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Head-to-head · Virtual Mailbox Software

UK Postbox vs Traveling Mailbox

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score UK Postbox #2 in Virtual Mailbox Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from £5/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit UK Postbox
Traveling Mailbox #4 in Virtual Mailbox Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site

UK Postbox leads on 1 check, Traveling Mailbox on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreUK Postbox · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly UK Postbox

UK Postbox scores higher on our rubric for virtual mailbox software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

UK Postbox offers free plan; Traveling Mailbox doesn't.

UK Postbox is the better fit for UK users wanting free entry and address choices. Traveling Mailbox is the better fit for small teams needing mailbox integrations.

  • UK Postbox fits best

    UK users wanting free entry and address choices

  • Traveling Mailbox fits best

    Small teams needing mailbox integrations

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Side by side

Feature UK Postbox 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Traveling Mailbox 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #2 in Virtual Mailbox Software #4 in Virtual Mailbox Software
Best for UK users wanting free entry and address choices Small teams needing mailbox integrations
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone Phone, Live chat, Email
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features UK Postbox 4/4 · Traveling Mailbox 4/4
Mail scanning ✓ ✓
Mail forwarding ✓ ✓
Package handling ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Monthly mail items Not published 40 items/mo
Address types Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free Dorset PO Box provides a no-cost entry plan.
  • Envelope and page scans are viewable online.
  • Parcel photos, consolidation and forwarding support varied workflows.
  • 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
Cons
  • Address choices are limited to Dorset and London locations.
  • Street-address plans rise to £35/month for Westminster.
  • The service does not include AI-assisted mail features.
  • Monthly envelope and page-scan allowances vary by plan
  • Forwarding and additional services may involve fees
  • No free plan
Our verdict

UK Postbox is a digital mail-management service for individuals, businesses and organisations that need UK correspondence handled online. It provides virtual personal and business addresses, envelope and page scanning, physical forwarding,…

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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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  1. UK PostboxVirtual Mailbox Software 9.0Free plan · paid from £5/mo
  2. Traveling MailboxVirtual Mailbox Software 8.8Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • UK Postbox — where it wins

    • Free Dorset PO Box provides a no-cost entry plan.
    • Envelope and page scans are viewable online.
    • Parcel photos, consolidation and forwarding support varied workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Address choices are limited to Dorset and London locations.
    • Street-address plans rise to £35/month for Westminster.
    • The service does not include AI-assisted mail features.
  • 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
  • UK Postbox9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from £5/mo

    A UK-focused virtual mailbox with a free Dorset address and paid London options.

    Visit UK PostboxFull verdict →
  • Traveling Mailbox8.8/10 · Paid

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

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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