Key Takeaways
- US Global Mail starts at $49/month billed annually and includes unlimited incoming mail, 360 open-and-scans a year, free check deposits and AI mail summaries.
- Anytime Mailbox is a network of 2,000+ mail centers run by local operators, so each address sets its own plans, prices and services.
- Anytime Mailbox plans start from $9.99 a month, but entry plans can include as few as 5 scanned pages a month.
- US Global Mail handles your mail with its own employees at its own facilities and scans it within 2–4 business hours at recommended locations.
- Choose Anytime Mailbox for the widest choice of addresses and the lowest price for light mail; choose US Global Mail for consistent service, check deposits and business features.
US Global Mail and Anytime Mailbox both give you a real US street address, scan your mail and forward it anywhere. The difference is how they run. US Global Mail has handled mail at its own facilities since 1999. Anytime Mailbox is a platform that connects you to independently operated mail centers, each with its own plans, prices and services.
Here is how they compare on features, price and support, and which one fits expats, small businesses and anyone managing mail remotely.
How Does Anytime Mailbox Work?
Anytime Mailbox lists 2,500+ locations, about 2,000 of them in the US. Each location is run by a local mail center operator who sets the plans, prices and services offered at that address. Two addresses in the same city can have very different plans, and some services, such as check deposit, are only available at select locations.
US Global Mail works differently. Your mail is handled by US Global Mail’s own vetted employees at its own facilities, not by a franchise or third-party store. The plans, fees and processes are the same company’s, wherever your mail arrives.
Features Compared: US Global Mail vs Anytime Mailbox
Both services cover the basics: a street address (not a PO Box), mail scanning, forwarding and an online mailbox. US Global Mail adds faster scanning at recommended locations, free check deposits on every plan, AI summaries and automation.
Feature US Global Mail Anytime Mailbox Who handles your mail US Global Mail’s own employees at its own facilities The local operator at each address Incoming mail Unlimited on every plan Capped by plan at most locations (30 items a month on the entry plan we checked) Number of addresses Fewer, company-run locations 2,500+ listed, about 2,000 in the US Starting price $49/month billed annually Set by each location; plans from $9.99 a month Scanning speed Within 2–4 business hours at recommended locations Depends on the location Check deposits Free on every plan Select locations only G2 rating 4.5 out of 5 (95 reviews) 3.1 out of 5 (13 reviews) Shipping cost Price shown before you approve Postage plus a per-shipment forwarding fee ($3–$5 at the locations we checked)
Address Locations
Anytime Mailbox wins on choice. If you need an address in a particular city or state, it likely has one. The trade-off is that service quality depends on the operator, and if an independent location closes, you may have to move to a new address and update it everywhere. US Global Mail offers fewer addresses, but each one is run by the company itself.
Mail Scanning Speed and Included Scans
At recommended US Global Mail locations, mail is scanned within 2–4 business hours, which helps with time-sensitive documents. The Scale plan includes 360 open-and-scans a year. At Anytime Mailbox, scanning times depend on the operator, and entry plans can be small: one Houston location’s $9.99 Bronze plan includes 5 open-and-scan pages a month.
Mail Forwarding and Shipping
Both services forward mail and packages to any address. With US Global Mail, you pick the carrier and speed and see the price before you approve the shipment. You can also combine several items into one shipment to save on postage. At Anytime Mailbox, the locations we checked charge a $3 to $5 forwarding fee per shipment plus postage. Some customers have reported forwarding charges higher than they expected, so ask how your location quotes shipping before you choose a speed.
Check Deposits
US Global Mail offers free check deposits on every plan, and at recommended locations, checks that arrive before 1 PM can be deposited the same day. Anytime Mailbox offers check deposit only at select locations, and terms and fees vary by operator.
AI and Automation
Every US Global Mail scan comes with an AI-generated summary, so you can see what a letter is about without opening the full scan. The Teams plan adds automated rules that scan, ship, sort or forward mail by sender or recipient, plus AI labeling and deadline detection that flags items such as checks, invoices and tax notices.
Integrations and Team Access
US Global Mail connects with 200+ apps, including Slack, Dropbox, Google Drive and QuickBooks. The Scale plan includes 1 user and 10 recipients. The Teams plan includes 25 recipients, team roles and permissions, and API and webhooks. At Anytime Mailbox, the number of recipients depends on the plan and location.
Security and Privacy
US Global Mail is SOC 2 Type II audited and HIPAA compliant, with a BAA available. Accounts are protected with 2FA and bank-grade encryption, junk mail is pre-sorted, and shred and recycle is free. Both providers must follow USPS rules for commercial mail receiving agencies, including USPS Form 1583.
How Much Does Anytime Mailbox Cost Compared to US Global Mail?
Anytime Mailbox is cheaper to start: plans from $9.99 a month. US Global Mail starts at $49/month billed annually and includes more scans, recipients and services in that price.
US Global Mail Pricing
- Scale: $49/month billed annually. Includes a permanent US street address, envelope images, 360 open-and-scans a year, AI summaries, free check deposits, free shred and recycle, 1 user, 10 recipients, 30 days of free physical storage and 180 days of digital scan storage.
- Teams: $99/month billed annually. Everything in Scale plus 1,200 open-and-scans a year, automation rules, AI labeling and deadline detection, API and webhooks, team roles, 25 recipients, 60 days of free physical storage and unlimited digital storage.
- Enterprise: custom pricing, with HIPAA and BAA, SSO, a dedicated account manager and unlimited users and recipients.
Extra letters are $3 each to open and scan, and opening a package to photograph its contents is $5. Check deposits are free on every plan. There are no contracts, and you get a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee. See all fees on the pricing page.
Anytime Mailbox Pricing
Anytime Mailbox advertises plans from $9.99 a month, and each operator sets its own prices for its location. Plans cap how many mail items and scans you get each month. Here is one Houston, TX location as an example:
Plan Monthly Mail items/month Open-and-scan pages/month Recipients Bronze $9.99 30 5 1 Silver $14.99 60 10 2 Gold $29.99 120 20 3 Unlimited $69.99 Unlimited 100 4
Forwarding at this location costs $5 per shipment plus postage. Another location we checked, in Austin, TX, uses different plan names, limits and prices, so check the page for the exact address you want.
Which Costs Less for You?
If you get a few letters a month and rarely need scans, an Anytime Mailbox entry plan costs less. If you need around 30 scans a month, check deposits or several recipients, compare the higher plans at your chosen location with US Global Mail’s Scale plan at $49/month billed annually.
Customer Support and Reliability
With US Global Mail, one company handles both your account and your mail, so the team you contact can fix the problem directly. You can reach support by phone, live chat or email, and Enterprise customers get a dedicated account manager.
With Anytime Mailbox, the platform provides support, but the local operator handles your physical mail. Your experience depends on how that location is run. Before you sign up, read reviews for the specific address you plan to use.
Track Record and Trust
US Global Mail was founded in 1999, is headquartered in Houston, TX, and has served over 100,000 customers, including Netflix, Klarna and AIG. It is SOC 2 Type II audited. On G2, US Global Mail is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 95 reviews, and Anytime Mailbox 3.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Anytime Mailbox reviews also vary because each location has a different operator, so the reputation of your specific location matters more than the brand average.
Where US Global Mail Wins
- Consistent service: your mail is handled by US Global Mail’s own vetted employees at its own facilities, not a third-party store.
- Speed: scans within 2–4 business hours at recommended locations, and same-day deposit for checks that arrive before 1 PM.
- Free check deposits on every plan.
- More included: unlimited incoming mail, 360 open-and-scans a year, 10 recipients, unlimited forwarding addresses, free shred and recycle and 30 days of free storage on Scale.
- AI and automation: AI summaries on every scan, plus rules, AI labeling, deadline detection and API access on Teams.
- Compliance: SOC 2 Type II audited and HIPAA compliant, with a BAA available.
- Upfront shipping prices: you see the cost before you approve a shipment.
Where Anytime Mailbox Is the Better Pick
- Address choice: 2,500+ locations, so you can likely get an address in the exact city you want, including some outside the US.
- Lower entry price: plans from $9.99 a month, which suits people with very little mail.
If those matter most, Anytime Mailbox is a fair choice. Check the plan limits, fees and services at the specific address before you sign up.
Anytime Mailbox or US Global Mail: Which Should You Choose?
Choose Anytime Mailbox for location choice and a low entry price. Choose US Global Mail if you want the same fast, consistent service on every item and features built for expats and businesses.
Choose Anytime Mailbox if… Choose US Global Mail if… You need an address in a specific city or state You want your mail handled by one company’s own staff You get only a few letters a month You need fast scans and free check deposits The lowest monthly price matters most You live abroad and rely on your US mail You want an address outside the US Your team needs roles, automation or an API You’re happy to compare each location’s plans and fees You need SOC 2 or HIPAA compliance You can stay within a plan’s monthly item cap You get a lot of mail and want no cap on incoming items
You can try US Global Mail with a 30-day free trial or compare plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US Global Mail and Anytime Mailbox.
How does US Global Mail compare to Anytime Mailbox?
Both give you a US street address with mail scanning and forwarding. US Global Mail handles your mail at its own facilities with its own staff, with unlimited incoming mail and free check deposits from $49/month billed annually, while Anytime Mailbox is a network of independently operated mail centers where prices vary by address, with plans from $9.99 a month.
Anytime Mailbox or US Global Mail: which is better for expats?
US Global Mail is usually the better fit for expats. You get free check deposits, online Form 1583 notarization, scans within 2–4 business hours at recommended locations, and worldwide shipping with the price shown before you approve. Anytime Mailbox can work if you need an address in a specific city and get very little mail.
How much does Anytime Mailbox cost?
Anytime Mailbox advertises plans from $9.99 a month, and each location sets its own prices. Entry plans limit how many mail items and scans you get each month.
Does Anytime Mailbox offer check deposits?
Only at select locations, and the terms vary by operator. US Global Mail offers free check deposits on every plan.
Do I need USPS Form 1583 for either service?
Yes. The USPS requires Form 1583 for every mailbox at a commercial mail receiving agency. US Global Mail handles notarization online in your dashboard, and setup takes about five minutes.
Can I try US Global Mail before I commit?
Yes. US Global Mail has a 30-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee, with no contracts.
Got more questions?
