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FreePrints Christmas Cards Alternatives

By Christmas Cards  路  6 min read  路  Last updated October 2, 2026

Looking for FreePrints Christmas cards alternatives usually means one of two things: the price per card, or the wait for something to arrive in the post. Christmas Cards skips both. A photo or a festive scene becomes a finished card in about 20 seconds, delivered as a sealed envelope at its own link.

Six options below, starting with the digital one and then running through FreePrints itself and four other places people buy Christmas cards. Each entry says who it actually suits.

1

Christmas Cards

Best overall
Purpose-built digital Christmas card builder

Best for: Anyone who wants a card that looks beautiful and arrives instantly, with no printing or posting.

Built only for Christmas cards: photo mode, illustrated scenes, twelve styles
Ready in about 20 seconds, no design skills needed
One-time price from $9.97, free to build and preview
Opens as a sealed envelope at its own link, downloadable too
No subscription option, so there is no plan to join if that is what you prefer
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2

FreePrints

A free print app with a card upsell

Best for: Free prints with cards added on.

Free prints on the app allowance
Simple phone-first ordering
Print only
App required
3

Walgreens

Same-day in-store card printing

Best for: A last-minute print you can collect today.

Same-day collection in most stores
Simple ordering from a phone
Print only
Limited designs
4

Minted

Designer photo cards with premium printing

Best for: A printed card where the paper stock matters.

Genuinely good independent design work
Heavy paper stocks and foil options
Print only
High per-card cost
5

Shutterfly

Mass-market photo cards and gifts

Best for: A big family print run with plenty of templates.

Very large template library
Frequent discounts on volume orders
Print only
Constant upsells
6

Hallmark

Cards in store, online and as ecards

Best for: A recognised name and a card aisle you already know.

A brand most recipients recognise
Both printed cards and ecards in one place
Subscription for ecards
Template-only

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best alternative to FreePrints Christmas cards?
Christmas Cards ranks first here. A photo or a festive scene becomes a finished card in about 20 seconds, delivered as a link that opens like a sealed envelope, with nothing printed or posted.
Do digital Christmas cards cost less than printed ones?
Usually yes, because there is no paper, no postage and no minimum order. Christmas Cards is free to build and preview, and a card is paid for once rather than on a plan.
Does the person receiving the card need an app?
No. The card opens in any browser from a single link, with no app to install and no account to create on their side.
How quickly can a card on this list be sent?
Printed options on this list need a delivery window, so they depend on the postal deadline. A Christmas Cards card is ready in about 20 seconds and sends immediately, which is what keeps it usable late in December.

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