Head-to-head · Email Design Software
Stripo vs Postcards
Stripo 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 scoreStripo · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
Stripo scores higher on our rubric for email design software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Stripo leads on included editor seats: 2 versus 1.
Stripo is the better fit for marketers needing broad ESP export coverage. Postcards is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable full-featured design.
- Stripo fits best
Marketers needing broad ESP export coverage
- Postcards fits best
Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design
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Side by side
| Feature | Stripo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Postcards 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Email Design Software | #4 in Email Design Software |
| Best for | Marketers needing broad ESP export coverage | Small teams wanting affordable full-featured design |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $200/yr | $16/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 90+ integrations | 20+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Stripo 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 | Stripo is a web-based email design platform for marketers, email creators, agencies, and teams. It combines a drag-and-drop builder with HTML and CSS editing, responsive desktop and mobile design, reusable content modules, custom fonts,… 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
Stripo — where it wins
- Exports templates to 90+ ESPs and email clients
- Combines visual design with HTML and CSS code editing
- Supports reusable modules, collaboration, AMP, and AI tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan allows only 4 exports monthly
- Basic starts at $20 per month for expanded limits
- Higher usage tiers are needed for larger teams and libraries
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
- Stripo8.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible email design workspace with broad ESP exports and collaborative editing.
Visit StripoFull verdict → - Postcards8.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible email design workspace with a free plan, AI, collaboration, and broad exports.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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