HeirVault
Best when you need an encrypted vault, check-ins, and named beneficiaries who claim access only after your rules are met.
FreeWill
People who want a no-cost path to draft a basic will online.
Focus on the differences that matter for leave, check-in, waiting period, and claim.
| Feature | HeirVault | FreeWill |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy and encryption | ||
| End-to-end (live vault) | Not included | |
| Not included | ||
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Not included | |
| Shield only | Not included | |
| Timed release and people | ||
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Not included | |
| Not included | ||
| Pro and Shield | Not included | |
| Vault controls | ||
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Not included | |
| Included | Included | |
| 25 / 100 / 250 MB; docs, images, media, ZIP | Included | |
| Product focus | ||
| Included | Not included | |
| Not included | Included | |
| Not included | Not included | |
Last verified 2026-07-23
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No. FreeWill drafts wills. HeirVault stores encrypted copies of documents you already have, plus docs and files, and releases access after check-in rules.
Yes if you need both. Draft the will with a will product or attorney, then store an encrypted copy in HeirVault with private notes and instructions. They cover different jobs.
No. Your live vault is protected by end-to-end encryption. It encrypts in your browser before upload, so HeirVault cannot decrypt it. HeirVault-assisted delivery stores a protected key for that beneficiary handoff only and transfers it to the beneficiary account after claim. That means assisted handoffs are not end-to-end to the beneficiary alone. Invite now and shared beneficiary passphrase delivery keep the handoff key off HeirVault servers.