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For an editorial team working across two brands
StoryChief
Consider Tier 2 when writers and reviewers need shared publishing approvals. It includes 2 workspaces with 5 users each. Choose it for coordination across articles and social channels; a solo writer who only needs drafts has less reason to pay for the team capacity.
Keep in mind: AI images and video use paid add-on credits. The offer requires AppSumo Plus and new-customer eligibility; channel and text-credit limits still apply per workspace.
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StoryChief
Tier 1 is the smaller option when 1 user and 1 workspace are sufficient. Its 25 articles per month and 6 social channels support a defined publishing schedule without buying unused client workspaces.
Keep in mind: It is not the shared-team recommendation. Check the CMS connection and actual media workflow before moving an existing publication.
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How many client workspaces do you need?
List the brands you actively publish for and the people who need access to each. Workspace separation helps with content organization, but creating an independent account is not the same as using an included client workspace.
Is a free workflow enough?
A CMS editor and a shared calendar can be sufficient for one person publishing a few articles. Pay for collaboration software when approval delays or repeated multichannel work are an actual problem.
Feature comparison
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Features are grouped by documented coverage. “Not confirmed” means the evidence is incomplete, not that a feature is absent.
Check each product’s plan notes for tier limits and additional costs. Feature coverage is not a quality rating.
Buying questions
Does StoryChief include AI image and video generation every month?
No. Monthly text and agent credits are separate from optional image/video add-on credits. The founder says those media credits do not renew.
Can I use the included workspaces for my own brands?
Yes. The founder says connected client/child workspaces can also be used for your own brands. An independent workspace has a separate subscription context.
Is the current deal available to existing customers?
The public offer says new StoryChief customers only. An optional expansion for original 2018 buyers is a separate offer; do not assume a new license will upgrade an existing account.