Traveling Mailbox
$15/mo
Travelers and predictable scanning
DYNAMIC PROVIDER COMPARISON
Traveling Mailbox vs Anytime Mailbox
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.
Anytime Mailbox
From about $9.99/mo
Local address choice
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 | Anytime Mailbox |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 9.0/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Starting price | $15/mo | From about $9.99/mo |
| Address network | Dozens of U.S. addresses | 2,000+ locations |
| Address type | Selected U.S. street-address mailbox locations | Marketplace of local mailbox operators; exact address type and services vary |
| Incoming mail | 40 envelopes/mo | Varies by local operator |
| Open & Scan | 35 page scans/mo included | Varies by local operator |
| Forwarding | Postage + $2 per shipment | Varies by local operator |
| Recipients | 3 on Basic | Varies by local operator |
| Packages | Yes — subject to service and shipping rules | Location dependent |
| International forwarding | International forwarding supported | Location dependent |
| Storage | Holding rules apply; extended holding may require action or fees | Location/operator dependent |
| Check deposit | Yes | Selected locations |
| App / access | iOS + Android | Web + mobile access |
| Business use | Good — includes a Small Business plan | Good when the right local operator and city are available |
| Registered agent | Not a core registered-agent product | Not a universal network feature |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for mailbox activation | Required where the mailbox operates as a U.S. CMRA |
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.
From about $9.99/mo
2,000+ locations
35 page scans/mo included
Postage + $2 per shipment
Good — includes a Small Business plan
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
Local pricing
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.
Lowest modeled
$39.00/mo
Basic
Base $15.00 + usage $9.00 + postage $15.00
Local pricing
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.
Lowest modeled
$81.00/mo
Extended
Base $25.00 + usage $28.00 + postage $28.00
Local pricing
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.
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.
Anytime Mailbox
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.
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.