Postie vs. TouchNote
Which photo postcard app is right for you?
TL;DR: Postie is “offline social media” — curated, intentional sharing with close friends/family on a subscription. TouchNote is a UK-first postcard marketplace with thousands of designs and pay-per-card pricing. Both let you send photo postcards from your phone, but they serve different needs.
| Feature | Postie | TouchNote |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning | Offline social media | Photo greeting cards |
| Pricing model | $99.99/year (52 cards) | Pay-per-card (~$2–4/card) |
| Per-card cost | ~$1.92 (Annual) | ~$3–5/card [VERIFY] |
| AI photo selection | ✅ | ❌ |
| Design templates | None (just your photos) | 1,000+ designs |
| Card types | Postcards | Postcards, greeting cards, etc. |
| No account to start | ✅ | ❌ |
| US-first focus | ✅ | ❌ UK-first |
Choose Postie if:
- ✅ You want to send regularly (subscription beats pay-per-card)
- ✅ You want simplicity (no templates, just photos)
- ✅ You want AI to surface your best shots
- ✅ You want “offline social media” — not greeting cards
Choose TouchNote if:
- ✅ You want design templates and variety
- ✅ You send one-off cards (birthdays, holidays)
- ✅ You want greeting cards, not just postcards