Vendor		Simply Postage
Startup Cost	None	$49.95
Fees	Simple Plan: 10% of all postage purchased ($4.49 min./mo.); Power Plan: $18.99/mo. Unlimited Postage	$14.95/mo. (flat rate)
Extras/Special Offers	Free trial (29 days); Simple Plan: $10 free postage; Power Plan: $25 free postage, free 10 lb. Digital postage scale	$50 free postage; Free one-month trial; Free lifetime warranty on hardware/software; USB & Serial Cables included; Free tech support; Free roll of adhesive postage stamps
Is there a maximum or minimum amount of postage that needs to be purchased?	None	$50 min. (with no download fee)$500 max.
Payment method	Credit card or bank transfer (checking or savings account)	Credit card or Visa/Master Debit cards
Billing cycle	Monthly	Monthly
Term commitments	Through end of month you last use service	None
Cancellation penalties	None (you must apply for refund of unused account).	None
System requirements	Windows 95/98, or NT; 16 MB RAM (for Windows 95/98) or 24 MB for NT; laser or inkjet printer (300 dpi or higher); internet access	Windows 95/98, or NT, or 2000; Pentium processor or higher; 5 MB available on hard drive; Cd-Rom/DVD; Internet access; available serial or USB port
Is there hardware/software included?	None (download software); Optional: printer, digital scale	Digital scale/Postage meter/Stamp printer all-in-one
Compatibility	Available for PC's only	Available for PC's; Mac version in testing
Where is the postage stored?	Online account	Digital scale/printer unit
Does the address need to be printed with the postage?	Yes	No, addresses can be printed on pre-addressed or window envelopes.
Is printing and purchasing of postage done online or offline?	Online printing & purchasing	Offline printing; Online purchasing only
Website Address	www.stamps.com	www.simplypostage.com