PostScan Mail
$10/mo
Balanced features and locations
DYNAMIC PROVIDER COMPARISON
PostScan Mail vs U.S. Global Mail
A side-by-side comparison generated from the same MailboxScout provider data used across this comparison engine, including a real-cost snapshot for common usage profiles.
U.S. Global Mail
$49/mo annual-rate tier
Business mail operations
At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
The same criteria are used for every provider. “Varies” is shown where a network does not publish one universal fee or allowance.
| Criteria | PostScan Mail | U.S. Global Mail |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Starting price | $10/mo | $49/mo annual-rate tier |
| Address network | 1,000+ addresses | U.S. street-address service |
| Address type | Large network of street-address mailbox locations | U.S. street-address business mail service |
| Incoming mail | 30 items/mo | 360 opened/scanned items per year on Scale |
| Open & Scan | $2/open & scan up to 10 pages on monthly Starter | Included subject to fair-use policy |
| Forwarding | $2 first item + $0.50 each additional + shipping | Ship/sort/shred on demand |
| Recipients | 1 on monthly Starter | 10 on Scale |
| Packages | Yes — package handling and pickup rules may vary | Yes — business-mail handling and shipping workflows |
| International forwarding | Forwarding available; destination and shipping costs vary | Forwarding/shipping available; confirm current destinations and rates |
| Storage | Storage allowances/fees depend on item and plan rules | Published storage rules and usage charges apply |
| Check deposit | Service availability varies | Included on business workflow |
| App / access | Web + mobile access | Web platform |
| Business use | Strong — personal through business/enterprise tiers | Excellent — premium business-mail workflows and team features |
| Registered agent | Not a universal core feature | Not the core product |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for CMRA mailbox activation | Identity/mail authorization requirements apply |
Where each provider stands out
Different strengths, not one universal winner
These category winners use MailboxScout’s editorial scoring for the underlying criteria. The factual row beneath each winner shows the provider data behind that distinction.
$10/mo
1,000+ addresses
Included subject to fair-use policy
$2 first item + $0.50 each additional + shipping
Excellent — premium business-mail workflows and team features
Monthly and annual options; annual plans can include richer allowances.
Real-cost snapshot
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These estimates use the same simplified assumptions as the MailboxScout Real Cost model. Postage is included as the user-entered scenario budget. Anytime Mailbox is not standardized because local operator fees vary.
Lowest modeled
$27.50/mo
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $9.50 + postage $8.00
$57.00/mo
Scale — annual rate
Base $49.00 + usage $0.00 + postage $8.00
Scenario: 10 mail items · 3 Open & Scan requests · 18 scanned pages · 1 forwarding shipment(s) · $8.00 postage budget.
Lowest modeled
$50.00/mo
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $25.00 + postage $15.00
$64.00/mo
Scale — annual rate
Base $49.00 + usage $0.00 + postage $15.00
Scenario: 25 mail items · 8 Open & Scan requests · 45 scanned pages · 2 forwarding shipment(s) · $15.00 postage budget.
$99.00/mo
Standard
Base $20.00 + usage $51.00 + postage $28.00
Lowest modeled
$77.00/mo
Scale — annual rate
Base $49.00 + usage $0.00 + postage $28.00
Scenario: 55 mail items · 20 Open & Scan requests · 120 scanned pages · 4 forwarding shipment(s) · $28.00 postage budget.
Bottom line
Who each provider fits best
PostScan Mail
Best fit: Balanced features and locations
Main limitation: Entry-plan Open & Scan and forwarding handling can add meaningful usage charges.
Monthly and annual options; annual plans can include richer allowances.
U.S. Global Mail
Best fit: Business mail operations
Main limitation: Much more expensive than entry-level mailbox products and often excessive for light personal mail.
Premium pricing; annual-rate plans reduce the monthly equivalent.
Important: Provider prices, location availability and operating rules can change. Marketplace networks can also vary by local operator. Verify the exact address and current provider terms before purchasing. Real-cost figures are estimates, not quotes.