Head-to-head · Email Design Software
Postcards vs Topol
Postcards leads on 1 check, Topol on 1, and 4 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 scorePostcards · 8.6/10
- Lowest starting priceTopol · $10/mo
- Free planonly Postcards
- Free trialonly Topol
Postcards scores higher on our rubric for email design software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Postcards offers free plan; Topol doesn't. Topol is cheaper to start at $10/mo against $16/mo.
Postcards is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable full-featured design. Topol is the better fit for low-cost users needing rich editing features.
- Postcards fits best
Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design
- Topol fits best
Low-cost users needing rich editing features
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Side by side
| Feature | Postcards 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Topol 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #4 in Email Design Software | #5 in Email Design Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design | Low-cost users needing rich editing features |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $16/mo | $10/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | SSO/SAML | GDPR |
| Integrations | 20+ integrations | 32+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Postcards 4/4 · Topol 4/4 | ||
| Reusable content blocks | ✓ | ✓ |
| HTML export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom code editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom fonts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Editor type | Drag-and-drop | Drag-and-drop |
| Included editor seats | 1 | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Topol is a drag-and-drop email editor for marketers and SaaS teams creating responsive email templates. It combines visual editing with HTML blocks, HTML export, custom fonts, image editing, stock-photo search, merge tags, conditional… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Topol — where it wins
- PRO includes unlimited templates and unlimited HTML exports
- Reusable saved and synced blocks support repeatable email production
- 15 integrations connect with major email marketing platforms
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available after the 14-day trial
- Team collaboration features begin at the $15 monthly Team plan
- Advanced plugin capabilities require plans starting at $70 per month
- Postcards8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible email design workspace with a free plan, AI, collaboration, and broad exports.
Visit PostcardsFull verdict → - Topol8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A low-cost email editor with rich design, HTML, AI, and integration features.
Visit TopolFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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