Card Sites Compared: thortful, Moonpig and Us
Card prices look similar until you get to checkout. Then there's a size upgrade, a postage line, a chocolate bar you didn't ask for and a membership offer. This page lays the big UK card sites side by side so you can see what a single card really costs.
We're one of the options on this list, so read it with that in mind. We've used each site's own published prices at the time of writing, and prices change - always check before you buy.
Card prices compared
| Standard card | Bigger size | Postage | Worth knowing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonpig | £3.99 standard (132 x 185mm) | £5.99 large, £9.99 giant | Added at checkout, by speed | eCard from £0.99. Multi-card codes run most weeks |
| thortful | £3.99 standard A5 | +£2.00 for A4 | Added at checkout, by speed | Members' pricing available. Badges, chocolate and gift add-ons at the card page |
| Funky Pigeon | Varies by design and size | Size upgrade priced per design | Added at checkout, by speed | Heavy gift bundling and frequent code-led offers |
| Feel Good Times | From £3.87, one size | One size, no upgrade tier | Standard UK postage, no speed tiers to choose between | No photo upload tool, no membership, no add-on pressure at checkout |
Competitor prices are each site's own published prices at the time of writing and change regularly. Check before you buy.
What you actually get
| Big card sites | Feel Good Times | |
|---|---|---|
| Designs | Enormous catalogues, a lot of it licensed artwork reused across sites | Original designs drawn in house by a small UK studio |
| Personalisation | Photo upload and name fields, priced into every card whether you use them or not | Blank inside. You write the bit they keep |
| Checkout | Size tier, postage tier, gift add-ons, membership prompt | Card, postage, done |
| Discount codes | List prices assume you'll find one | One price, nothing to hunt for |
| Send direct to them | Yes | Yes - add their address at checkout and we post it straight to them |
| Who gets the money | Listed companies and marketplaces | An independent UK business |
Which one should you use?
- You want a photo on the front. Use Moonpig or Funky Pigeon. That's what the upload tool is for.
- You want an independent illustrator's design. thortful's marketplace or us - we draw ours in house.
- You want it to make someone laugh and cost less at the till. That's what we're for. One price, blank inside, posted from the UK.
- You've left it late. Whoever you use, pay for the faster post. First Class is usually next working day; Second Class can take up to five.
Our printed cards
Designed and printed in the UK, blank inside, posted first class. No upload tool, no size tier, no code to hunt for.
Congrats, Ma'am! Promotion to Inspector Card
£3.87
Happy Birthday Card (I Hope Its Catnip)
£3.87
40th Birthday Card (Let There Be Cake)
£3.87
Congratulations To The Bride & Groom (Wedding Card)
£3.87
70th Birthday Card (Let There Be Cake)
£3.87
Good Luck In The New Job - 5 Star Colleague (New Job Card)
£3.87
Best Teacher Ever (Multiple Subjects) Thank You Card For Teachers
£3.87
Bride To Groom & Groom To Bride Wedding Card
£3.87
Good Luck Card Featuring Crossed Fingers
£3.87
Happy Mother's Day To A One In A Million Mum (Mothers Day Card)
£3.87
Happy Mothers Day Card With Flowers
£3.87
I'm Not Bossy, I'm The Boss (New Job Card For Managers)
£3.87
Frequently asked questions
Is thortful or Moonpig cheaper?
At list price they're close: a standard card is £3.99 on both at the time of writing, with Moonpig's large at £5.99 and thortful charging £2.00 to go up to A4. The real difference is what you add at checkout - postage tier, gift add-ons and whether you have a code or membership.
Are your cards cheaper?
Usually, once postage and add-ons are counted, because there's no size upgrade, no upload tool priced in and no code needed. Compare the basket total rather than the sticker price.
Can I get a photo card from you?
No. If you want a photo of the dog on the front, a personalised card site is the right tool. We make original printed designs with a blank inside.
Will it arrive in time?
Cards are printed and posted from the UK. First Class is usually next working day. Second Class is meant to take two working days but can take up to five, so allow the week for it.
Are these prices current?
They were the sites' own published prices when this page was written and they change often, especially around Christmas and Valentine's. Check the price on the day before you buy.