The modern alternative to franking machines

Save time and money by switching to Pingen. Send letters online, avoid prepaid costs and pay only for what you send.

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Pingen offers a simple digital solution for sending letters – no costly franking machines, hardware or technical training required. Just upload your documents and Pingen handles printing, postage and next-day delivery via Royal Mail.

How Pingen works

1. Upload your documents

2. Choose delivery preferences

3. Send letters

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How Pingen outperforms franking machines.

Pay per use

No need to purchase postage in advance, simply pay per use.

No investment or maintenance

Send letters without any upfront investments or monthly service fees.

Best postal rates

Enjoy the best local and international postage rates from the first letter.

Send from anywhere

Process letters independent of any franking machine location.

Flexible and scalable

Send a few or thousands of letters without any advance notice.

Reliable and always online

No breakdowns or delays – Pingen is cloud-based and available 24/7.

Full control and visibility

Track mail and costs in real time - perfect for teams and audits.

Fast, local delivery

International letters are printed near the recipient for speed and reliability.

Sustainable by design

Digital workflows and local printing reduce material use and emissions.

Switch to Pingen and simplify your mailing process. Whether you’re sending just a few letters or thousands, it’s the same easy, seamless experience. No setup, no hardware and no maintenance - just upload your documents and let Pingen handle the rest. Fast, reliable and scalable for any volume.

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A faster way to handle your mail.

Pingen has no minimum quantities, contracts or setup fees. Unlike franking machines, you can send as few or as many letters as you need, with no extra costs or hassle.

20K+

letters can be processed by Pingen every hour

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to send a few or a few thousand letters through Pingen

faster than traditional mail - no printer, no post office

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flexibility - send from anywhere, no office needed

Your privacy, our priority.

Custom data retention

You have full control over your data retention periods, with automatic deletion once the period ends.

100% GDPR compliant

Pingen is fully GDPR compliant, ensuring that your data is handled securely at all times.

Advanced encryption

All data transfers are protected with state-of-the-art 256-bit TLS encryption for top-notch privacy.

2FA authentication

Enhance your protection with double security: password plus an additional verification via 2FA.

FAQ

What are the alternatives to a franking machine?

Alternatives to a traditional franking machine include sending letters via the Post Office, using a mailing house or mail consolidator, or switching to a digital print and post service. Pingen provides a digital alternative with no need for an in-house franking machine: letters are submitted online, while Pingen handles printing and postage. Letters to recipients in the UK are printed locally and handed over directly to Royal Mail for delivery.

What are the advantages of Pingen over a franking machine?

Unlike a traditional franking machine, Pingen requires no dedicated hardware, maintenance or consumables. There is also no need to buy postage in advance or maintain a pre-funded postage balance – you only pay for letters that are actually sent. Letters are submitted digitally, while Pingen handles printing, inserting and handover to Royal Mail for delivery.

Is Pingen also suitable for sending just a few letters?

Yes, Pingen is also suitable for sending just a few letters. With no need for an in-house franking machine, there are no hardware, maintenance or ongoing operating costs. Customers only pay for the letters they actually send, with no minimum volume or monthly fee. This makes Pingen a flexible alternative to a traditional franking machine, even for low mailing volumes.

Is Pingen also suitable for large mailing volumes?

Yes, Pingen is also suitable for high-volume mailings. The WebApp can process up to 10,000 letters at once, while integrations and the API support larger and recurring automated mailings. This allows businesses to send large volumes across the UK and internationally without operating their own franking and mailing equipment.

Can Pingen fully replace a franking machine?

Yes, Pingen can fully replace a traditional franking machine for outgoing mail. Instead of printing, inserting and franking letters in-house, documents are submitted digitally and Pingen handles the entire physical mailing process. This removes the need for an in-house franking machine, pre-funded postage or manual handover to Royal Mail.

Which is cheaper: a franking machine or digital mailing?

Whether a franking machine or digital mailing is more cost-effective depends on mailing volumes and existing processes. In addition to postage, a franking machine can involve purchase or rental costs, maintenance, consumables and manual processing. With Pingen, you only pay for the letters you send. For businesses sending letters within the UK, Pingen can therefore be a cost-effective alternative to operating a franking machine.

What costs are eliminated without a franking machine?

Without an in-house franking machine, there are no costs for purchasing or renting hardware, maintenance or consumables. There is also no need to buy postage in advance or maintain a pre-funded postage balance. With Pingen, customers only pay for the letters they actually send, with printing, inserting and Royal Mail postage included in the letter price.

When does it make sense to replace a franking machine?

Switching from a franking machine to digital mailing can make particular sense when you want to reduce manual processing, automate recurring mailings or manage letter sending from any location. It can also be beneficial when mailing volumes fluctuate, as there is no need to maintain in-house franking and mailing equipment. With Pingen, letters can be sent across the UK and internationally through a fully digital workflow.

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