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Starnus vs. Thanks

Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.

The short version

Thanks starts at $49 per seat, versus Starnus at $50.

Full comparison

Starnusfrom $50 EUR per month (Pro)
Thanksfrom $49 per month
Audyense Score44AS*Low33AS*Low
PositioningAI SDR platform that runs outbound prospecting, enrichment, outreach, and follow-ups on autopilot.Thanks.io is a direct mail automation tool designed to help businesses send physical, handwritten mail that stands out in a digital world.
Free tierNoYes
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketStartup, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing plans
  • Pro$50
  • Pro+$125
  • Ultra$250
  • Managed Service$900
  • Free$49
  • Basic$49
  • PremiumCustom pricing
  • Business$100
Hyper-realistic handwriting—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Dynamic QR code tracking—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Automated multi-touch campaigns—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Gift card sending—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
AI-powered personalization—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Extensive app integrations—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Postal Mail Outreach—YesDocumented in the sourced profile.
Integrations verified—9+
Aggregate rating5.0 · 2 reviews— · No reviews yet
Integrations
SmartleadUnipileHubSpotPerplexity
SalesforceHubSpotZapierMakeLinkedInFacebook+3 more
Security & compliance——
Pros
  • Fast automated ICP and prospect-list generation
  • Combines email and LinkedIn outreach in one flow
  • Cheaper than enterprise AI-SDR alternatives
  • Documented capability: Hyper-realistic handwriting
  • Documented capability: Dynamic QR code tracking
  • Profile names a concrete ICP: Thanks.io is recommended for business owners who want to cut through digital noise with automated, hyper-realistic handwritten mail that drives more s
  • Public profile names Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier as connected workflow surfaces
Cons
  • No independent review-platform rating found to verify real-world satisfaction
  • Credit-based limits on leads/messages per tier
  • Pricing and usage limits should be rechecked before purchase
  • Fit is strongest for the stated Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise audience rather than every team
  • Named integrations should be validated against the team's exact plan and workflow
  • Reported outcomes and vendor claims should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Starnus

Starnus is an agentic outbound sales platform for B2B teams that want to move from ICP definition to lead discovery, enrichment, personalized outreach, and reply tracking inside one workflow. It positions itself as an AI employee for outbound sales, with the goal of reducing the manual work involved in running lean GTM motions.

A particularly good fit for: Solo founders and small B2B teams doing outbound without a dedicated SDR

May be a poor fit if: Enterprises needing established vendor track record and reviews

Thanks

Thanks.io is a direct mail automation tool designed to help businesses send physical, handwritten mail that stands out in a digital world. It fits in the marketing and sales category by driving better engagement and higher response rates through hyper-realistic handwriting and unique QR code tracking. Thanks.io makes it easy to cut through digital noise and grab 100% of customers' attention with personalized postcards, letters, notecards, and gift cards. The tool shines in situations like customer appreciation, referral programs, and local marketing campaigns, especially when you want to automate multi-touch drip campaigns for birthdays, holidays, or milestones. Users typically see results quickly since campaigns run on automated workflows with built-in personalization. Thanks.io integrates smoothly with your CRM, e-commerce platforms, and automation apps like Zapier, fitting seamlessly into the GTM stack for direct mail outreach. However, it is not a bulk print-and-mail service for large-scale unpersonalized campaigns. It’s best for targeted, personalized outreach with physical mail as a complement to digital channels rather than replacing email or phone communication.

A particularly good fit for: recommended for business owners who want to cut through digital noise with automated, hyper-realistic handwritten mail that drives more sales. It’s perfect for Startups, SMBs, Mid-market, Enterprise teams with a defined revenue workflow postal mail outreach

May be a poor fit if: Teams looking for a single-purpose tool outside its documented go-to-market focus Teams that need unlimited usage without plan or credit limits

Pricing and plan structure

Starnus: Published starting price $50 EUR per month (Pro)

  • Pro$50 EUR/month
  • Pro+$125 EUR/month
  • Ultra$250 EUR/month
  • Managed Service$900 EUR/month starting

Thanks: Published starting price $49 per month

  • Free$49 per month
  • Basic$49 per user/month
  • PremiumCustom pricing
  • Business$100 per month

Capabilities worth validating

  • Starnus: the record has no feature-level evidence yet; verify the workflow directly. Integrations include Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot, Perplexity.
  • Thanks: Hyper-realistic handwriting, Dynamic QR code tracking, Automated multi-touch campaigns, Gift card sending, AI-powered personalization Integrations include Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier, Make.

Questions to answer before switching

  • Does Starnus's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does Thanks's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
  • Does the exact integration path for Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
  • Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between Sales & CRM tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

  1. Start with a representative Sales & CRM workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
  2. Test the complete path through Smartlead, Unipile, HubSpot: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
  3. Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
  4. Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Some signals in these records are still incomplete. Treat that as a prompt to validate the workflow directly, not as a claim that a feature does not exist.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-25. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Starnus product site, Product Hunt, Starnus; Thanks product site, ColdIQ profile, Vendor website