Side-by-Side Comparison
Different Cards for Different Purposes
Choose American Greetings If...
- •Thousands of pre-designed cards
- •Artistic/illustrated designs
- •Don't need photo downloads
- •Lowest annual price
Choose eCards Photos If...
- ✓Your photos should be the focus
- ✓Recipients want to print photos
- ✓Cards they can keep forever offline
- ✓Voice or video messages
- ✓Try free first
The Real Value Comparison
American Greetings
$29.99/year
- ✓Unlimited eCards
- ✓Thousands of designs
- ✓Schedule delivery
- ✗No photo downloads
- ✗No offline keeping
- ✗No voice/video messages
eCards Photos Premium
$39.99/year
- ✓Up to 15 photos per card
- ✓Full-resolution downloads
- ✓Keep forever offline
- ✓Video messages (30 sec)
- ✓Voice recordings
- ✓Video card covers
- ✓Schedule delivery
- ✓Privacy controls
$39.99/year vs $29.99/year — just $10 more for video messages, voice recordings, 15 photos, and offline downloads. Or use our free tier — American Greetings has no free option.
What Makes Us Different
Photos Fall Out
Your photos tumble out of the card like real printed pictures tucked inside. Recipients tap to view full-size and download.
Print from Home
Every photo downloads at original resolution. Recipients print 4x6, 5x7, or 8x10 prints from any home printer — or any pharmacy.
Keep Forever Offline
Download the entire card as an HTML file. Works without internet, forever. Your card becomes a keepsake, not just a link.
Voice & Video Messages
Record yourself saying happy birthday or I love you. Premium includes 30-second voice and video messages.
Perfect For Sharing Real Memories
Common Questions
How is eCards Photos different from American Greetings?
American Greetings offers pre-designed eCards with optional photo upload. We're built around YOUR photos — they tumble out of the card for recipients to download at full quality and print. Your memories are the focus, not clip art.
How much does eCards Photos cost compared to American Greetings?
American Greetings is $29.99/year for unlimited sends. Our Premium is $39.99/year (~$3.33/mo) and includes features they don't: video messages, voice recordings, 15 photos per card, and offline downloads. Our free tier (2 photos, 3 free cards) has no equivalent at American Greetings.
Can I add photos to American Greetings cards?
American Greetings allows adding a photo to some card designs, but it's an add-on to their pre-designed cards. With us, your photos ARE the card — up to 15 photos that recipients download at full resolution to print.
Do recipients need an account?
No! Recipients just click a link — no account, no app, no login. They can view the card and download all photos immediately. American Greetings works similarly for viewing.
Can recipients print the photos?
Yes! Every photo downloads at original resolution — recipients print from their home printer in minutes. American Greetings cards aren't designed for photo printing.
Which has better card designs?
Different focus. American Greetings has thousands of pre-designed cards from professional artists. We have templates designed to showcase YOUR photos. If you want artistic designs, choose them. If you want your photos featured, choose us.
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