Stories,

beautifully crafted

Capture stories through conversation. Sanota refines speech into beautiful stories, ready to be shared digitally or as a hardcover book.

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Speak. Sanota writes.

Sanota listens and finds the most natural writing style for your story. If it needs more depth, Sanota helps with gentle follow-up questions. The result is a vivid memory that sounds like you.

We were in Italy last spring… drove along the coast… and one evening we stopped in this little village… there were a couple of cafés and a small square… we sat by the square and had pizza… and listened to the locals chatting… the sun set behind the sea and… and the lights on the square came on one by one.

Elegant rhythmic Sanota crafts the text in your chosen style.

How does Sanota work?

Three steps to your story

Choose your way to tell

1. Choose your way to tell

Capture your own story in the app or collect stories from loved ones with story requests. Responding is easy via phone or a link – no app download or login required.

Go deeper through conversation

2. Go deeper through conversation

Sanota doesn't just listen, it asks. The app poses thoughtful follow-up questions that help you recall forgotten details and bring memories vividly to life.

Ready to share

3. Ready to share

After the conversation you receive your memories as beautifully written text. View the story immediately in the app or in your email, share it, or order it later as a printed book.

1. Choose your way to tell

Capture your own story in the app or collect stories from loved ones with story requests. Responding is easy via phone or a link – no app download or login required.

2. Go deeper through conversation

Sanota doesn't just listen, it asks. The app poses thoughtful follow-up questions that help you recall forgotten details and bring memories vividly to life.

3. Ready to share

After the conversation you receive your memories as beautifully written text. View the story immediately in the app or in your email, share it, or order it later as a printed book.

Pricing

Start for free, continue without limits

Choose the plan that suits you for capturing life's most important stories. You can switch plans at any time.

Monthly Most flexible choice
$9.99 / mo

Flexible monthly subscription. Start small and continue as long as you like.

  • Unlimited story recording
  • Smart questions and reminders
  • Cancel anytime
Yearly Best long-term value
$99.95 / year

A full year to capture life's most important stories at a better price.

  • All monthly plan benefits
  • Save over 16% per year
  • One payment for the whole year
Start free trial

No credit card required. Includes 30 minutes of free recording time.

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Record. Collect. Cherish.

Turn your stories into a book

Between real covers, memories take on the form they deserve. A hardcover keepsake book is the most beautiful way to pass family stories from one generation to the next.

  1. Collect stories

    Record your own life experiences or interview a loved one. Add unforgettable photos to enrich each story.

  2. Compile into a book

    Sanota handles the layout for you. Just choose the stories and photos you want in your book.

  3. Book delivered to your door

    We print your selected content into a high-quality hardcover book and deliver it to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanota just a transcription app?

Sanota does more than standard transcription. It doesn't just convert audio to text word-for-word; the app shapes your speech into a fluent, readable story while keeping your unique voice.

How does Sanota work?

Sanota helps your stories unfold through natural conversation. As you speak, the app listens and refines your words into a meaningful narrative that honours your personal style.

Do I need to download an app to use Sanota?

No. Sanota works directly in your browser on mobile, tablet, and computer, so you can begin immediately without installing anything.

How can I collect stories from my loved ones with Sanota?

It's designed to be effortless. You can send an interview request to your loved one directly from the app. They don't need to download anything or create an account – they can respond via a traditional phone call or through a link in their browser. Sanota guides the conversation and turns the answers into a ready, beautiful story.

How easy is Sanota to use?

Very easy. Sanota ensures that your spoken thoughts become text without complicated settings or instructions.

Who can see my recordings and text?

Only you. Every story is private until you decide to share it or publish it on your profile.

Can I invite others to join the story?

Yes. You can invite loved ones and build the story together. Everyone can add their own memories and Sanota shapes them into a coherent whole that feels genuinely shared.

What if I don't know where to start?

Start with whatever comes to mind first. Sanota can turn even small fragments into a coherent story and may offer gentle follow-up questions to help you continue.

I'd love to write my life story but it feels overwhelming. Can Sanota help?

Absolutely. A life story doesn't need to be written all at once. With Sanota you can start small and record one memory at a time. The story grows memory by memory.

What happens when my free recording minutes run out?

You can start using Sanota with free recording minutes. When they run out, all previously recorded content remains intact, but you can't create new content until you add more recording time or switch to Sanota Premium.

Can I turn my saved stories into a real book?

Yes, you can. Sanota is designed to make it easy to turn digital memories into a physical book. Once you have recorded your stories and added the photos you want, you can request to have them printed as a hardcover book. The book is included in our most comprehensive yearly plan (see pricing). You can also order the book separately at any time for $79.

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