Postage $aver Pro
and Postage $aver Lite
and Postage $aver Lite
Low-cost USPS-certified postal presort software that makes it easy for you to save postage with low USPS bulk mail rates!
Bulk postage rates aren't just for large-volume mailers! Postage $aver bulk mailing software prepares your mailings to USPS requirements so you can qualify for these low rates, too! Use it for cards, envelopes, tri-folds, booklets ... you name it!
And, Postage $aver Pro adds full-service Intelligent Mail barcodes to your mail, for more savings and free tracking. Use full-service barcodes on all of your bulk mailings and USPS will waive your annual mailing fee, a $290 annual savings!
Here's what Postage $aver does for you:
√ Sorts your mailing list file as required by USPS to qualify for bulk rates.
√ Adds Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMBs) if selected (Pro version).
√ Prints your addresses in order on popular label formats or directly on your mail, with optional endorsement lines and "or current resident" lines, as applicable. Or prepares and sorts your file for use in a mail merge or variable data printing if selected.
√ Prints easy-to-follow instructions for which pieces go in which trays, bundles and sacks for each specific mailing, and tells you how much postage you're saving.
√ Fills out and prints the USPS postage statement form, tray/sack tags and other required paperwork.
√ Adds Intelligent Mail barcodes (IMBs) if selected (Pro version).
√ Prints your addresses in order on popular label formats or directly on your mail, with optional endorsement lines and "or current resident" lines, as applicable. Or prepares and sorts your file for use in a mail merge or variable data printing if selected.
√ Prints easy-to-follow instructions for which pieces go in which trays, bundles and sacks for each specific mailing, and tells you how much postage you're saving.
√ Fills out and prints the USPS postage statement form, tray/sack tags and other required paperwork.
Postage $aver is perfect for small businesses, churches and religious organizations, nonprofits, community newspapers, political candidates or most anyone who needs to prepare bulk mailings.
And it's great for print shops and shipping centers who serve those mailers. Check out our tips for more profit for print providers offering mailing services!
Use Postage $aver to prepare your mailings for discount rates using:
√ USPS Marketing Mail.
√ USPS Nonprofit Marketing Mail.
√ Presorted First Class Mail.
√ Nonpresorted First Class Mail with permit imprint (aka "indicia").
√ USPS Periodicals Class.
√ Bound Printed Matter (pro version only).
√ USPS Nonprofit Marketing Mail.
√ Presorted First Class Mail.
√ Nonpresorted First Class Mail with permit imprint (aka "indicia").
√ USPS Periodicals Class.
√ Bound Printed Matter (pro version only).
Here's a walkthrough
of how Postage $aver
bulk mailing software works.
5-Star rating from
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User Ratings:
Overall (4.9)
Ease of Use (4.8)
Customer Service (4.9)
Value for Cost (5.0)
Likely to Recommend
(9.7 out of 10)
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Overall (4.9)
Ease of Use (4.8)
Customer Service (4.9)
Value for Cost (5.0)
Likely to Recommend
(9.7 out of 10)
See All 112 User Reviews
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"The Postage $aver instructions sheet [customized for each mailing] made it easy enough that I could show a temp what I was doing and have them finish it for me. The "easy to follow instructions" claim on your site is 100% accurate." Drake, Aztec Printing and Design.
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Choose the version that's best for you:
Postage $aver Pro - our most popular solution:
Postage $aver Lite - our economy solution:
Both versions are PAVE-Gold certified by USPS the highest level of USPS certification for bulk mail presorting software. That means your mail will sail through check-in at the post office! If your post office questions the way you have prepared your mailing, we'll help you find and correct the problem.
Best of all, Postage $aver Pro and Lite are from Postage $aver Software, the leader in helping small businesses and nonprofits save postage for more than 25 years!
Ready to try Postage $aver?
Use it FREE for 30 days!
No credit card number required.
√ Downloadable software for Windows or Macintosh.
√ Texas-based 5-star rated phone support.
√ USPS Marketing Mail, USPS Presorted First Class Mail, Nonpresorted First Class, USPS Periodicals Class and Bound Printed Matter.
√ Postcards, letters and flats (for parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
√ All weights allowed by USPS.
√ Barcoded or nonbarcoded bulk mailings.
√ Includes our SmartBars 12 Intelligent Mail barcode font, a $15 value, FREE!
√ Free listing in our online directory for local print and mail providers.
Buy now - One-time payment. Just 89.50 complete!
Includes all USPS updates for a full year. Just $34/year to continue updates after the first year.
Try it free for 30 days!
√ Texas-based 5-star rated phone support.
√ USPS Marketing Mail, USPS Presorted First Class Mail, Nonpresorted First Class, USPS Periodicals Class and Bound Printed Matter.
√ Postcards, letters and flats (for parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
√ All weights allowed by USPS.
√ Barcoded or nonbarcoded bulk mailings.
√ Includes our SmartBars 12 Intelligent Mail barcode font, a $15 value, FREE!
√ Free listing in our online directory for local print and mail providers.
Buy now - One-time payment. Just 89.50 complete!
Includes all USPS updates for a full year. Just $34/year to continue updates after the first year.
Try it free for 30 days!
Special! Track your mail, too!
Save $10 when you buy Quick Lettertracker with Postage $aver Pro!
Just $99 for both! Buy now
Save $10 when you buy Quick Lettertracker with Postage $aver Pro!
Just $99 for both! Buy now
Postage $aver Lite - our economy solution:
√ Downloadable software for Windows or Macintosh.
√ Texas-based 5-star rated phone support.
√ USPS Marketing Mail, USPS Presorted First Class Mail, Nonpresorted First Class, and USPS Periodicals Class.
√ Postcards, letters and flats (for parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
√ Weights up to 3 ounces.
√ Nonbarcoded bulk mailings only.
√ Free listing in our online directory for local print and mail providers.
Buy now - One-time payment. Just 39.50 complete!
Includes all USPS updates for a full year. Just $28/year to continue updates after the first year.
Try it free for 30 days!
Postage $aver Pro and Lite are user-friendly. Both versions work with all standard spreadsheet and database formats, including Excel, csv, Access, dBase, Filemaker Pro, and most others, so you save time and money and don't have to re-enter your list.√ Texas-based 5-star rated phone support.
√ USPS Marketing Mail, USPS Presorted First Class Mail, Nonpresorted First Class, and USPS Periodicals Class.
√ Postcards, letters and flats (for parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
√ Weights up to 3 ounces.
√ Nonbarcoded bulk mailings only.
√ Free listing in our online directory for local print and mail providers.
Buy now - One-time payment. Just 39.50 complete!
Includes all USPS updates for a full year. Just $28/year to continue updates after the first year.
Try it free for 30 days!
Both versions are PAVE-Gold certified by USPS the highest level of USPS certification for bulk mail presorting software. That means your mail will sail through check-in at the post office! If your post office questions the way you have prepared your mailing, we'll help you find and correct the problem.
Best of all, Postage $aver Pro and Lite are from Postage $aver Software, the leader in helping small businesses and nonprofits save postage for more than 25 years!Ready to try Postage $aver?
Use it FREE for 30 days!
No credit card number required.
"I can't say enough about support, although I've only needed it two or three times. I was contacted far quicker than I expected, and the support team knows their product. No hemming and hawing about, he got me fixed in an instant, or knew what MY problem was. You get rock star service." Paul, Sarcoxie Publishing.
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User Guides and Quick Start Instructions:
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User Guide:
Mail Merge Help (Video with text):
Quick Start Guides:
User Guide:
Complete Postage $aver User Guide:
Mail Merge Help (Video with text):
Using a mail merge in Word to print your addresses with barcodes:
Quick Start Guides:
Using Postage $aver with Excel (.xls, .xlsx) files:
Using Postage $aver with comma-separated or tab-separated text (.csv, .tab, .txt) files:
Using Postage $aver with Access (.mdb, .accdb) files:
Using Postage $aver with Filemaker Pro files:
Using Postage $aver with dBase (.dbf) files:
Using Postage $aver with other file formats:
"We are a very small religious non-profit with a bi-monthly mailing of around 3000. Postage Saver has made our mailing a blessing to the Post Office as it is so 'correct'; they always smile when I deliver the trays!" Jessie, Fishers of Men Ministries International.
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Features and Specifications:
All features and specs apply to both Postage $aver Pro and Postage $aver Lite, unless indicated.
Maximum pieces in a single mailing: 100,000.
Maximum pieces per month or per year: Unlimited.
Classes of mail you can prepare:
Mailing sizes supported:
Intelligent Mail (IMB) barcoding for addresses:
Maximum weight per mail piece:
Address printing formats: (click links to view samples)
Reports provided: (click links to view samples)
Postage $aver can read files in the following formats without you needing to export your list:
Postage $aver creates bundles, trays and sacks at the following levels,
subject to the requirements of each postal presort category:
Computer Requirements:
Current Version: 11.2.13, released January, 2023.
Maximum pieces in a single mailing: 100,000.
Maximum pieces per month or per year: Unlimited.
Classes of mail you can prepare:
USPS Marketing Mail - commercial and USPS nonprofit rates.
Presorted First Class Mail.
Nonpresorted First Class Mail with permit imprint (aka "indicia").
USPS Periodicals Class - in-county and outside-county rates,
DDU, nonprofit, classroom & agriculture discounts.
Bound Printed Matter (Postage $aver Pro only).
Presorted First Class Mail.
Nonpresorted First Class Mail with permit imprint (aka "indicia").
USPS Periodicals Class - in-county and outside-county rates,
DDU, nonprofit, classroom & agriculture discounts.
Bound Printed Matter (Postage $aver Pro only).
Mailing sizes supported:
Postcards.
Letters.
Flats.
Periodicals class parcels (For all other parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
Letters.
Flats.
Periodicals class parcels (For all other parcels, use Postage $aver for Parcels).
Intelligent Mail (IMB) barcoding for addresses:
Postage $aver Pro only (includes SmartBars 12 barcode font free).
Maximum weight per mail piece:
Postage $aver Lite: 3 ounces.
Postage $aver Pro: maximum allowed by USPS for each mail category.
Postage $aver Pro: maximum allowed by USPS for each mail category.
Address printing formats: (click links to view samples)
30 per page, 1" x 2 5/8", 3 columns, Avery 5160/8160, etc. (Nonbarcoded mailings only).
20 per page, 1" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5161/8161, etc.
14 per page, 1 1/3" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5162/8162, etc.
10 per page, 2" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5163/8163, etc., indicia printed on label.
Or, use no labels. Print directly on your mail piece. Or, Postage $aver can prepare your mailing list file to print with other software using a mail merge or variable data printing.
20 per page, 1" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5161/8161, etc.
14 per page, 1 1/3" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5162/8162, etc.
10 per page, 2" x 4", 2 columns, Avery 5163/8163, etc., indicia printed on label.
Or, use no labels. Print directly on your mail piece. Or, Postage $aver can prepare your mailing list file to print with other software using a mail merge or variable data printing.
Reports provided: (click links to view samples)
Step-by-step instructions for assembling each mailing.
USPS postage statements:
Price qualification report.
USPS Periodicals class zone, bundle and container report.
Bound Printed Matter zone report.
USPS postage statements:
USPS Commercial Marketing Mail - Form 3602-R
USPS Nonprofit Marketing Mail - Form 3602-N
Presorted/Nonpresorted First Class Mail - Form 3600-FCM
USPS Periodicals class - Form 3541
Bound Printed Matter - Form 3605-R
Barcoded tray and sack tags.USPS Nonprofit Marketing Mail - Form 3602-N
Presorted/Nonpresorted First Class Mail - Form 3600-FCM
USPS Periodicals class - Form 3541
Bound Printed Matter - Form 3605-R
Price qualification report.
USPS Periodicals class zone, bundle and container report.
Bound Printed Matter zone report.
Postage $aver can read files in the following formats without you needing to export your list:
Access, all versions (Windows only).
ascii comma-delimited (.csv).
ascii tab-delimited.
dBase.
Excel (Excel 97 or later).
Word mail merge.
Plus... Postage $aver can handle almost any other data base software by doing an easy data export.
ascii comma-delimited (.csv).
ascii tab-delimited.
dBase.
Excel (Excel 97 or later).
Word mail merge.
Plus... Postage $aver can handle almost any other data base software by doing an easy data export.
Postage $aver creates bundles, trays and sacks at the following levels,
subject to the requirements of each postal presort category:
5-digit/5-Digit Scheme.
3-digit/3-Digit Scheme.
SCF.
ADC/AADC.
Origin Mixed ADC/AADC.
Mixed ADC/AADC.
3-digit/3-Digit Scheme.
SCF.
ADC/AADC.
Origin Mixed ADC/AADC.
Mixed ADC/AADC.
Computer Requirements:
Windows: Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8.
Download Size: 15 MB; Hard Drive Space: 69 MB.
Macintosh: MacOS v11, v12, v13 (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura) 64-bit.
Download Size: 18 MB; Hard Drive Space: 87 MB.
Download Size: 15 MB; Hard Drive Space: 69 MB.
Macintosh: MacOS v11, v12, v13 (Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura) 64-bit.
Download Size: 18 MB; Hard Drive Space: 87 MB.
Current Version: 11.2.13, released January, 2023.
