{"id":77726,"date":"2026-10-13T16:16:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/?p=77726"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:16:26","slug":"shutterfly-vs-postable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shutterfly.com\/ideas\/shutterfly-vs-postable\/","title":{"rendered":"Shutterfly vs. Postable: Compare Addressing & Card Mailing Services"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sending a card is one of the most personal ways to stay connected. Whether you’re sharing holiday wishes, celebrating a milestone, announcing exciting news, or thanking family and friends, both Shutterfly and Postable offer tools that help you create, address, and send cards with ease.<\/p>\n

Both services include address collection, address books, envelope printing, and direct mailing options. The biggest differences come down to customization, envelope choices, mailing features, and the types of projects you can create beyond cards. Here’s a closer look at how Shutterfly and Postable compare.<\/p>\n

Shutterfly vs. Postable at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/th>\nShutterfly<\/th>\nPostable<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Free online address book<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Address collection link<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Add contacts manually<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Import existing address lists<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recipient and return address printing<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Direct card mailing<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Custom envelope designs<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colored envelope options<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nLimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Envelope liners<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Free back-of-card customization<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nLimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Birthday reminders<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scheduled card sending<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mail tracking<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Collecting Addresses<\/h2>\n

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Shutterfly and Postable both make it simple to gather and organize addresses for future mailings.<\/p>\n

With Shutterfly’s Easy Address Collector<\/a>, you can share a link through text or email and invite friends and family to enter their information themselves. Their addresses are automatically added to your Shutterfly Address Book, making them easy to use for future holiday cards<\/a>, invitations<\/a>, announcements<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n

If you already have an address list, both services allow you to import existing contacts. Shutterfly also offers a free Address Book Service for customers who need a little extra help getting started. Simply send your address list<\/a> in an approved format, and we’ll upload it to your account for you.<\/p>\n

Creating Personalized Cards<\/h2>\n

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Both Shutterfly and Postable let you customize cards<\/a> with your photos and personal message, but Shutterfly offers more ways to tailor the finished design.<\/p>\n

Depending on the card you choose, you can personalize:<\/p>\n