Remento is a family storytelling service that lets loved ones record their memories by voice or video, then turns those recordings into a printed hardcover book. Unlike traditional memoir services that require writing, Remento is built around speaking instead of typing. Storytellers respond to weekly prompts out loud, and their recordings are automatically transcribed, edited, and formatted for print. The result is a keepsake book that includes the written stories, photos, and QR codes linking back to the original recordings.

This guide walks through everything you need to know about Remento, including how Remento works, what's different about the service, and the Remento book, plus top Remento alternatives to help you make an informed buying decision.

TL;DR

• Remento is a voice-first family storytelling service: storytellers record responses by voice or video, and AI transforms and edits those recordings into a printed hardcover book.
• It works best for elderly family members or anyone who prefers speaking over typing, and it's a popular gift choice for aging parents and grandparents.
• A subscription costs $99/year and includes one hardcover book (up to 200 pages), unlimited collaborators, and a year's worth of story prompts.
• Key things to be aware of: stories can only be shared by voice or video (there's no option to write them), customer support is by email only, and recording new stories or editing older ones requires an active subscription.
• Families looking for both writing and voice options, unlimited photos with captions woven throughout each story, phone support, or the ability to keep editing stories after their year ends may find Storyworth a better fit.

What is Remento?

Instead of asking storytellers to type out their life stories, Remento sends weekly prompts by email or text. The storyteller records a voice or video response, and Remento handles the rest: transcribing the recording, cleaning up the text, and compiling everything into a printed hardcover book.

The finished book includes the written stories, photos, and QR codes that link back to the original audio or video recordings. That means readers can read the stories and scan a code to hear the story in the storyteller's own voice.

Remento operates on an annual subscription model. For $99 per year, one storyteller account gets unlimited collaborators, a year of weekly prompts, and one hardcover book of up to 200 pages. After the first year, the subscription will auto-renew for $99/year or $12/month to keep collecting stories. To learn how to use Storyworth as an alternative, see our complete guide.

Who is Remento for?

Remento is ideal for individuals and families looking to preserve personal histories without writing. While 53% of adults 65+ still report feeling 'overwhelmed' by new technology, AARP's 2026 technology trends report shows smartphone ownership among adults 50+ soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% in 2025, with texting now the lead communication method for this age group, making SMS-based prompt delivery increasingly viable.

Because it converts speech to text and allows you to use AI to adjust the length, tone, or perspective of the story, Remento is especially suited for:

• Elderly family members who prefer speaking over typing
• Those with limited technical skills or motor or visual impairments

Remento is also a popular gift choice. Adult children often purchase a subscription for an aging parent or grandparent, and the service's AI tools let them shape the final book into a tribute. For example, they can rewrite stories in the third person so that the finished book reads as a tribute from the family rather than an autobiography. Remento can be given as a standalone gift or paired with a family gathering where everyone contributes questions and listens along as stories are collected.

How does Remento work?

1. Set up an account. Create a Remento account and enter your storyteller's contact information. You can invite unlimited collaborators — family members who can also follow along and read the stories as they're collected.
2. Choose your prompts. Select questions from Remento's library or write your own. You can set the delivery frequency and change it at any time. Prompts are sent by email, SMS, or both — whichever works best for your storyteller.
3. Record a response. The storyteller records a video or voice-only response to each prompt using any internet-connected device. No typing required.
4. Transcription. Remento's Speech-to-Story technology automatically converts the recording into written text. You can keep it as a word-for-word transcript with filler words like "um" removed, or turn it into a polished narrative, adjusting the length, tone, and point of view before it appears in the book.
5. Add photos. One photo can be added when answering a prompt or used as a prompt itself, and more photos can be added to the end of a story once it's recorded.
6. Create your book. When you're ready, arrange your stories in any order, customize the cover with a title and photo, and preview the full book before it goes to print. One hardcover, color-printed book (up to 200 pages) is included with your subscription.

Remento's AI editing tools allow you to reshape stories before they goes to print. You can shorten a long, rambling response into a tighter narrative, shift the story from first person to third person (useful when a grandchild is giving the book as a gift), or adjust the tone from casual to more polished. For example, a grandmother's 10-minute recording of a trip to Yellowstone could be condensed into a two-paragraph story, or rewritten in third person so the book reads as a tribute from the family.

What are some Remento questions?

Remento's prompts are designed to inspire recall, from distant family history to more contemporary memories. Examples include:

• What is your earliest childhood memory?
• What's the story behind your family's last name?
• What's the first place you visited that felt completely different from home?

Storytellers can browse prompts, personalize them, or invite family and friends to suggest questions and vote on favorites.

What do Remento books look like? Can Remento books be customized?

One hardcover, color-printed book (up to 200 pages) is included in your subscription. When you're ready to create your printed Remento book, you'll confirm how you want the stories to appear. You can keep them as word-for-word transcripts or use Remento’s AI features to rewrite them, altering the tone, length, and point of view of the story.

You can arrange the stories in any order and customize your cover with a title and photo. Before printing, you'll have the opportunity to preview your entire book. Be sure to review each story carefully, as reprints are not available for issues visible in the preview.

How much does Remento cost?

Remento's subscription costs $99 and includes:

• One storyteller account
• Unlimited collaborators
• One year's worth of story prompts
• One 8x10 hardcover, color book (up to 200 pages)
• Free shipping in the United States

Subscriptions auto-renew after the first year for $99/year or $12/month, so you can keep collecting stories. You can cancel your renewal at any time.

Once your subscription ends, you can still view your stories, listen to recordings, and download your recordings, photos, and written stories from Remento's website at any time. However, recording new stories or editing older stories requires an active subscription. A PDF e-book version of your memoir is available for $49.99.

How much do additional Remento books cost?

Second volumes and other additional copies can be purchased for $69 each (up to 200 pages) or $99 each (201-380 pages). You can also download an e-book version for $49.99.

Remento returns and refunds

Remento offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with your purchase. Keep in mind that reprints are not available for issues that were visible in the book preview, so review each story carefully before sending your book to print.

Remento pros and cons

Pros

• No typing required. Storytellers record responses by voice or video, making it accessible for those who prefer speaking over writing or have limited typing ability.
• AI transcription and editing. Recordings are automatically transcribed and can be rewritten to adjust tone, length, and point of view before printing.
• QR codes link to original recordings. Printed books include QR codes that let readers listen to the storyteller's actual voice alongside the written story.
• Unlimited collaborators. Family members can follow along and read stories as they are collected at no extra cost.
• Flexible prompt delivery. Prompts can be sent by email, SMS, or both, and delivery frequency can be adjusted at any time.
• One hardcover book included. A full-color, hardcover book of up to 200 pages is included in the base subscription price.

Cons

• Voice and video only. There's only one way to record stories, and no option to write them, so storytellers who prefer to put their memories in writing or want to tell stories in conversation with family members will need a different service.
• Polished narratives can read differently from the spoken version. When the Speech-to-Story narrative option is used, the AI rewrites the written story, so the final text may differ from how the storyteller naturally speaks. A word-for-word transcript option is available.
• No phone support. Customer support is available by email. There is no phone support option.
• Recordings depend on Remento's servers. The QR codes in printed books link to online recordings. Remento does let you download all recordings, photos, and written stories at any time, so it's worth backing them up.
• New stories require an active subscription. Once your subscription ends, you can view and download everything, but you'll need to renew to record new stories.

Remento vs. Storyworth

Remento is a newer addition to the family storytelling space. While Remento offers a voice-based storytelling experience, other services, such as Storyworth, provide different approaches. For a detailed comparison, see our Storyworth vs. Remento guide.

Storyworth is the original and still most trusted name in family storytelling, founded in 2013. Since then, families have shared more than 35 million stories and printed over a million books, with over 64,000 verified Trustpilot reviews, including more than 50,000 five-star reviews. See what customers say in our Storyworth reviews.

Here are a few things that make Storyworth stand out:

• Storyworth has been family-owned and independently run since 2013, with no outside investors, and your stories stay accessible and editable even after your year of questions ends.
• Storyworth offers 24/7 support by email and text, plus phone support during business hours.
• Story Calls for word-for-word transcription, Magic Interviews for a guided phone conversation with Storyworth that is shaped into a polished narrative, and Family Calls, where a loved one joins the call to help draw out the story.
• Story Calls transcribes your loved one's words exactly as spoken, with no AI rewriting. Their authentic voice is preserved word-for-word.
• Family members can read stories as they are collected, reply with their own comments and memories, and those responses can be included in the final printed book.
• After your year with Storyworth has ended, you'll always be able to edit your existing stories, add more photos, download free e-book copies, and order more prints.

Final thoughts

Like all family storytelling services, Remento has its strengths and limitations. Its voice-first approach works well for storytellers who prefer speaking over typing, and the included hardcover book makes it a thoughtful gift. Families who want both writing and voice options, unlimited photos woven throughout the book, multiple ways to share stories over the phone, and the ability to keep editing and printing after the year ends may find Storyworth a better fit. Since 2013, families have trusted Storyworth with more than 35 million stories and over a million printed books.

Ready to start collecting your family's stories? Get started with Storyworth Memoirs today.

FAQs

Can I write my own prompts or add custom questions?

Yes. Remento lets you create custom questions in addition to choosing from its built-in prompt library. You can mix custom and suggested prompts and adjust how often they are delivered.

What devices can storytellers use to record with Remento?

Storytellers can record using any internet-connected device, including smartphones, tablets, and computers or a landline. No special equipment or app download is required.

What happens to Remento QR codes if the company shuts down?

The QR codes in printed Remento books link to recordings hosted on Remento's servers. Remento lets you download all of your recordings, photos, and written stories from its website at any time, and recommends saving them to your own device or cloud storage. The printed book itself is yours to keep, regardless.

Can multiple family members collaborate on a Remento book?

Invited family members can follow along as stories are collected and read, listen to them, suggest questions, and vote on future prompts.

How is Remento different from Storyworth?

Storyworth also offers unlimited photos placed throughout each story, five different ways to share stories in writing and over the phone, phone support, and permanent editing access after your year with Storyworth ends.

Is Remento a good gift?

Yes. Remento is a popular gift choice for aging parents and grandparents. The subscription can be purchased on someone else's behalf, and AI editing tools let family members shape the final book as a tribute — including rewriting stories in third person so the book reads as a gift from the family.