Cherished Book vs Remento
Remento records a living person's voice and video answers and turns them, with AI, into a printed book with QR codes back to the recordings. Cherished Book is a collaborative memorial after a loss. Here is the honest comparison.
Last reviewed June 2026. Prices and features change, so check both sites before deciding.
Which one is right for you?
Choose Cherished Book if…
you have lost someone and want a memorial many people add to now, with help writing the words and a keepsake you can export.
Choose Remento if…
you want to record a living relative's voice and video stories and turn them into a printed book with QR codes back to the recordings.
Cherished Book and Remento, side by side
| Feature | Cherished Book | Remento |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free now. Premium is free while we build it; a one-time $30 is planned, never a subscription. | Around $99 a year. |
| AI writing help | Yes. AI obituary draft + guided writing prompts. | Partial. Speech-to-story turns recordings into chapters. |
| Collaboration | Yes. Unlimited contributors; guests can add tributes with no account. | Partial. One storyteller, prompted by family. |
| Privacy & control | Yes. Public, private or invite-only; approval queue; no ads. | Partial. Private to the family. |
| Faith & tradition | Yes. 68 faith & secular designs, Faith Gate, secondary calendars. | No. No faith-matched designs or calendars. |
| Events & RSVP | Yes. Yes, with tradition-aware rites (Premium). | No. No events or RSVPs. |
| Resting place | Yes. Map link and directions, with no coordinates or trackers. | No. Not applicable. |
| Fundraising | Partial. Links out to a charity or fundraiser; we take no cut. | No. No fundraising. |
| Photos, video, audio | Partial. Photos and files. No video or audio. | Yes. Voice and video recordings. |
| Keepsake & export | Yes. Designed PDF memorial book + free full ZIP export. | Yes. A printed book with QR codes to recordings. |
| Mobile app | Partial. Works in any browser. No native app. | Yes. App based. |
| Ads & upsells | Yes. None. No ads, no visitor upsells. | Yes. No third-party ads. |
✓ included · ~ partial or limited · — not offered · ? not confirmed at our last review. Comparisons reflect public information and change over time.
Where Remento may suit you better
We would rather you found the right place than the wrong one. Here is where Remento does something we do not.
- It records voice and video, and uses speech-to-story AI to turn spoken answers into written chapters. Cherished Book has no audio or video, and no speech-to-text.
- The printed book carries QR codes that play the original recordings, keeping the person's actual voice.
Where Cherished Book is different
- Built for after a loss: a collaborative memorial many people add to now, not a solo recording project.
- A faith-aware obituary in minutes, plus candles, events and moderation.
- A designed PDF memorial book and a free full export, with no annual fee.
- Free to start, rather than around $99 a year.
A note on price
Remento is around $99 a year, including a printed book with QR codes to the recordings.
Cherished Book is free to start, with Premium planned as a one-time $30. The recording-led, voice-and-video approach is something to watch, and honestly something we do not yet do. See our pricing page.
Free to start, no card needed. The Remento link opens in a new tab.
Common questions
Can Cherished Book record voice or video?
No. Remento records voice and video and turns them into chapters. Cherished Book is text and photos, with an AI obituary draft and guided prompts.
Is Remento for someone who has died?
Usually it captures a living person's stories. Cherished Book is built for a memorial after a loss.
Which is cheaper?
Cherished Book is free to start, with a one-time $30 planned. Remento is around $99 a year.
Last reviewed June 2026.
More comparisons and features
Preserve their memory, together.
A collaborative memorial lets family and friends share stories, photos, and announcements, all in one place. It’s free to create.
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