Essentials
$79/year
For one person getting the basics down.
Get started- You plus 2 people to receive it
- Unlimited written entries
- 1 GB of files and 10 minutes of video
- Email check-ins and reminders
- Up to 3 trusted contacts, free
Pricing
One price a year. No surprises later.
Free while we're in beta. When we launch, you pay once a year, and a missed payment never stops your switch.
Family Best for families
$179/year
For a household with kids, parents or a business.
Get started- You plus 5 people to receive it
- Unlimited written entries
- 25 GB of files and 2 hours of video
- Phone-call reminders (coming soon)
- Up to 3 trusted contacts, free
Compare plans
Both plans get the same encryption, the same switch and the same care. The difference is people and space.
| Feature | Essentials | Family |
|---|---|---|
| Your binder | ||
| Guided "What to do" checklist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logins, papers and letters | Unlimited text | Unlimited text |
| Files (scans, photos, PDFs) | 1 GB | 25 GB |
| Video and voice, recorded in 1080p | 10 minutes | 2 hours |
| Import from Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Bitwarden, 1Password | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your people | ||
| People who receive your binder | 2 | 5 |
| Choose who gets each entry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Children, with a guardian who also receives their entries | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trusted contacts (no account needed) | Up to 3, free | Up to 3, free |
| Check-ins and release | ||
| Check-ins every 7 to 180 days | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Text reminders | Coming soon | Coming soon |
| Phone-call reminders | n/a | Coming soon |
| Two of three trusted contacts must agree | ✓ | ✓ |
| Final countdown you can cancel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security | ||
| Encrypted on your device; we can't read it | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password plus Secret Key, with a printed Emergency Kit | ✓ | ✓ |
| See and sign out every signed-in device | ✓ | ✓ |
Questions about paying
What does the beta cost?
Nothing. Families in the beta use Porchlight Plan free while we finish it, and we'll tell you well before anything changes.
What if my payment lapses?
Your switch keeps running and your people are still covered. A lapsed payment only pauses new uploads and edits. It never counts as a sign that something happened to you.
Why yearly only?
Because this is something you set up and keep, not something you use every day. One payment a year keeps it simple and keeps the price down.
Do the people I name have to pay?
No. The people who receive your binder and your trusted contacts never pay.