Storyworth in Canada · checked October 28, 2026
Storyworth in Canada: what it costs, and when another option fits better
Storyworth works in Canada: your parent answers a weekly question for a year and the answers become a hardcover book. Here is what it costs in Canadian dollars, how shipping works, and how it compares with Notre Livre, which writes the book for you from one conversation.
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Storyworth plans in Canada
| Plan | What it includes |
|---|---|
| Basic | One hardcover credit, up to 480 pages, black-and-white interior and color cover; a year of weekly questions for one storyteller by email or text; free e-book downloads; 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Color | Everything in Basic, but the included book is full color up to 300 pages; stories can also be told by phone with automatic transcription; one Family Call a month; personalized questions; built-in proofreader |
| Unlimited | Two hardcover credits (full color, up to 300 pages each); memoirs for everyone in the family while the plan is active; C$10 off book credits bought when giving memoirs; weekly guided phone interviews; renews automatically at the end of the year unless cancelled |
Its Canadian page advertises plans starting at C$79. Extra copies are priced in Canadian dollars:
| Extra copy | Price |
|---|---|
| Black-and-white interior, color cover, up to 480 pages | C$59 |
| Full color, up to 300 pages | C$109 |
| Full color, above 300 and up to 480 pages | C$139 |
From welcome.storyworth.com/ca and its FAQ, checked on October 28, 2026. Shipping outside the US is estimated at checkout. Prices and plans change; check Storyworth’s site for current offers.
Storyworth vs Notre Livre, side by side
How the stories are gathered
Storyworth: One question a week by email or text, for a year; phone stories on upgraded plans
Notre Livre: A guided conversation with an AI interviewer, at your own pace
Who does the writing
Storyworth: The storyteller writes (or speaks, on upgraded plans)
Notre Livre: The book is written for you from your memories; you review every chapter
What the book reads like
Storyworth: A collection of answers, one story per question
Notre Livre: A narrative book with chapters, like a biography or memoir
Time to a finished book
Storyworth: Designed around a year of weekly questions
Notre Livre: Weeks: the digital edition within 48 hours of a complete brief, then your review and printing
Book about someone who has passed
Storyworth: Not the core use: the storyteller answers the questions
Notre Livre: Yes: the Tribute collection is written from the family’s memories
Printed book
Storyworth: One hardcover included (two on the Unlimited plan)
Notre Livre: One hardcover, plus PDF and EPUB files
Length
Storyworth: Up to 480 pages black and white, or up to 300 pages in color, depending on the plan
Notre Livre: 100 to 400 pages depending on the package and the memories
Price in Canada
Storyworth: Plans from C$79; extra copies C$59 to C$139; shipping outside the US estimated at checkout
Notre Livre: Tribute C$95–C$159, Memoir C$159–C$279, paid once, shipping to Canada included
Delivery to Canada
Storyworth: Its FAQ lists US printing and gives about 10 business days for standard shipping, with no figure for Canada
Notre Livre: Printed on demand by our partner Lulu and sent by tracked mail; printing and delivery estimated at 16 to 18 business days after approval
Storyworth details come from its public Canadian website and FAQ, checked on October 28, 2026. Delivery times are estimates, not guarantees. Storyworth is a trademark of its owner; Notre Livre is not affiliated with it.
When Storyworth is the better choice
If your parent enjoys writing and likes the idea of a question every week, Storyworth is a lovely fit. The stories stay in their own words, the year-long rhythm becomes a habit, and the whole family can read each answer as it arrives.
It also suits families who want many short stories rather than one continuous narrative, or several storytellers contributing over time.
When Notre Livre is the better choice
Choose Notre Livre when the storyteller does not want to write, when you need the book in weeks for Christmas or a birthday, or when the person can no longer tell their story and the book must come from the family’s memories.
You talk, we write: a life story book for your own memoir, a memorial and tribute book about someone you love, or a grandparents book. You read a free first page before paying, then review and correct the whole book before it is printed. For Christmas, see our Christmas gift book dates.
The writing is AI-assisted, not a human ghostwriter’s work, and it never invents facts. Prices are in Canadian dollars with shipping to Canada included.
Other Storyworth alternatives in Canada
StoryKeeper sells a one-off life story book with no time limit: C$139 for Classic and C$179 for Plus (two copies, guided phone calls), up to 500 pages, with free shipping in Canada and a 60-day money-back guarantee, according to its Canadian page (checked October 28, 2026).
Remento is built around the recorded voice: answers become written chapters, with QR codes that play the recordings. Its prices are in US dollars; its help center lists shipping to Canada at 15 US dollars plus 5 US dollars per extra book, with books shipped outside the US usually arriving within three weeks.
Storyworth in Canada: FAQ
Does Storyworth ship to Canada?
Yes. Storyworth has a Canadian page with prices in Canadian dollars. Its FAQ says shipping costs outside the US are estimated with its shipping calculator, and gives about 10 business days for standard shipping without a specific figure for Canada (checked October 28, 2026).
How much does Storyworth cost in Canada?
Its Canadian page advertises plans starting at C$79, each with at least one hardcover credit. Extra copies cost C$59 (black and white, up to 480 pages), C$109 (color, up to 300 pages) or C$139 (color, above 300 and up to 480 pages). The Unlimited plan renews automatically each year unless you cancel it.
Is Storyworth worth it?
It is worth it if the storyteller enjoys writing, or talking on the phone on an upgraded plan, and will keep answering for a year. It is a poor fit if they dislike writing, if you need the book for a date in the next few weeks, or if the person can no longer tell their story.
What are the Storyworth alternatives in Canada?
StoryKeeper costs C$139 or C$179 with free shipping in Canada and no time limit. Remento records the storyteller’s voice but is priced in US dollars, with shipping to Canada at 15 US dollars. Notre Livre writes the book for you from one guided conversation, in weeks rather than a year.
Can I get a life story book faster than a year?
Yes. Notre Livre does not follow a weekly schedule. Once your brief is complete and you have paid, the digital edition is usually ready within 48 hours; you then review it, approve it, and printing and delivery to Canada are estimated at 16 to 18 business days.
Can I still give a life story book for Christmas 2026 in Canada?
With Notre Livre, start by November 9 and approve the final text by November 18 for a hardcover delivered in Canada before Christmas. The digital edition can still be given on Christmas morning if you complete your brief by December 21. These are estimates, not guaranteed dates.
Is Notre Livre written by a human ghostwriter?
No. The text is written with AI from the memories you share, and you check every chapter. It is not a human biographer’s work, and we say so clearly.
Every life deserves a book that reads like one.
Start with a free conversation. You only pay once your first page convinces you.