Why Consider Remento Alternatives?
No matter what you choose, you're doing an important thing. The goal of this article is to find what works best for you and your family. Everyone is different.
Some people need video. Some people (like me) would feel very camera shy and awkward videoing myself.
If you've heard of Remento and are considering alternatives, here is a quick way to find out what's best for you.
Factors to Consider
When evaluating memory preservation platforms, we considered the following:
• Subscription Model: Does the platform require ongoing payments?
• Time Limit: Is there a deadline to complete the storytelling process?
• Final Product: What does the end product look like?
• Media Formats: Can you include text, audio, video, or photos?
For fairness, we only included information from people who have used the platform and are not social media influencers. We also included information directly from their own websites.
Remento Overview
Remento is a video and audio platform that uses weekly prompts to help grandparents video record or audio record their memories. These recordings are transcribed with AI (Artificial Intelligence) into written stories, which are then compiled into a book. Each story includes a visible QR code at the top that you can scan with your smartphone linking to the original audio.
- Subscription Model: Yes. You can't record new stories without an active subscription. The subscription is monthly or yearly.
- Recording Method: Video and Audio. No Writing.
- Book: Color
- Language: English and Spanish
- Extra Color Copies: $69 (at time of writing)
Other Remento Reviews:
Disclaimer: I have not purchased Remento myself, so I can't give a full review. I looked on Google for a few written article reviews and they are quoted and linked below.
I removed anything that was obviously a paid ad or an influencer paid to promote a product.
According to an article on savvygiftersguide updated Jan 5, there was a limit of 1 photo per chapter. I tried looking on Remento's website if they removed this restriction since then but I couldn't find anything. Once they do, please let me know and I will update this. They also mentioned additional fees for storage, but I also couldn't see anything on Remento's site about additional fees, so I'm not sure.
A review from PCMag, a very reputable site, has a review as well. This review is a bit older, but the site itself is well known.
Remento Alternative: My Stories Matter
- Subscription Model: None. No time limits of any kind,.
- Recording Method: Audio and Writing.
- Book: Color
- Language: Any (English, Spanish, Chinese, etc).
- Extra Color Copies: $55 (at time of writing)
My Stories Matter offers a flexible approach to memory preservation. Users can type or dictate their stories, collaborate with family members, and include photos. The platform includes professional design services to ensure a polished final product. There’s no subscription or time limit, making it ideal for those who prefer a relaxed pace.
Pick My Stories Matter If:
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You want a one-time purchase without ongoing fees.
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You prefer to include both text and audio in your memory book.
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You value professional design assistance for your book.
Remento Alternative: Storyworth
- Subscription Model: Yes ($99/year)
- Recording Method: Writing and Audio (phone calls)
- Book: Black & White (color upgrade for $40-60). Smaller relative to others (6x9 inches).
- Language: English and Spanish
- Extra Color Copies: $99 (at time of writing)
Storyworth sends weekly questions via email, which the recipient answers. After a year, the responses are compiled into a book. While it’s a simple process, the platform focuses solely on text, without options for audio or video.
Pick Storyworth If:
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You prefer a structured, text-only approach.
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You’re comfortable with a subscription model.
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You want a straightforward, email-based system
Remento Alternative: Circa Legacy
- Subscription Model: No.
- Book: Fully customized with text, audio, and video options.
- Text: Fully formatted and transcribed.
If you don’t want AI to do the writing or recording Circa Legacy offers to do it all for you.
Circa Legacy is much more expensive at $3,500. You get a real person to interview you for 4 hours, and then they edit it after they pull the transcription. It's up to 100 pages in a hardcover book, with up to 40 photos.
This is for people who want a polished, professional product without having to do the work themselves and are willing to pay the money.
If you’re looking for a hand-off approach and don’t mind paying a premium, Circa Legacy could be a great option.
My Stories Matter Concierge Service
My Stories Matter’s interview service is slightly more expensive but includes almost 3x the number of interviews for a longer book that can span your whole life. It's inclusive of services such as photo restoration and enhancement.
Pick Circa Legacy If:
- You just want to be interviewed.
- You want a full-service experience with minimal effort on your part.
- You’re willing to pay a premium.
Picking the Right Remento Alternative
Preserving your memories is very important and a good thing to do regardless of you do it on paper, a Word Doc or one of the sites mentioned above. This article is to help you figure out what's best for you. No matter what you choose, you did something good for your family.