MyLifeLedger vs. Cake
Cake (joincake.com) shut down all user accounts in June 2025. Here's how MyLifeLedger compares to what Cake offered — and why it's the most complete end of life planning replacement.
Cake (joincake.com) shut down all individual user accounts on June 15, 2025 following its acquisition by Foundation Partners Group. All user data not downloaded before that date was permanently deleted. The domain now redirects to Altogether Funeral.
MyLifeLedger covers every category that Cake offered — end of life planning checklists, document organization, digital accounts, final wishes — and adds what Cake never had: AI-guided life story conversations, voice recordings, and a living memory archive. It's an independent, founder-operated company (not a funeral industry acquisition), and it's free to start at $39/year for premium.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MyLifeLedger | Cake (defunct) |
|---|---|---|
| Status in 2026 | ✓ Active & independent | ✕ Shut down June 2025 |
| Price | Free – $39/yr | Free (was) |
| End of life planning checklists | ✓ AI-guided, comprehensive | ✓ Static checklists |
| Document organization | ✓ Full suite — accounts, insurance, docs | ✓ Basic document storage |
| Final wishes / preferences | ✓ Comprehensive capture | ✓ Included |
| Funeral planning | ✓ Dedicated section | ✓ Basic funeral planner |
| Digital accounts inventory | ✓ Structured tracking | ✓ Basic tracking |
| Healthcare directives | ✓ Guided documentation | ✓ Template-based |
| AI-guided conversations | ✓ Personalized to your life | ✕ None |
| Voice recordings | ✓ Built-in, preserved forever | ✕ None |
| Life story capture | ✓ Living memory archive | ✕ None |
| Private family sharing | ✓ Invite-only, multiple contributors | ⚠️ Limited sharing |
| Data exportability | ✓ Always accessible & exportable | ✕ Deleted at shutdown |
| Independent platform | ✓ Founder-operated, not acquired | ✕ Acquired & shut down |
Where MyLifeLedger Goes Further
AI that actually guides you
Cake gave you checklists and templates. MyLifeLedger conducts a real AI-guided conversation — asking personalized follow-up questions, remembering your context, and helping you build a complete plan without staring at a blank form.
Voice recordings and life story
The biggest gap Cake had. Your family doesn't just need your account numbers — they need to know who you were. MyLifeLedger captures your voice, your stories, and your life history in a living archive that grows over time.
Built to last — not to be sold
Cake was a venture-backed startup that was acquired by a funeral conglomerate and shut down without warning. MyLifeLedger is an independent, founder-operated product built for longevity. We also make data export easy so you're never locked in.
True private family collaboration
Invite the family members you choose. Each sees what you've shared and can contribute their own memories. Unlike Cake's limited sharing, MyLifeLedger supports full family collaboration with granular access control.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Cake (joincake.com)?
Cake was acquired by Foundation Partners Group, a funeral industry company, and shut down all individual user accounts on June 15, 2025. Users who didn't download their data before that date lost everything permanently. The joincake.com URL now redirects to Altogether Funeral.
Is MyLifeLedger a good Cake replacement?
Yes. MyLifeLedger covers everything Cake offered — end of life planning, document organization, final wishes, digital accounts — and adds AI-guided life story conversations, voice recordings, and true private family collaboration. It's the most complete single Cake replacement available in 2026.
How much does MyLifeLedger cost vs. Cake?
Cake was free. MyLifeLedger has a free tier with up to 10 entries — enough to get meaningfully started. Premium is $39/year for unlimited entries, AI conversations, voice recordings, and full family sharing.
Will MyLifeLedger also shut down?
MyLifeLedger is an independent, founder-operated company — not a venture startup seeking acquisition. We're building a sustainable, long-term product. We also make it easy to export your data at any time, so you have full control regardless.
The Cake replacement that does more.
Everything Cake offered — plus AI memory capture, voice recordings, and private family sharing. Free to start, built to last.
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