Stop Franking.
Automate your mail.
Eliminate leases, ink costs, and wasted admin time — and send letters online from just 84p all-in.
No hardware
Replace leases
All-in from
84p / letter
Switch fast
Days, not months
Discover Your True Franking Costs
Get a complete breakdown of what franking really costs vs Intelliprint
Don't know exactly? Estimate based on your monthly average × 12. For high-volume accounts (20k+ per month), enter your annual total.
Why Franking Is More Expensive Than It Looks
Most businesses think franking is cheaper. It rarely is.
Here's what you're typically paying for in the UK:
Machine Lease
£15–£100+/monthDepending on model and contract. Higher-volume machines can cost significantly more.
Consumables
£200–£800+/yearInk cartridges, labels and replacement parts.
Service & Maintenance
VariesOften bundled — sometimes additional. Annual contracts are common.
Staff Time
Adds up fastPreparing mail, operating machines, reconciling postage, handling returns and managing consumables.
Collections / Post Office Trips
OngoingTime lost managing top-ups and physical handling.
Downtime & Disruption
Hidden costMachine breakdowns, maintenance delays, and operational interruptions that impact productivity.
Reality Check
If you send 2,000 letters per year and pay:
- £80/month machine lease
- £500/year consumables
- ~3–5 admin hours per week
Your true annual cost can easily exceed £4,000–£6,000.
And that doesn't include downtime, staff absence or machine issues.
Franking Machines Made Sense 10 Years Ago.
Today, automation is cheaper, faster and more reliable.
The Intelliprint Alternative
With Intelliprint, you can:
- Upload a PDF
- Trigger letters via API
- Print using our virtual print driver
- Automate from a watched folder
Optional add-ons include inserts, stapling, bulk document splitting and document assembly.
From 84p per letter
Includes printing, envelope and postage.
We handle:
Optional add-ons
Add-ons depend on your document type and workflow.
Cost Comparison Example (2,000 Letters Per Year)
A typical franking setup vs automated mail with Intelliprint
| Cost Category | Franking Machine | Intelliprint |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Lease | £960/year | £0 |
| Consumables | £500/year | £0 |
| Service | £300/year | £0 |
| Staff Handling Time | £1,500+ | Minimal |
| Per Letter Cost | Postage only | From 84p all-in |
| Estimated Annual Total | £4,000–£6,000+ | ~£1,680 |
| Potential Annual Savings | £2,000–£4,000+ | |
That's money better spent growing your business — not maintaining equipment.
Actual savings depend on volume and internal handling time.
Calculate your exact savingsSee Intelliprint in Action
Watch our interactive demo to see exactly how easy it is to automate your mail and replace your franking machine
Interactive demo showing how to automate your mail with Intelliprint
Try It FreeQuestions teams ask before switching
Clear answers so you can replace franking with confidence.
Do I need to buy or lease any hardware?
No. Intelliprint is a mail automation service — no printers, inserters, or franking machines required. You send letters digitally; we print, pack, and post for you.
How quickly can we switch from franking to Intelliprint?
Most teams can switch in days. You can start by uploading PDFs in the dashboard, then later add automation via API, print driver, or folder sync.
Is postage included in the 84p price?
Yes — 84p is an all-in starting price that includes printing, folding, enveloping, and postage. Final pricing depends on options like paper, color, inserts, and any add-ons.
Can multiple people send mail and track what was sent?
Yes. You can manage users and permissions, and maintain a clear audit trail of mail activity (helpful for compliance and customer service).
Is this suitable for regulated industries?
Intelliprint is ISO certified and built for business-critical mail. If you have specific compliance requirements, book a demo and we’ll walk through your workflow and controls.
Do you support bulk mail and document splitting?
Yes. You can send bulk PDFs and use document splitting, plus optional add-ons like stapling, inserts, and enclosing options depending on your document type.
What if we still need an internal franking machine for some mail?
That’s common during transition. Many businesses start with a portion of their outbound mail, then expand once the process is proven.
Want to confirm fit for your workflow (volume, compliance, integrations)?
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