Short answer: The best virtual mailbox service depends on how much mail you get and what you need it for. Low base prices look cheap until per-scan fees add up. If you receive more than a few letters a month, a plan with unlimited scanning costs less. If you run a US LLC, pick a service that also offers registered agent service so both addresses sit in one dashboard.
We run BusinessAnywhere, so we list our own service first. Every price below comes from each provider’s published pricing page, and we tell you where another service fits you better.
Best Virtual Mailbox Services Compared
| Service | Starting price | Mail scanning | Recipients on entry plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BusinessAnywhere | $20/month billed annually ($25 monthly) | Unlimited, included | 2 | LLC owners, non-residents and anyone with steady mail, with 30 addresses in 21 states and Washington, D.C. |
| iPostal1 | $9.99/month | Charged per scan | Varies by plan | Very low mail volume |
| PostScan Mail | $10/month | Charged per scan | Varies by plan | Very low mail volume |
| Traveling Mailbox | $15/month | 35 page scans a month on the Basic plan | 3 | Households and travelers with predictable mail |
| Anytime Mailbox | Set by each location | Depends on the location’s plan | Depends on the location’s plan | Choosing from a large list of US and international addresses |
| Earth Class Mail (now LegalZoom Virtual Mail) | $39/month | 5 items a month on the Starter plan | 2 | Businesses that want accounting integrations |
Prices are from each provider’s published pricing page as of fall 2026 and change over time. Check the provider’s site before you sign up.
What a Typical Month Actually Costs
Base prices hide the real cost. Here is the same month at three services: 15 pieces of mail, 10 scans and 1 forward.
| BusinessAnywhere | iPostal1 | PostScan Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base plan | $20.00 | $9.99 | $10.00 |
| 10 scans | $0 (included) | $22.50 (10 × $2.25) | $20.00 (10 × $2.00) |
| Forwarding handling | $2 plus carrier cost | $1.95 plus shipping | Fees apply |
| Typical monthly total | About $20 | $34 or more | $30 or more |
The break-even point comes fast. At five scans a month, a per-scan plan already costs as much as a plan with unlimited scanning. For a full breakdown, see the real cost of a virtual mailbox.
The Services in Detail
1. BusinessAnywhere
BusinessAnywhere’s virtual mailbox includes unlimited incoming mail, unlimited packages and unlimited scanning on every plan. Plans differ only by the number of recipients, and every plan uses the same price at each of our 30 virtual mailbox locations in 21 states and Washington, D.C., including Wyoming, Delaware, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, New York and California.
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Recipients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $20/month | $25/month plus a $25 sign-up fee | Up to 2 |
| Premium | $30/month | $40/month plus a $25 sign-up fee | Up to 5 |
| Advanced | $65/month | $85/month plus a $25 sign-up fee | Up to 20 |
- Included: envelope scans uploaded within 2 business days, junk mail filtering and shredding, 30 days of free physical storage and digital copies kept forever.
- Forwarding: $2 packing plus the carrier’s cost, to any country.
- Billing: extras are opt-in only, so nothing is charged by default.
- Cancellation: you keep access to your scans for 6 months after your plan ends.
- Also available: LLC formation, registered agent service, EIN applications and online notary in the same dashboard.
Best for: LLC owners, non-US residents with a US company, digital nomads and anyone who receives more than a handful of letters a month.
2. iPostal1
iPostal1 has the lowest entry price on this list at $9.99 a month and a large network of addresses. Scans are charged per item at $2.25 each, and forwarding carries a $1.95 handling fee plus shipping.
Best for: people who receive one or two letters a month and need an address more than a mail service.
3. PostScan Mail
PostScan Mail starts at $10 a month with scans at $2 each. It suits the same low-volume user as iPostal1, and the per-scan fee makes it expensive as mail volume grows.
Best for: low-volume personal or business mail.
4. Traveling Mailbox
Traveling Mailbox sells plans by volume. The Basic plan costs $15 a month for 40 incoming envelopes, 35 page scans and 3 recipients. The Extended plan costs $25 a month for 100 envelopes and 80 page scans, and the Small Business plan costs $55 a month. Unused scans roll over, junk mail does not count toward the limit, and annual billing gives you two months free.
Best for: households and travelers whose mail stays under a set monthly count.
5. Anytime Mailbox
Anytime Mailbox is a network of more than 2,500 independently run mailbox locations in the US and abroad. Each location sets its own prices and plan limits, so two addresses in the same city can cost different amounts. Compare the plan at the exact location you want before you sign up.
Best for: finding an address in a specific city or neighborhood.
6. Earth Class Mail (LegalZoom Virtual Mail)
Earth Class Mail now operates as LegalZoom’s virtual mail service. The Starter MailBox plan costs $39 a month and includes 1 business address, 2 recipients and 5 mail items digitized a month. Larger plans add more items and recipients, and check forwarding to your bank carries extra fees.
Best for: established businesses that want integrations with accounting tools and do not mind a higher price per item.
How to Choose a Virtual Mailbox Service
- Count your mail. Estimate how many letters and packages you get a month, then price each service at that volume, including scans.
- Check the address type. Choose a real street address from a USPS registered Commercial Mail Receiving Agency (CMRA), not a P.O. Box. Every provider requires USPS Form 1583.
- Count your recipients. Each person or business that receives mail at the address counts as a recipient.
- Price forwarding. Compare handling fees and whether the service ships internationally.
- Look for extras you need: check deposits, package consolidation, registered agent service or online notary.
- Read the cancellation terms. Find out what happens to your scans and mail when you stop paying. See what happens to your mail when you cancel a virtual mailbox.
Disadvantages of a Virtual Mailbox
- It is not a registered agent address. Your LLC still needs a registered agent in its formation state. Read whether a virtual address is legal for an LLC.
- Some banks reject mailbox addresses. Ask your bank before you list a virtual address on an application. See how virtual addresses work for business bank accounts.
- Google Business Profile does not accept it as a business location unless the location is staffed.
- You wait for scans. Mail is scanned after it arrives, so time-sensitive letters reach you a day or two later than at home.
- USPS does not forward mail out of a CMRA. Before you cancel, update your address with everyone who sends you mail.
FAQs
Which is the best virtual mailbox service?
The best service is the one with the lowest total cost at your mail volume. For more than a few letters a month, a plan with unlimited scanning, such as BusinessAnywhere’s, costs less than a low base price with per-scan fees. For one or two letters a month, iPostal1 and PostScan Mail have the lowest entry prices.
How much does a virtual mailbox cost?
Virtual mailboxes start at about $10 a month for low-volume plans with per-scan fees and run to $40 or more for business plans. BusinessAnywhere plans start at $20 a month billed annually with unlimited scanning.
Does the IRS accept a virtual mailbox?
Yes. The IRS accepts a virtual mailbox as a mailing address for your EIN application and tax notices. To change your business mailing address with the IRS, file Form 8822-B.
Do banks accept virtual mailboxes?
It depends on the bank. Some banks accept a virtual mailbox as the business mailing address, and some require a non-CMRA address or the owner’s residential address for verification. Ask the bank before you apply.
What are the disadvantages of a virtual mailbox?
A virtual mailbox cannot serve as your registered agent address, some banks and Google Business Profile reject it, and mail reaches you only after it is scanned. Per-scan fees on cheap plans also raise the real monthly cost.
Can I use a virtual mailbox for my LLC?
Yes. You can use a virtual mailbox as your LLC’s principal office and mailing address in most states. Your LLC still needs a registered agent with a physical address in its formation state.
