Project Management

Cardly

Cardly

Cardly

Send real, handwritten-style cards to clients without the trip to the post office.

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What it actually does

Cardly lets you send real, physical greeting cards without going to a shop, buying a stamp, or writing by hand. Pick from over 13,000 designs by independent artists, type your message, and their technology makes it look genuinely handwritten. They print it on quality card stock, pop it in a kraft envelope with a real stamp, and post it for you. Want your own design? Create it in Canva or whatever you use, upload it, and they'll print that instead. Full control over every panel so it can be completely on-brand. Save your message as a template so next time you just answer a few quick questions (recipient's name, a personal line or two) and you're done. For the more tech-minded: Cardly connects to Zapier, so you can automate the whole thing. New client signs up? Card goes out automatically. Works from any device. Send one card or thousands. Schedule in advance so you never forget a birthday again. Individual cards start from around $6 AUD including postage within Australia. No subscriptions or minimum orders. The handwriting effect is surprisingly convincing. The designs are far more interesting than what you'll find at the newsagent, and once you've set up templates or automations, the ongoing effort is basically zero. We don't get anything for recommending Cardly. No affiliate link, no kickback. We just genuinely love the quality and service from their team.

Best for

Business owners who want to stand out with clients, whether that's thank-you cards after a project wraps, birthday cards for key contacts, or holiday wishes that don't get lost in an inbox. Also great for anyone who loves the idea of sending cards but never gets around to buying, writing, and posting them.

What it does well

  • Handwriting-style printing that looks personal

  • 13,000+ designs, or upload your own

  • Automate birthday and thank-you cards with Zapier

  • No subscriptions or minimum orders

Watch-outs

  • Cost per card adds up for big send-outs

  • Allow time for printing and postage

  • Automations take a little setup to get right

How ProjectBox uses it

I recommend Cardly to business owners who want to thank clients properly but never get around to it. No affiliate link here, I just like it.

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Key details

Pricing

From around $6 AUD per card including Australian postage. No subscription

Platforms

Web, with Zapier integration

Similar tools

Handwrytten, Thankster

Category

Project Management

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Boutique systems and operations consultancy based on the Gold Coast. ClickUp Verified Consultant since 2018.

© 2026 ProjectBox Pty Ltd. Gold Coast, QLD.

ProjectBox logo

Boutique systems and operations consultancy based on the Gold Coast. ClickUp Verified Consultant since 2018.

© 2026 ProjectBox Pty Ltd. Gold Coast, QLD.