per photo) |
| What moves | Deep Nostalgia animates the face; LiveMemory, launched late 2024, animates the whole scene | A short video centered on the person, with natural movement |
| Also included | Family tree tools and historical records, depending on the plan | Nothing else: Incarn only animates photos |
When MyHeritage is the better choice
If you already use MyHeritage for your family tree or your records, the animations are part of your plan and LiveMemory gives good results: use it, there is no reason to pay twice.
When paying per photo makes more sense
If you have a handful of photos to animate, do not keep your family tree on MyHeritage, or simply do not want a yearly renewal, paying per photo costs less: five photos cost €6.99 on Incarn, and the credits never expire.
Animate a photo on Incarn First animation free to preview, then from €1.99 per photo. No subscription.
Before choosing any tool
- Try your best photo first and judge the face: does it still look like the person?
- Check what happens to your photos and how long they are kept: our checklist.
- Check whether the price renews automatically.
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Questions
Is Deep Nostalgia still available?
Yes. According to MyHeritage, Deep Nostalgia is still offered, alongside LiveMemory, which animates the whole scene.
Does Deep Nostalgia require a subscription?
According to MyHeritage, the free tier includes 5 animations in total; beyond that, you need a MyHeritage subscription.
What is the difference between Deep Nostalgia and LiveMemory?
Deep Nostalgia animates the face in a photo. LiveMemory, introduced by MyHeritage in late 2024, animates the whole scene.
Which is cheaper for 10 photos?
On Incarn, 10 photos cost €11.99, once, with no subscription. On MyHeritage, 10 animations go beyond the free tier, so you need a subscription, starting at $49.90 per year for the Photo plan according to MyHeritage.