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Included in $99/yr
- One storyteller accountWeekly email prompts
- Curated question library350+ questions
- Basic text editorFormatting, photos
- One printed book creditHardcover
- Free US shippingDomestic only
- Free PDF exportDownload your book digitally
Costs extra
- Additional book copiesFrom $49Plus shipping for international
- International shipping$5-$20Per book, depending on destination
- Gift subscriptions$99/eachSeparate subscription
- No monthly billing optionAnnual commitment only
Shipping Comparison
Where your book ships from matters.
StoryWorth ships all books from the United States. International orders can take 4-6 weeks and incur additional shipping costs, compared to 5-7 days with Keepsake's local printing.
| Country | StoryWorth Cost | StoryWorth Delivery | Keepsake Cost | Keepsake Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | ~2-3 weeks | Free | 5-7 days |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | ~$10-15 USD | ~4-6 weeks | Free | 5-7 days |
| 🇦🇺Australia | ~$10-15 USD | ~4-6 weeks | Free | 5-7 days |
| 🇨🇦Canada | ~$10-15 USD | ~3-4 weeks | Free | 5-7 days |
| 🇩🇪Germany | ~$10-15 USD | ~4-6 weeks | Free | 5-7 days |
The Fine Print
The limitations that aren't obvious upfront.
StoryWorth's annual-only model means you're locked into $99/year from day one. Many features that feel like they should be included — monthly billing, real-time collaboration, multiple projects — simply aren't available.
Annual Lock-In
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Keepsake
Limited Collaboration
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Keepsake
One Project Only
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Keepsake
International Shipping
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Additional Copies
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Post-Subscription Access
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Real-World Scenario
What it actually costs.
Family of 2, one year, 3 printed books. One international shipping destination.
StoryWorth
Year 1 subscription$99
2 extra book copies$98
International shipping (×3 books)$30-$60
No monthly flexibility$0 (locked in)
Total$227-$257
Keepsake
Year 1 subscription (incl. book)$98
PDF exportFree
2 extra book copies$98
Gift subscriptionFree
Free shipping (all books)Free
Total$196
Feature ComparisonHow Keepsake compares to
How Keepsake compares to
StoryWorth on price and features.
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Features
Annual pricingUSD
$98/yrFree shipping included
$99/yrFree US shipping
Accounts included
2 Accounts(Primary + Shared)
1 Account
Print credits included
1 (Shared)
1
Additional book copies
From $49
From $49
Free PDF Export
Free shipping
5 countriesAU, US, UK, CA, DE
US only
Unlimited projects
1 Only
Unlimited editors / contributors
Monthly billing option
Live collaborative editing
Risk-free trial
Reviews
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Customer Reviews
“The editing function is also quite poor. There’s no spell check or grammar check, so you’re completely on your own.”
Jude F, ThingTesting“I purchased a subscription and a book. Subscription expired but I don’t get the book.”
Jan B, ThingTestingFrequently Asked Questions
StoryWorth costs $99 USD/year. There is no monthly plan, so it is an annual commitment only. This gets you one storyteller account, weekly email prompts for a year, a basic text editor for responses, and one printed book credit with free US shipping.
The subscription covers one storyteller project, weekly email prompts sent over a year, a basic text editor for writing responses, one printed hardcover book credit, free shipping within the US, and a PDF export of the finished book.
No. StoryWorth only offers annual billing at $99 USD/year. There is no way to pay monthly or try the platform short-term without committing to a full year. Keepsake offers both monthly and annual billing, so you can start small and upgrade when you are ready.
StoryWorth offers free shipping within the US only. International shipping costs vary by destination, and books are printed in the US, which means longer delivery times and potential customs fees. Keepsake prints locally in five countries with free shipping and 5–7 day delivery.
Keepsake starts at $98 USD/year, with local currency pricing in AUD, GBP, EUR, and CAD. The subscription includes your first hardcover book, free shipping, PDF export, unlimited projects, unlimited contributors, a gift subscription, and real-time collaboration. See our pricing page for current rates in your currency.
Additional printed book copies start from $49 USD (or the local currency equivalent). That’s it. There are no charges for PDF export, extra contributors, additional projects, or premium features.
StoryWorth allows recipients to invite others to contribute stories to a project, but each subscription is for one project with one primary storyteller. If you want multiple projects for different family members, you need separate subscriptions. Keepsake includes unlimited contributors and unlimited projects with every subscription. For a broader comparison, see our full StoryWorth alternative breakdown.
Both platforms have a similar base price ($99 vs $98/year), but Keepsake includes more out of the box: monthly billing flexibility, unlimited projects, real-time collaboration, and local shipping in five countries. StoryWorth's annual-only commitment and US-only free shipping can add up for international families. Our in-depth StoryWorth review covers the full comparison.
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