iPostal1 vs PhysicalAddress.com

iPostal18.9Visit PhysicalAddress.com8.5Visit

Higher score iPostal1 #3 in Virtual Mailbox Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit iPostal1

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PhysicalAddress.com #7 in Virtual Mailbox Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

• iPostal1 fits best

  Mobile-first mailbox users needing package services

• PhysicalAddress.com fits best

  People who want mobile access and carrier choice

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Side by side

Feature	iPostal1 8.9/10 Visit ↗	PhysicalAddress.com 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Virtual Mailbox Software	#7 in Virtual Mailbox Software
Best for	Mobile-first mailbox users needing package services	People who want mobile access and carrier choice
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Email	Email, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iPostal1 4/4 · PhysicalAddress.com 4/4
Mail scanning	✓	✓
Mail forwarding	✓	✓
Package handling	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Monthly mail items	Not published	30 items/mo
Address types	Both	Both
Our review
Pros	View incoming mail images and request PDF scans from web or mobile Forward and consolidate packages, or schedule in-person pickup Choose recycling, discarding, or shredding for unwanted mail	Forward mail through USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL Includes local pickup and secure shredding Web, iOS and Android access with new-item notifications
Cons	Starting rates vary by mailbox location and applicable taxes may be added Phone and fax services are limited to the Virtual Office plan No free plan is offered	Scan allowances are capped by plan Multi-user administration is limited to eligible plans Plans are paid; no free plan is offered
Our verdict	iPostal1 provides personal and business virtual mailing addresses for individuals, families, travelers, and home-based businesses that need to manage physical mail remotely. Staffed locations receive mail and packages, and users can access… Read the review →	PhysicalAddress.com provides a real street address and private suite number, then brings mail handling into an online mailbox. It is intended for personal and business users who want envelope and package exterior scans, with the option to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iPostal1 — where it wins

  • View incoming mail images and request PDF scans from web or mobile
  • Forward and consolidate packages, or schedule in-person pickup
  • Choose recycling, discarding, or shredding for unwanted mail

  Where it doesn't

  • Starting rates vary by mailbox location and applicable taxes may be added
  • Phone and fax services are limited to the Virtual Office plan
  • No free plan is offered

• PhysicalAddress.com — where it wins

  • Forward mail through USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL
  • Includes local pickup and secure shredding
  • Web, iOS and Android access with new-item notifications

  Where it doesn't

  • Scan allowances are capped by plan
  • Multi-user administration is limited to eligible plans
  • Plans are paid; no free plan is offered

• iPostal18.9/10 · Paid

  A virtual mailbox for remote mail access, package handling, and optional office services.

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• PhysicalAddress.com8.5/10 · Paid

  PhysicalAddress.com combines scan allowances with forwarding, pickup and mobile access.

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