Postie vs. Felt
Handwriting fonts vs. actual robot handwriting.
TL;DR: Felt uses real robots with real pens to write your cards in actual handwriting — premium, personal, expensive. Postie uses 20 handwriting fonts for digital printing — fast, affordable, scalable. Felt is for special occasions; Postie is for regular sharing.
| Feature | Postie | Felt |
|---|---|---|
| Handwriting | 20 handwriting font styles | Real pen robots (actual handwriting) |
| Pricing | $99.99/year (52 cards) | ~$5–10/card (pay-per-card) |
| Per-card cost | ~$1.92 (Annual) | ~$1.67 (Felt Plus · $5/mo) [VERIFY] |
| Delivery speed | 3–5 days | 5–7 days (robots take time) |
| AI photo selection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Card quality | Premium cardstock | Premium cardstock + letterpress |
| Best for | Regular sharing | Special occasions |
Choose Postie if:
- ✅ You send regularly (subscription pricing)
- ✅ You want affordable per-card costs
- ✅ You want fast delivery (3–5 days)
- ✅ You want AI photo selection
Choose Felt if:
- ✅ Actual handwriting matters to you
- ✅ It's a premium, special-occasion gift
- ✅ You want letterpress quality