NOHO Mailbox vs Traveling Mailbox
Traveling Mailbox is excellent for digital nomads who only need USPS handled — but they're USPS-focused. We accept all carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, freight) and we have a real LA storefront. If a package shows up via UPS or you want a same-day pickup, we're built for that; they aren't.
Side-by-side
| Feature | NOHO Mailbox | Traveling Mailbox |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier coverage | All carriers — USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, freight | Primarily USPS-focused |
| Plan range | $50/3 mo ($16/mo) – $95/3 mo (~$32/mo) | $15/mo (Basic) – $55/mo (Premium) |
| Physical storefront | Real LA storefront — walk in Mon-Sat | No public walk-in counter |
| Real LA street address | 5062 Lankershim, NoHo CA | NC + multiple US locations (no LA) |
| FedEx / UPS / DHL acceptance | Yes — all carriers received and logged | Limited / not the focus |
| Amazon package handling | Yes — high volume welcome | Not the focus |
| Same-day local delivery | $5 NoHo, $9–$28 LA across 7 zones | Not offered |
| Mail scanning | 25 free / $2 after | Per-piece scanning limits |
| Notary on 1583 | Free with Business + Premium | Customer expense |
| Walk-in counter | Yes | No |
| Operator licensing | $299-$1,499/mo | Not offered |
Where we're honestly better
- ✓Accept all carriers — FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon, freight (not just USPS)
- ✓Real LA walk-in storefront, Mon-Sat
- ✓Same-day local delivery in LA built into the operation
- ✓Free notary on Form 1583 (saves $25 per Form)
Where Traveling Mailbox wins
- ·Strong reputation in the digital-nomad and expat community for USPS mail forwarding
- ·Lower entry-tier price for USPS-only customers ($15/mo Basic)
- ·Multiple US locations if you don't need LA specifically
- ·Established workflow optimized for travelers receiving only USPS
Should you switch?
Traveling Mailbox is genuinely well-built for the nomad use case — if you only get USPS mail and your priority is reliable scanning + forwarding while you're overseas, they're a great fit. But if you're an LA-based founder or small biz, you probably get FedEx and UPS deliveries too, and you probably want a real address you can walk into. We accept everything and we have the storefront.
All carriers, real storefront
If you're in LA and get more than just USPS — FedEx, UPS, DHL, Amazon — walk in. We accept everything.