Make Evri your trusted parcel carrier
When comparing Evri vs Royal Mail, it comes down to three key things - price, features, and track record. Royal Mail might have been delivering for longer but our flexible and innovative approach brings parcel sending into the modern day - making it easy and cost-effective for our customers.
Whether you’re sending a gift to a friend, multiple marketplace orders, or managing bulk shipments overseas, our services evolve and scale around your needs.
Save BIG this summer
Looking to cut shipping costs? Our summer sale is here, and we’re offering some of the lowest prices on parcels up to 1kg in the UK. You can save at least 52p when you send with us compared to the Royal Mail.
We price by weight, so lighter parcels mean bigger savings for you. Send more, spend less - see how we stack up against Royal Mail.
Standard delivery - small parcels
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postable | £2.70 | £2.70 | £0 |
| 0-1kg | £3.45 | £2.89 | £0.56 |
| 1-2kg | £3.45 | £4.79 | -£1.34 |
Standard delivery - medium parcels
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1kg | £5.15 | £2.89 | £2.26 |
| 1-2kg | £5.15 | £4.79 | £0.36 |
Next Day delivery - for less
Need speed? Our Next Day delivery just got even better with summer sale pricing.
Drop your parcel off before 12pm and we’ll aim to deliver it the next working day - all with full tracking and up to £20 cover included for free.
Send your 0-1kg parcels with Next Day delivery - now only £3.77. Plus, you can save even more when you deliver to a ParcelShop - just £3.20.
Next Day delivery - small parcels
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postable | £3.60 | £3.29 | £0.31 |
| 0-1kg | £4.29 | £3.77 | £0.52 |
| 1-2kg | £4.29 | £5.48 | -£1.19 |
Next Day delivery - medium parcels
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postable | £3.60 | £3.29 | £0.31 |
| 0-1kg | £6.05 | £3.77 | £2.28 |
| 1-2kg | £6.05 | £5.48 | £0.57 |
Send a parcel with Evri vs Royal Mail
Sending a parcel with Evri has never been easier! We offer three simple ways to post your package when you choose from one of our 10,000+ drop-off ParcelShops and Lockers or Courier collection service. Book a delivery online at your convenience for a speedy send using our website or App.
For every parcel travelling through our network, we include full tracking, up to £20 free cover, and delivery options - even when you select our Standard Delivery service. No matter where you're sending your parcel from, your recipient can keep up with its progress and choose the best way to receive their package.
See what benefits you can get with Evri vs Royal Mail in the UK.
| Feature | Royal Mail | Evri |
|---|---|---|
| FeatureEnd-to-end tracking | Royal Mail✓ | Evri✓ |
| Feature1-hour delivery & collection window | Royal Mail✘ | Evri✓ |
| FeatureSignature | Royal Mail£1.40 | Evri60p |
| FeatureParcel cover | Royal MailFree up to £150 | EvriFree up to £20, options to increase up to £999 |
| FeatureNumber of delivery attempts | Royal Mail2 | Evri3 |
| FeatureParcel dimensions (cm) | Royal Mail61 x 46 x 46 (Medium) or 45 x 35 x 16 (Small) | Evri120 length x 245 circumference |
| FeatureFree UK label printing | Royal Mail✓ | Evri✓ |
| FeatureTrustpilot rating | Royal Mail2.0 | Evri4.2 |
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postable | £2.70 | £2.70 | £0 |
| 0-1kg | £3.45 | £2.89 | £0.56 |
| 1-2kg | £3.45 | £4.79 | -£1.34 |
| 2-5kg | £6.80 | £6.49 | £0.31 |
| 5-10kg | £6.80 | £6.49 | £0.31 |
| 10-15kg | £10.80 | £9.98 | £0.82 |
*Royal Mail prices quoted are for a UK tracked 48-hour delivery of small-sized parcels up to 2kg vs. Evri standard parcels, except for Postable (1kg), which is compared to a Royal Mail Large Letter (750g) and parcels over 2kg, which are compared to Royal Mail medium parcels. Quoted prices are to UK locations that don’t incur a location charge. Prices compared at https://www.royalmail.com/prices2025 on 03/07/2025. Different terms and conditions will apply.
See where Evri is CHEAPER than Royal Mail
At Evri, we’ll always aim to give you the best prices to post a parcel. We price parcels by weight so you can save by providing the exact weight of your parcel. Our flexible pricing makes sending parcels simpler for both you and us too! Compare Evri vs Royal Mail UK prices:
| Weight | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postable | £3.60 | £3.29 | £0.31 |
| 0-1kg | £4.29 | £3.77 | £0.52 |
| 1-2kg | £4.29 | £5.48 | -£1.19 |
| 2-5kg | £7.90 | £7.49 | £0.41 |
| 5-10kg | £7.90 | £7.49 | £0.41 |
| 10-15kg | £12.60 | £11.99 | £0.61 |
*Royal Mail prices quoted are for a UK tracked 24-hour delivery of small-sized parcels up to 2kg vs. Evri standard parcels, except for Postable (1kg), which is compared to a Royal Mail Large Letter (750g) and parcels over 2kg, which are compared to Royal Mail medium parcels. Quoted prices are to UK locations that don’t incur a location charge. Prices compared at https://www.royalmail.com/prices2025 on 03/07/2025. Different terms and conditions will apply.
We're also competitive on Next Day delivery
Need to get your parcel there faster? We can help. So long as you drop your parcel off before 12pm, our Couriers will deliver to your recipient the next working day.
Our Next Day service is fast, easy to use and includes all of the great benefits of our Standard delivery service.
Save even more when you send to a ParcelShop – it’s our cheapest way to send! See our prices to learn more.
| Country | Royal Mail | Evri | Saving* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £23.10 | £15.66 | £7.44 |
| USA | £17.20 | £13.22 | £3.98 |
| Canada | £19.30 | £15.45 | £3.85 |
| France | £10.75 | £8.41 | £2.34 |
| Germany | £9.95 | £8.20 | £1.75 |
| Ireland | £10.10 | £8.39 | £1.71 |
*Royal Mail prices quoted are for a tracked delivery of a 1kg parcel to the destination country vs a tracked Evri parcel of the same weight. Prices compared at https://www.royalmail.com/prices2024 on 14/02/2025. Other features of the services, including transit times and compensation levels, will differ. Different terms and conditions will apply.
Compare international services
Sending a parcel to Europe, North America, or further afield? We also offer a low-cost, international shipping service with end-to-end tracking, delivering to 200+ countries and territories worldwide - starting at just £6.08.
Check out Evri vs Royal Mail international prices to save you up to £7.44 when you send with us. Our low prices and easy marketplace integrations make sure sending your parcels to a loved one or bulk orders to customers is cheaper and completely hassle-free.
Evri vs Royal Mail on Sustainability
When it comes to sustainability, Evri is miles ahead in its journey. As a responsible carrier, we’ve set huge targets to become ESG leaders in our industry - and we’re certainly on track. With award-winning sustainability solutions proudly to our name and aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2035, our goal is a decade ahead of Royal Mail’s.
We’re also heavily investing in expanding our sustainable fleet, including bio-CNG, HVO, and electric vehicles as well as implementing innovations for eco-friendly hubs and alternative fuel.
Our commitment to sustainability doesn’t just stop with the environment - we’re prioritising governance improvements across the business and social initiatives beyond as well to build a better future for all.
See how Evri is leading sustainability, or discover how Evri vs Yodel compares.
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