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Head-to-head · Virtual Mailbox Software

Traveling Mailbox vs PhysicalAddress.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Traveling Mailbox #4 in Virtual Mailbox Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site
PhysicalAddress.com #7 in Virtual Mailbox Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

Traveling Mailbox leads on 1 check, PhysicalAddress.com 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 scoreTraveling Mailbox · 8.8/10

Traveling Mailbox scores higher on our rubric for virtual mailbox software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Traveling Mailbox leads on monthly mail items: 40 items/mo versus 30 items/mo.

Traveling Mailbox is the better fit for small teams needing mailbox integrations. PhysicalAddress.com is the better fit for people who want mobile access and carrier choice.

  • Traveling Mailbox fits best

    Small teams needing mailbox integrations

  • PhysicalAddress.com fits best

    People who want mobile access and carrier choice

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Side by side

Feature Traveling Mailbox 8.8/10 Visit ↗ PhysicalAddress.com 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #4 in Virtual Mailbox Software #7 in Virtual Mailbox Software
Best for Small teams needing mailbox integrations 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, Live chat, Email Email, Phone
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Traveling Mailbox 4/4 · PhysicalAddress.com 4/4
Mail scanning ✓ ✓
Mail forwarding ✓ ✓
Package handling ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Monthly mail items 40 items/mo (best) 30 items/mo
Address types Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Preview envelope exteriors and request PDF scans of contents
  • Forward mail and packages, or request shredding, holds and check deposits
  • Connect with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Bill.com and Evernote
  • Forward mail through USPS, FedEx, UPS or DHL
  • Includes local pickup and secure shredding
  • Web, iOS and Android access with new-item notifications
Cons
  • Monthly envelope and page-scan allowances vary by plan
  • Forwarding and additional services may involve fees
  • No free plan
  • Scan allowances are capped by plan
  • Multi-user administration is limited to eligible plans
  • Plans are paid; no free plan is offered
Our verdict

Traveling Mailbox is a virtual mailbox service for individuals, travelers, expats and businesses that need to receive postal mail and packages at a physical street address. Users can preview scanned envelope exteriors, request scans of…

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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…

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  1. Traveling MailboxVirtual Mailbox Software 8.8Paid
  2. PhysicalAddress.comVirtual Mailbox Software 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Traveling Mailbox — where it wins

    • Preview envelope exteriors and request PDF scans of contents
    • Forward mail and packages, or request shredding, holds and check deposits
    • Connect with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Bill.com and Evernote

    Where it doesn't

    • Monthly envelope and page-scan allowances vary by plan
    • Forwarding and additional services may involve fees
    • No free plan

  • 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
  • Traveling Mailbox8.8/10 · Paid

    A virtual mailbox with mail scanning, forwarding and business-service integrations.

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  • PhysicalAddress.com8.5/10 · Paid

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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