Traveling Mailbox
$15/mo
Travelers and predictable scanning
DYNAMIC PROVIDER COMPARISON
Traveling Mailbox vs PO Box Zone
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.
PO Box Zone
$99/yr ($8.25/mo equiv.)
Nevada/Wyoming value & forwarding
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 | PO Box Zone |
|---|---|---|
| MailboxScout score | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Starting price | $15/mo | $99/yr ($8.25/mo equiv.) |
| Address network | Dozens of U.S. addresses | Nevada + Wyoming (Las Vegas, Casper) |
| Address type | Selected U.S. street-address mailbox locations | Street-format address with suite number |
| Incoming mail | 40 envelopes/mo | Unlimited letter processing |
| Open & Scan | 35 page scans/mo included | $1 up to 10 pages; $2 up to 20; $3 up to 30 |
| Forwarding | Postage + $2 per shipment | $5.50/mailout Low; $2.50 Moderate; $0 High + postage |
| Recipients | 3 on Basic | Up to 6 verified names |
| Packages | Yes — subject to service and shipping rules | Yes — USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL and other couriers |
| International forwarding | International forwarding supported | Yes — except embargoed countries; customs handling can apply |
| Storage | Holding rules apply; extended holding may require action or fees | Published FAQ: mail and packages stored up to 6 months |
| Check deposit | Yes | Not advertised |
| App / access | iOS + Android | Mobile app + web account |
| Business use | Good — includes a Small Business plan | Good when Nevada or Wyoming is the desired market |
| Registered agent | Not a core registered-agent product | Not advertised as the core PO Box Zone mailbox service |
| USPS Form 1583 | Required for mailbox activation | Required for each person or entity receiving mail |
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.
$99/yr ($8.25/mo equiv.)
Dozens of U.S. addresses
35 page scans/mo included
$5.50/mailout Low; $2.50 Moderate; $0 High + postage
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.
$25.00/mo
Basic
Base $15.00 + usage $2.00 + postage $8.00
Lowest modeled
$24.75/mo
Low-use — annual
Base $8.25 + usage $8.50 + 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
$40.50/mo
Moderate-use — annual
Base $12.50 + usage $13.00 + 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
$68.83/mo
High-use — annual
Base $20.83 + usage $20.00 + 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.
PO Box Zone
Best fit: Nevada/Wyoming value & forwarding
Main limitation: Only two published address markets: Las Vegas, Nevada and Casper, Wyoming.
Published plans are annual; $8.25/mo is the $99/year 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.