Best Direct Mail Automation · head-to-head
Lob vs PostPilot
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for direct mail automation. Lob has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Lob has the lower entry price — Lob starts at $0/mo, PostPilot at $0/mo. Free tier: Lob Yes, PostPilot Yes. HIPAA: Lob Yes, PostPilot —.
As of 2026-06-18 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Lob
$0/mo entryPostPilot
$0/mo entrySources — Lob: lob.com (verified 2026-06-18) · PostPilot: postpilot.com (verified 2026-06-18)
Key features
Lob: REST API for postcards, letters, and checks; Address verification (CASS + NCOA); SOC 2 Type 2 + HIPAA + BAA available (Enterprise); No-code and API integrations
PostPilot: DTC/ecommerce-native — built around Shopify + Klaviyo stack; SiteMatch: retargeting anonymous site visitors by mail; AcquisitionAI: prospect cold audiences via programmatic direct mail; SOC 2 compliant (2025 badge)