Traveling Mailbox
$15/mo
Travelers and predictable scanning
DYNAMIC PROVIDER COMPARISON
Traveling Mailbox vs PostScan 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.
PostScan Mail
$10/mo
Balanced features and locations
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 | Traveling Mailbox | PostScan Mail |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 9.0/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $10/mo |
| Address network | Dozens of U.S. addresses | 1,000+ addresses |
| Address type | Selected U.S. street-address mailbox locations | Large network of street-address mailbox locations |
| Incoming mail | 40 envelopes/mo | 30 items/mo |
| Open & Scan | 35 page scans/mo included | $2/open & scan up to 10 pages on monthly Starter |
| Forwarding | Postage + $2 per shipment | $2 first item + $0.50 each additional + shipping |
| Recipients | 3 on Basic | 1 on monthly Starter |
| Packages | Yes — subject to service and shipping rules | Yes — package handling and pickup rules may vary |
| International forwarding | International forwarding supported | Forwarding available; destination and shipping costs vary |
| Storage | Holding rules apply; extended holding may require action or fees | Storage allowances/fees depend on item and plan rules |
| Check deposit | Yes | Service availability varies |
| App / access | iOS + Android | Web + mobile access |
| Business use | Good — includes a Small Business plan | Strong — personal through business/enterprise tiers |
| Registered agent | Not a core registered-agent product | Not a universal core feature |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for mailbox activation | Required for CMRA mailbox activation |
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
35 page scans/mo included
Postage + $2 per shipment
Strong — personal through business/enterprise tiers
Monthly plans with clearly published 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
$25.00/mo
Basic
Base $15.00 + usage $2.00 + postage $8.00
$27.50/mo
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $9.50 + postage $8.00
Scenario: 10 mail items · 3 Open & Scan requests · 18 scanned pages · 1 forwarding shipment(s) · $8.00 postage budget.
Lowest modeled
$39.00/mo
Basic
Base $15.00 + usage $9.00 + postage $15.00
$50.00/mo
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $25.00 + postage $15.00
Scenario: 25 mail items · 8 Open & Scan requests · 45 scanned pages · 2 forwarding shipment(s) · $15.00 postage budget.
Lowest modeled
$81.00/mo
Extended
Base $25.00 + usage $28.00 + postage $28.00
$99.00/mo
Standard
Base $20.00 + usage $51.00 + 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
Traveling Mailbox
Best fit: Travelers and predictable scanning
Main limitation: The address footprint is much smaller than large marketplace networks and premium addresses can cost more.
Monthly plans with clearly published allowances.
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.
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.