A service-by-service look at how our pricing sits within the boutique genealogy market. Rival figures are the firms’ own publicly listed rates; where a service has no published comparator, we say so plainly.
| Our Service | Our Fee | Rival Company Comparison | The HoldenWorks Advantage |
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| Research plan / Feasibility Assessment | $350 |
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We offer a standalone, expert diagnostic at one half of the rival’s assessment fee. |
| Researcher for hire | $80 / hour client can stipulate time block |
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Our transparent hourly rate is well below the major firms—with a clear time block agreed to up front. Estimated hours are provided as part of our Feasibility Assessment. |
| Single-surname search (multiple generations) | from $2,000 capped at $4,000 |
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We state a firm price with a hard cap—you know the ceiling before we begin, rather than face an open meter. We consult with you about how to proceed once the lower threshold is passed. |
| Family Tree Work | $500corroborating existing tree $800 per family line; as many as 6 generations back if documentation available |
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Mistakes are pervasive on hobbyist's trees. We locate actual documentation to ensure the information is correct. Building a tree from scratch can be painstaking. You determine how far back you want to go, along how many lines. |
| Heritage / legacy tour planning | $350–$500 |
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Let us help plan your next ancestral trip itinerary, based on our record search, at roughly a third to a half of a major firm’s asking price. |
| Mentoring (one-on-one) | $80 / hour 2-session minimum |
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We can facilitate your own research project, teaching tricks and helping you evaluate evidence. You determine the length of the engagement. |
| Narrative writing / family history book | Various writing services e.g. $3,000 / 100 pages |
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Publication-quality family narrative, adorned with photos, tables and snips of key records, presented in a compelling visual layout. Priced below most full-service book creation studios. |
| Project Doctor (manuscript review / advising) | $90 / hour | No competitor publicly lists their rates — all private quotes. | A rare service: hands-on guidance or writing assistance on your manuscript, from published authors. |
| Short courses / workshops | $100 / course |
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Engage with and learn from practitioners and specialists live, at an accessible price point. |
Rival figures are publicly listed rates, drawn from each firm’s own materials (c. 2023–2026).
Many firms — and most conducting Jewish and Eastern European research — refrain from quoting their rates publicly.
If these pricing packages do not meet your needs, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will create a custom project that suits your specific goals. Inquire here.