Lob
The Direct Mail Automation Platform.
Overview
Lob provides APIs to automate direct mail and address verification. Businesses use Lob to programmatically send physical mail like postcards, letters, and checks. Their address verification API helps ensure that mail is deliverable by standardizing and validating addresses before sending.
✨ Key Features
- Address Verification API (US & International)
- Print & Mail APIs (Postcards, Letters, Checks)
- CASS and SERP Certified
- NCOA services via partners
- Real-time address autocompletion
- Analytics and tracking dashboard
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Tightly integrated print and mail services with address verification
- Modern, developer-first API platform
- Focus on automation and integration with marketing/sales stacks
Unique Value: Lob enables businesses to integrate the power of physical mail into their digital workflows, with built-in address verification to ensure deliverability.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Verifying addresses before triggering a direct mail campaign to reduce undeliverable mail.
- Automating the sending of personalized postcards to customers who have recently moved.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Full-service moving concierge
- On-premise data processing
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike pure data providers, Lob closes the loop by offering both address verification and the automated sending of physical mail through a single API.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: 300 free verifications per month.
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