PostScan Mail
Balanced features and locations
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.
Balanced features and locations
Local address choice
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 | Anytime Mailbox |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Starting price | $10/mo | From about $9.99/mo |
| Address network | 1,000+ addresses | 2,000+ locations |
| Address type | Large network of street-address mailbox locations | Marketplace of local mailbox operators; exact address type and services vary |
| Incoming mail | 30 items/mo | Varies by local operator |
| Open & Scan | $2/open & scan up to 10 pages on monthly Starter | Varies by local operator |
| Forwarding | $2 first item + $0.50 each additional + shipping | Varies by local operator |
| Recipients | 1 on monthly Starter | Varies by local operator |
| Packages | Yes — package handling and pickup rules may vary | Location dependent |
| International forwarding | Forwarding available; destination and shipping costs vary | Location dependent |
| Storage | Storage allowances/fees depend on item and plan rules | Location/operator dependent |
| Check deposit | Service availability varies | Selected locations |
| App / access | Web + mobile access | Web + mobile access |
| Business use | Strong — personal through business/enterprise tiers | Good when the right local operator and city are available |
| Registered agent | Not a universal core feature | Not a universal network feature |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for CMRA mailbox activation | Required where the mailbox operates as a U.S. CMRA |
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
2,000+ locations
$2/open & scan up to 10 pages on monthly Starter
$2 first item + $0.50 each additional + shipping
Strong — personal through business/enterprise tiers
Monthly and annual options; annual plans can include richer allowances.
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.
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $9.50 + postage $8.00
Enter the exact local operator fees in the full calculator.
Model Anytime Mailbox →Scenario: 10 mail items · 3 Open & Scan requests · 18 scanned pages · 1 forwarding shipment(s) · $8.00 postage budget.
Starter
Base $10.00 + usage $25.00 + postage $15.00
Enter the exact local operator fees in the full calculator.
Model Anytime Mailbox →Scenario: 25 mail items · 8 Open & Scan requests · 45 scanned pages · 2 forwarding shipment(s) · $15.00 postage budget.
Standard
Base $20.00 + usage $51.00 + postage $28.00
Enter the exact local operator fees in the full calculator.
Model Anytime Mailbox →Scenario: 55 mail items · 20 Open & Scan requests · 120 scanned pages · 4 forwarding shipment(s) · $28.00 postage budget.
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.
Best fit: Local address choice
Main limitation: The exact location must be checked carefully because inclusions and fees vary materially by operator.
The starting figure is not universal; each local operator can set its own plan and fees.