FutureMe was among the first to do something lovely: write yourself a letter and get it in the future. It's free and simple, but it's text only, and it's built for writing to yourself. If what you want is to give someone a letter that opens in the future — with an envelope, your voice inside, their song — Postal Forever is that version. Here are the differences, plainly.
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| FutureMe | Postal Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (with paid extras) | From $5.99, one-time |
| Who it's for | Mostly writing to yourself | For you, or to give to someone else |
| Envelope, wax seal, paper and stamp | No | Yes, you choose them |
| Your recorded voice | No | Yes |
| Photo and video | On the paid plan | Yes |
| A background song | No | Yes (YouTube, Spotify and more) |
| Arrives at the exact hour, in the recipient's time zone | No | Yes |
| A single piece with a serial number | No | Yes |
| Downloadable forever the day it opens | The letter is text on their site | Yes: PDF, voice, video and photos |
Comparison based on what each service publicly offers; FutureMe's features may vary by plan.
If you just want a quick note to your future self, FutureMe does that well and it's free. If you want the person who receives it to open an envelope, hear your voice and feel you left them something made with care, that's Postal Forever.
Write a letterFrom $5.99 · one-time payment, no subscription