Anytime Mailbox vs PostScan Mail
Both target light‑to‑moderate mail users with low entry prices. The real differences show up after you exceed your included limits and when you start forwarding batches.
At a Glance
Anytime Mailbox (AM): Frequently the lowest first‑month price and broad address coverage via partners. PostScan Mail (PSM): Clear, simple tiers and an uncluttered dashboard; fewer addresses but consistent pricing.
What Affects Your Annual Total
- Included vs overage: Note how many envelopes and pages are included. Overages of $0.25–$0.50/page and per‑envelope fees can dominate if you scan bank/insurance paperwork monthly.
- Forwarding: You pay postage plus a handling fee per shipment. Consolidation (weekly or twice monthly) is the biggest lever for savings.
- Check deposit: If you deposit checks, per‑deposit fees and processing windows matter more than a $1 difference in the base plan.
- Location‑level variation (AM): Some AM fees vary by address operator; always open the pricing for your exact location.
12‑Month Cost Framework
(Plan × 12) + (extra pages × fee × 12) + (extra envelopes × fee × 12) + (shipments × handling × 12) + postage + (check deposits × fee). Run both a “typical” and a “busy” month scenario (taxes, renewals). Temporary tier bumps often beat months of per‑page overages.
Recommendation
If you want the cheapest test and need a specific city, start with Anytime Mailbox. If you prefer predictable tiers and cleaner dashboards, PostScan Mail is easier to live with. In both cases, set consolidation + open/scan rules on day one.