Traveling Mailbox
$15/mo
Travelers and predictable scanning
DYNAMIC PROVIDER COMPARISON
Traveling Mailbox vs VirtualPostMail
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.
VirtualPostMail
$20/mo
LLC and business use
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 | VirtualPostMail |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $20/mo |
| Address network | Dozens of U.S. addresses | Selected U.S. business-friendly locations |
| Address type | Selected U.S. street-address mailbox locations | Selected U.S. business-friendly mailbox addresses |
| Incoming mail | 40 envelopes/mo | 25 envelope scans/mo on Starter |
| Open & Scan | 35 page scans/mo included | 10 content scans included on Starter |
| Forwarding | Postage + $2 per shipment | Available on request |
| Recipients | 3 on Basic | 2 on Starter |
| Packages | Yes — subject to service and shipping rules | Yes — service rules and shipping charges apply |
| International forwarding | International forwarding supported | Forwarding available; confirm destination and carrier options |
| Storage | Holding rules apply; extended holding may require action or fees | Plan/service rules apply |
| Check deposit | Yes | $10/deposit on published pricing |
| App / access | iOS + Android | Web platform |
| Business use | Good — includes a Small Business plan | Very strong — business-oriented mailbox and company services |
| Registered agent | Not a core registered-agent product | Related registered-agent / LLC services available |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for mailbox activation | Required for 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.
$15/mo
Dozens of U.S. addresses
35 page scans/mo included
Postage + $2 per shipment
Very strong — business-oriented mailbox and company services
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
$28.00/mo
Starter
Base $20.00 + 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.
$39.00/mo
Basic
Base $15.00 + usage $9.00 + postage $15.00
Lowest modeled
$35.00/mo
Starter
Base $20.00 + 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.
$81.00/mo
Extended
Base $25.00 + usage $28.00 + postage $28.00
Lowest modeled
$63.00/mo
Plus
Base $35.00 + 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
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.
VirtualPostMail
Best fit: LLC and business use
Main limitation: The address footprint is smaller and the starting price is higher than budget-focused providers.
Higher entry price, but included content scans improve predictability.
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.