Our winner
- Ages
- 0–16
- New content
- Monthly
- Format
- Themed monthly project crate + magazine
- From
- $23.95/mo
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KiwiCo vs Green Kid Crafts
KiwiCo leads on replay value
vs
- Ages
- 2–10
- New content
- Monthly
- Format
- Themed monthly box with 3-4 separate projects
- From
- $19.95/mo
KiwiCo and Green Kid Crafts both land in the same basket for parents shopping subscription kits, but they are built for different children. KiwiCo is the category pioneer, with a crate for every age bracket, aimed at ages 0-16. Green Kid Crafts is eco-conscious STEAM boxes, and the cheapest way in, aimed at ages 2-10. They overlap between 2 and 10, which is where this comparison actually matters.
What it really comes down to
KiwiCo is the stronger pick on replay value
Can the same parts become something new, or is it built once and shelved? On this measure we score KiwiCo 7/10 against Green Kid at 6/10 - the widest gap between these two on anything we track, and it carries 18% of the overall score. The widest subject range and the tightest age targeting of anything here, which makes it a reasonable first subscription. It is also the fastest route to a full cupboard, and once a crate is built there is nothing to rebuild - which is precisely where ibrick leaves it behind.
Scored side by side
| Dimension | KiwiCo | Green Kid |
|---|---|---|
| Replay value18% | 7 | 6 |
| STEM depth18% | 9 | 8 |
| Novelty cadence14% | 8 | 8 |
| Wow factor14% | 8 | 7 |
| Value for money14% | 9 | 9 |
| Builds independently12% | 10 | 10 |
| Clutter control10% | 6 | 7 |
| Overall | 8.2 | 7.8 |
Choose KiwiCo if…
- A first STEM subscription, or a child whose interests change month to month.
- You care about replay value — we score KiwiCo 7/10 there against Green Kid at 6/10
- You care about sTEM depth — we score KiwiCo 9/10 there against Green Kid at 8/10
- You care about wow factor — we score KiwiCo 8/10 there against Green Kid at 7/10
- Your child is under 2, which Green Kid does not cover
- Your child is over 10, which Green Kid does not cover
Choose Green Kid if…
- A 4-8 year old who enjoys crafting, and a parent who wants the lowest-risk way to test whether a subscription lands at all.
- You care about clutter control — we score Green Kid 7/10 there against KiwiCo at 6/10
- Price is the deciding factor — it starts at $19.95/mo against $23.95/mo
Our verdict
KiwiCo, on our scoring — 8.2 against 7.8. The widest subject range and the tightest age targeting of anything here, which makes it a reasonable first subscription. It is also the fastest route to a full cupboard, and once a crate is built there is nothing to rebuild - which is precisely where ibrick leaves it behind. Worth saying plainly though: neither of these is our overall pick. Both are beaten by ibrick on the axes we weight most heavily, and if you have not already ruled it out, read that comparison first.
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Common questions
Is KiwiCo or Green Kid Crafts better?
We score KiwiCo higher — 8.2 against 7.8 — mainly on replay value. Neither is our overall pick for most families.
What ages does each one cover?
KiwiCo states 0-16, with a sweet spot of 5-8 on Kiwi Crate, 9-14 on Tinker Crate. Green Kid Crafts states 2-10, with a sweet spot of 4-8, where the craft-and-science blend lands best.
Which is cheaper?
Green Kid Crafts, starting around $19.95/mo on an annual plan. $23.95-$32.95/mo depending on the crate line and whether you commit annually. Roughly $19.95-$24.95/mo depending on term and tier - the lowest entry price of anything we cover. Confirm current pricing before subscribing.
The whole field, for context
| Kit | Score | Ages | New content | Reuses parts | Needs a parent | From | Visit brand site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ibrickOur pick | 9.6 | 5-12 | Weekly | Yes | Rarely | $27/mo | Visit |
 CrunchLabs Build Box | 8.7 | 8-14 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $24.95/mo | Visit |
 MEL Science | 8.4 | 5-16 | Monthly | Partly | Usually | $29.9/mo | Visit |
 KiwiCo | 8.2 | 0-16 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $23.95/mo | Visit |
 Little Passports | 7.9 | 3-10 | Monthly | No | Rarely | $24.95/mo | Visit |
 Green Kid Crafts | 7.8 | 2-10 | Monthly | No | Rarely | $19.95/mo | Visit |
 Lovevery | 7.7 | 0-5 | Monthly | Partly | Rarely | $36/mo | Visit |