Aeterna
Private, passwordless AI digital legacy vault
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What is Aeterna?
Aeterna is a digital legacy platform that helps individuals preserve their life stories, voice, and memories as interactive digital archives that families can explore for generations. Using AI-guided interviews, users record 5–10 minute voice notes answering weekly prompts, and Aeterna's AI transcribes, analyzes sentiment and themes, and organizes everything into a searchable, interactive archive. Family members can ask natural-language questions — like
Aeterna pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Aeterna offers three pricing tiers. Free Forever is $0/month and includes 5 AI conversations, 1 video message, and 1 family member. The Storyteller (Most Popular) is $49/month with 30 everyday chats, 50 animated memories, and 2 beneficiaries. The Family Legacy is $159/month with 100 sessions, 100 animated portraits, and 5 beneficiaries. The Memory Booster Pack is a $29 one-time add-on for +10 sessions and +10 file uploads. The Aeterna Time Capsule is a $1,499 one-time payment for an offline heritage server with lifetime storage and guarantee. All plans include AES-256 encryption, private digital vault, unlimited story topics, mobile access, and cancel anytime with no penalties.
Aeterna pros
- AI-guided interviews with weekly thoughtful prompts
- Voice cloning preserves your exact tone and words
- Digital Twin lets family converse with your AI representation
- Searchable interactive archive organized by themes and emotions
- Natural-language questions answered in your own voice
- AES-256 bank-grade encryption for all data
- Private digital vault for photos, documents, and letters
- Family sharing across any phone, tablet, or computer
- Animated Memories create AI-generated video portraits from photos
- No technical skills required — designed for seniors
- White Glove Concierge service with real human interviewer
- Cancel anytime with no penalties
- Memories stay safe even after membership cancellation
- Unlimited story topics to record
- Mobile access for recording on the go
- Offline Time Capsule device available for internet-free access
Aeterna cons
- Monthly subscription required for most features beyond free tier
- Free tier limited to only 5 AI conversations
- Free tier includes only 1 video message
- Paid plans can be expensive at $49-$159 per month
- Memory Booster Pack is an additional $29 one-time cost
- Time Capsule device costs $1,499 upfront
- Requires regular recording to build meaningful archive
- Internet connection needed for most platform features
Frequently asked questions about Aeterna
How much does Aeterna cost?
Aeterna is free to use — anyone can create a free vault and share it with a loved one at no cost. Optional paid plans include The Storyteller at $49/month and The Family Legacy at $159/month. Paid plans add more conversations, uploads, and family seats when you need them. All plans include AES-256 encryption, a private digital vault, and family sharing capabilities.
Do I need to be tech-savvy to use Aeterna?
No, you do not need to be tech-savvy. Aeterna is designed for users of all skill levels, including seniors. If you can use a smartphone or tablet, the AI interviewer will guide you step-by-step. For those who prefer hands-off, the White Glove Concierge service pairs you with a real interviewer who handles all the technology.
What is a digital legacy?
A digital legacy is an interactive, AI-powered archive of your life stories, voice recordings, photos, and memories that your family can explore for generations. Unlike a traditional will that passes down financial assets, a digital legacy passes down your stories, wisdom, and family heritage in your own voice.
How do family members interact with my archive?
Invited family members can visit your archive, ask questions in natural language, listen to your stories in your own voice, and browse your photos from any phone, tablet, or computer — as if they were sitting next to you. They can ask things like 'What was your wedding day like?' and get a real answer from your recordings.
Is my family's private information safe?
Yes. All data is encrypted with AES-256 — the same standard used by banks and governments. Your memories and files are stored with enterprise-grade security, and Aeterna never shares or sells your data. You control who has access to your archive.
Can I cancel my Aeterna membership anytime?
Absolutely. Cancel at any time with no penalties. Your vault, memories, and archive remain safely stored even after you cancel — your legacy is always yours.
What happens if I run out of conversations?
Your archive and all uploaded memories stay safe — always. You can add more conversations anytime with a one-time Memory Booster Pack ($29 for 10 extra sessions and 10 file uploads), or simply wait until your next monthly renewal.
Can I buy a one-time package without a subscription?
Yes. The Memory Booster Pack is a one-time purchase that boosts your vault and lets you add more memories and AI sessions without a monthly subscription. It includes +10 sessions and +10 file uploads for $29.
What is the Aeterna Time Capsule?
The Aeterna Time Capsule is a private, offline heritage server priced at $1,499 as a one-time payment with no monthly fees. It connects to any TV via HDMI and allows your family to explore your interactive digital legacy without internet access — even if Aeterna's servers no longer exist. The device includes lifetime storage with a lifetime guarantee.
How does the AI-guided interview process work?
Each week you receive a thoughtful prompt like 'What's your earliest childhood memory?' or 'What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?' You open the app, tap record, and talk naturally for 5 minutes — no script needed. You can also type if you prefer. Your recording is automatically transcribed, analyzed for themes and emotions, and securely filed into your growing interactive legacy vault with AES-256 encryption.