Head-to-head · Email Design Software
Beefree (now RGE Studio) vs Postcards
Beefree (now RGE Studio) leads on 1 check, Postcards on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreBeefree (now RGE Studio) · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Beefree (now RGE Studio)
Beefree (now RGE Studio) scores higher on our rubric for email design software: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
Beefree (now RGE Studio) leads on included editor seats: 2 versus 1.
Beefree (now RGE Studio) is the better fit for teams needing a mature, flexible email platform. Postcards is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable full-featured design.
- Beefree (now RGE Studio) fits best
Teams needing a mature, flexible email platform
- Postcards fits best
Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design
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Side by side
| Feature | Beefree (now RGE Studio) 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Postcards 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Email Design Software | #4 in Email Design Software |
| Best for | Teams needing a mature, flexible email platform | Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $16/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 15 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 20 integrations | 20+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Beefree (now RGE Studio) 4/4 · Postcards 4/4 | ||
| Reusable content blocks | ✓ | ✓ |
| HTML export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom code editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fonts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Editor type | Drag-and-drop | Drag-and-drop |
| Included editor seats | 2 (best) | 1 |
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| Our verdict | Beefree, now evolved into RGE Studio, is a web-based platform for creating responsive emails and landing pages. It is designed for individual creators, designers, marketing teams, and larger organizations that need a shared design layer… Read the review → |
Postcards is a browser-based email design tool for marketers, designers, agencies, and businesses creating responsive HTML newsletters. Its drag-and-drop editor supports reusable email modules, mobile layouts, custom fonts, brand presets,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Beefree (now RGE Studio) — where it wins
- Drag-and-drop editing with custom HTML and HTML import
- Reusable content blocks, brand controls, and collaboration workflows
- 15 integrations spanning major ESPs and marketing platforms
Where it doesn't
- It is a design layer, not an email-sending system
- Access is web-based rather than available across multiple platforms
- Advanced approvals and restrictions are reserved for Enterprise
Postcards — where it wins
- Free plan plus monthly pricing starting at $16
- Reusable modules, AI editing, previews, and responsive layouts
- Exports to HTML, ZIP, image, PDF, Outlook, and email platforms
Where it doesn't
- The listed team-seat specification is 1
- The API is read-only and focused on exporting production HTML
- It focuses on design and export rather than campaign sending
- Beefree (now RGE Studio)8.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial
A flexible web-based design layer for email teams that need reusable workflows and HTML control.
Visit BeefreeFull verdict → - Postcards8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible email design workspace with a free plan, AI, collaboration, and broad exports.
Visit PostcardsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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