Storyworth vs Remento
Storyworth vs Remento
an honest comparison
Both Storyworth and Remento help families capture life stories. They do it differently, at different price points, with different strengths. This guide compares them honestly — and includes Tell Me Your Story as a UK-native alternative worth considering.
Quick summary
Who are they for?
Storyworth
Weekly questions by email or text on an annual plan, with a hardcover included. The best-known brand in the space — a US company with a UK site priced in pounds.
From £49 a year
Remento
Voice and video first: the storyteller answers weekly prompts by speaking, and AI turns the recordings into written stories. US-based; ships books to the UK for an extra fee.
$99 a year (US dollars)
UK alternative
Tell Me Your Story
Built in the UK. Type or speak your answers at your own pace, with a QR code beside every recorded story in the printed book. One-time payment.
5 questions free · from £3.99
Feature comparison
Storyworth vs Remento vs Tell Me Your Story
Details checked September 2026 from Storyworth's UK FAQ and Remento's FAQ. Check their sites for current prices before you buy.
How Storyworth works
Storyworth — the email approach
Storyworth sends a question each week by email or text. The storyteller replies, and the answers build up into a hardcover book, which is included in the plan.
The weekly routine is Storyworth's biggest strength — it's gentle and low-pressure, and it suits people who would never sit down to fill in a questionnaire. You can change how often questions arrive and answer as many as you like.
Storyworth sells to UK customers in pounds, from £49 a year. Books are printed in the US and Europe; shipping outside the US is charged when you order, and import fees may apply. On upgraded plans, storytellers can record by phone — even from a landline — and the book includes one QR code on the last page linking to the stories and recordings online.
Storyworth suits families where the storyteller is comfortable with email, a hardcover included in one price appeals, and a year-long plan fits.
How Remento works
Remento — the voice-first approach
Remento's core idea is voice. The storyteller answers weekly prompts by recording their voice or video — no app to download — and Remento's Speech-to-Story technology turns the recording into a written story, either close to word-for-word or as a polished narrative.
It works well for people who find typing hard but speak easily. The finished hardcover includes QR codes that play the original recordings, which is a lovely touch.
Remento costs $99 a year, billed in US dollars, with one hardcover included. Books ship from the US; UK delivery is charged extra and typically takes around three weeks, with no customs charges on arrival.
Remento suits families where the storyteller prefers speaking to typing, AI-written chapters appeal, and paying yearly in dollars is fine.
How Tell Me Your Story compares
Tell Me Your Story — the UK option
Tell Me Your Story combines guided questions (like Storyworth) with voice recording (like Remento). Storytellers can type or speak each answer, and every voice-recorded story gets its own QR code beside it in the printed book, so family can scan it and hear that exact story in their own voice.
There is no annual plan. You start with 5 questions free, no card needed, and pay once when you are ready — digital plans from £3.99, printed softcovers from £21.99 including UK delivery.
Printed books are made to order and delivered to UK addresses, typically within 10–14 days.
Tell Me Your Story suits UK families who want voice and a printed book together, prefer paying once in pounds, and want to go at their own pace.
Our verdict
Which should you choose?
Storyworth
From £49 a year
Best if:
- ✓You want a gentle weekly question by email or text
- ✓You want a hardcover included in one price
- ✓The storyteller is comfortable writing, or prefers the phone
Consider others if:
- →You want voice recording without upgrading
- →You'd rather pay once than yearly
- →You want a QR code beside every recorded story
Remento
$99 a year
Best if:
- ✓The storyteller prefers speaking (or video) to typing
- ✓You like AI turning recordings into polished chapters
- ✓A hardcover included in one price appeals
Consider others if:
- →You'd rather pay once, in pounds
- →You want the option to type answers as well as speak
- →You want to try it free before paying
Tell Me Your Story
5 questions free · from £3.99
Best if:
- ✓You want to type or speak — whichever suits each answer
- ✓You want a QR code beside every recorded story
- ✓You prefer a one-time payment in pounds
Consider others if:
- →You specifically want questions emailed each week
- →The storyteller would rather use email or the phone than an app
FAQ
Common questions
Is Storyworth available in the UK?
Yes. Storyworth sells to UK customers in pounds, with plans from £49 a year. Books are printed in the US and Europe, shipping outside the US is charged when you order, and import fees may apply.
Is Remento available in the UK?
Yes. Remento accepts UK customers and ships printed books to the UK for an extra fee. Pricing is in US dollars ($99 a year), and international deliveries typically arrive within about three weeks.
What is the main difference between Storyworth and Remento?
Storyworth is built around weekly questions answered in writing, with phone recording on upgraded plans. Remento is voice and video first, with AI turning recordings into written stories and QR codes in the book that play them. Both are annual plans that include a hardcover.
Which is cheaper — Storyworth or Remento?
For UK buyers, Storyworth's entry plan is cheaper at £49 a year, but it is written answers with a black-and-white book. Remento is $99 a year. Both charge extra for UK shipping. Tell Me Your Story is free to start, with one-time plans from £3.99 and printed books from £21.99 including UK delivery.
Is there a UK alternative to Storyworth and Remento?
Yes — Tell Me Your Story is built and run in the UK, priced in pounds, with guided questions, voice recording on every plan, a QR code beside every recorded story in the printed book, and a one-time payment.
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