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Our Family Story

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Remento Pricing: What It Actually Costs in 2026.

Remento advertises $99/year, but that's just the starting point. Here's a transparent breakdown of what you'll actually pay — subscription, add-ons, shipping, and the costs that aren't obvious upfront.

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Included in $99/yr

  • One storyteller accountThe person recording stories
  • Weekly video promptsCurated questions sent by email
  • AI transcriptionVideo recordings converted to written text
  • Basic editing toolsTrim and review recordings
  • One printed book creditHardcover with QR codes linking to videos
  • Free US shippingDomestic delivery only

Costs extra

  • PDF export$50
    Download a digital copy of your book
  • Additional book copiesFrom $69
    Plus shipping for international orders
  • Extra storytellers$99/each
    Each additional person who records stories
  • International shipping$5–$15
    Per book, depending on destination
Shipping Comparison

Where your book ships from matters.

Remento ships all books from the United States. International orders typically take around 3 weeks for delivery, compared to 5-7 days with Keepsake's local printing.

CountryRemento CostRemento DeliveryKeepsake CostKeepsake Delivery
🇺🇸United StatesFree~7-10 daysFree5-7 days
🇬🇧United KingdomFree~3 weeksFree5-7 days
🇦🇺Australia$5 USD~3 weeksFree5-7 days
🇨🇦Canada$15 USD~3 weeksFree5-7 days
🇩🇪Germany$10 USD~3 weeksFree5-7 days
The Fine Print

The costs that aren't obvious upfront.

Remento's $99/year gets you started, but many features that feel like they should be included — PDF export, extra contributors, additional projects — are all paid extras.

PDF Export

Remento charges $49.99 to download a digital copy of your own book. Keepsake includes free PDF export with every subscription.

Remento$50
KeepsakeFree

Extra Storytellers

Want more than one family member to contribute? Each additional Remento storyteller costs $99/year. Keepsake includes unlimited contributors.

Remento$99/person
KeepsakeFree

Additional Projects

Remento limits you to one project per subscription. A second memoir, wedding book, or memorial requires a second subscription. Keepsake allows unlimited projects.

Remento$99/project
KeepsakeFree

International Shipping

Remento ships all books from the US. International orders pay $5-$15 per book and wait ~3 weeks. Keepsake prints locally in 5 countries with free shipping.

Remento$5–$15/book
KeepsakeFree

Additional Copies

Extra copies for family members cost from $69 with Remento (plus international shipping). Keepsake additional copies start from $49 with free shipping included.

RementoFrom $69
KeepsakeFrom $49

Post-Subscription Access

When your Remento subscription lapses, your content becomes read-only. To edit again, you must resubscribe. With Keepsake, your content stays editable even after your subscription ends.

Remento$99/yr to edit
KeepsakeFree forever
Real-World Scenario

What it actually costs.

Family of 3 contributors, 2 years, 3 printed books with PDF export. Assumes one international shipping destination.

Remento

Year 1 subscription$99
Year 2 subscription$99
PDF export$50
2 extra book copies$138
Extra storyteller (spouse)$99
International shipping (×3 books)$15–$45
Total$500–$530

Keepsake

Year 1 subscription (incl. book)$98
Year 2 subscription (incl. book)$98
PDF exportFree
2 extra book copies$98
Gift subscription (spouse)Free
Free shipping (all books)Free
Total$294
Feature Comparison

How Keepsake compares to
Remento on price and features.

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Features

Remento
Annual pricingUSD
$98/yrFree shipping included
$99/yrFree US shipping
How you tell your story
Write & editRich text editor
Record video onlyNo writing option
Edit after recording
Photos in entries
UnlimitedInline with text
LimitedChapter headers only
Max pages per book
536 pages
200 pages
Free shipping
5 countriesAU, US, UK, CA, DE
US only
Additional book copies
From $49
From $69
Free PDF export
$50
Unlimited projects
1 only
Live collaborative editing
Unlimited contributors
Book design customisationCovers, templates, palettes
560+ combinations
Limited
Content works without internetPrinted book stands alone
*
Risk-free trial
30-day refund
Edit after subscription ends
Reviews

What People Are Saying

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Customer Reviews

“I was shut out of my account with no warning or message from Remento.”

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“Beautiful books, but the process felt clunky.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Remento costs $99 USD/year or $12.99 USD/month. This includes one storyteller account, weekly video prompts, AI transcription, basic editing tools, and one printed book credit with free US shipping. Additional books, PDF export, extra storytellers, and international shipping are all charged separately.
The subscription covers one storyteller account, access to video recording prompts, AI-generated transcription, basic editing tools, and one printed book credit (US shipping only). You’ll pay extra for PDF export ($50), additional book copies (from $69), extra storytellers ($99 each), and international shipping ($5–$15).
Yes. Remento charges $49.99 to download a PDF of your book. Keepsake includes PDF export with every subscription at no extra charge.
Remento ships from the US. Shipping to the UK is free, to Australia is $5 USD, to Europe is $10 USD, and to Canada is $15 USD. Delivery takes approximately three weeks for international orders. Keepsake prints locally in five countries with free shipping and 5–7 day delivery.
Keepsake starts at $98 USD/year, with local currency pricing in AUD, GBP, EUR, and CAD. The subscription includes your first hardcover book, free shipping, PDF export, unlimited projects, unlimited contributors, a gift subscription, and real-time collaboration. See our pricing page for current rates in your currency.
Additional printed book copies start from $49 USD (or the local currency equivalent). That’s it. There are no charges for PDF export, extra contributors, additional projects, or premium features.
Each additional storyteller on Remento costs $99/year, effectively doubling the subscription for a second person. With Keepsake, unlimited contributors are included at no extra charge. Your whole family can write together under one subscription. For a broader comparison, see our full Remento alternative breakdown.
For a typical family scenario (two years, three book copies, and PDF export), Remento costs approximately $500\u2013530 USD compared to Keepsake at $294 USD. The gap widens with more contributors or international shipping. Our in-depth Remento review breaks down the full cost comparison.

Looking for region-specific information?

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AustraliaAUD pricing, free shipping
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United KingdomGBP pricing, local printing

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