Asking is awkward.
Let us do it for you.
Borrowed-item tracking with friendly automatic reminders
Get your stuff back without the awkward “hey, just checking…” text.
Take a photo, add who has the item and when you'd like it back, and The Loan Reminder sends friendly email reminders to both of you. The other person doesn't need an account.
Free for up to 3 active items · No credit card · Set up in under a minute
- No account needed for the other person
- Their email is only used for item updates
- Free to start. No credit card required
How It Works
Less than a minute. Seriously.
Faster than writing a passive-aggressive sticky note. Slower than losing your drill forever.
The Loan Reminder is a simple borrowed-item tracker for tools, books, kitchen gear, camping equipment, and anything else you lend to friends or family. Record who has it, attach photos, choose a return date, and let us send friendly reminders automatically.
1
Snap a photo
Drill, ladder, blanket, whatever it is. A picture ends the “which thing?” debate instantly.
2
Add the other person
Enter their name and email. They don’t need an account.
3
Pick a return date
Choose when you’d like it back and when friendly reminders should be sent.
4
We handle the awkward part
Both of you get a friendly email reminder. No chasing. No side-eye.
You can change the return date, stop reminders, or mark the item returned at any time. See the reminder they'll receive.
See Both Sides
A friendly reminder, not an awkward demand.
You get a clear item card in your dashboard. They get a polite email with the shared details and return date, so nobody feels called out.
- No account required
- No ads, only loan reminders and optional tips you can turn off
- Reminder emails can be stopped
Sound Familiar?
Lending stuff shouldn't feel like a hostage negotiation.
We've all been there. A shared record and a friendly reminder keep everyone on the same page.
Memories get fuzzy. Photos don’t.
A shared record keeps everyone on the same page.
Stuff gets too comfortable at their place.
Friendly reminders keep it moving.
Simple Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your garage gets busy.
Track a handful of items for free. Go Pro when you become the neighborhood lending library.
Built for Real-Life Borrowing
Made after one too many
"Where did that go?" moments.
I built The Loan Reminder after experiencing the familiar problem of knowing I owned something but having no idea who had it. Or opening a drawer and finding something I borrowed from a friend years ago and forgot to return (sorry Trevor!). I wanted a simple, friendly way to keep track without making every follow-up feel awkward.
BradFounder, The Loan Reminder
Common questions
Good questions. Friendly answers.
The stuff people usually ask before they trust us with another person's email.
Why It Works
Your stuff comes back. Your friendships stay intact.
Whether you're the generous neighbor with the ladder or the person who “forgot” they borrowed the chainsaw, a neutral reminder keeps the conversation easy.
- Track who has each item
- Automatic return reminders
- Photos remove uncertainty
- The other person does not need an account
- Return confirmation without awkwardness
- Works on any phone or computer
Ready When You Are
Get your stuff back without the side-eye.
Record your first item in under a minute. We'll handle the reminders. You handle not being “that person.”
Track an Item Free
No credit card required
