Updated October 18, 2026 · StampCue Editorial Team
CEWE vs Shop der Deutschen Post
CEWE
Higher score in this comparison
Shop der Deutschen Post
CEWE vs Shop der Deutschen Post: the differences
| Compare | CEWEReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Shop der Deutschen PostReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround time | 10 daysHigher | 2 to 5 days |
| Price from | £0.090 | €0.95 |
| Free file check | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | DE |
| Free shipping threshold | Not confirmed | €20 |
Same on both: Online design tool (Yes).
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Key differences
- CEWE scores higher overall: 9.8 vs 9.5.
- Turnaround time is higher at CEWE: 10 days vs 2 to 5 days.
- Free file check: only Shop der Deutschen Post.
- Support channels: only CEWE offers Chat, Community.
- Products: only CEWE offers Postcards and direct mail, Posters, Stickers.
- Products: only Shop der Deutschen Post offers Pens, Pencils, Markers and highlighters.
- Markets: only CEWE offers GB.
- Markets: only Shop der Deutschen Post offers DE.
Our verdict on each
CEWE
CEWE suits UK small businesses and office managers who want photo cards, posters, stickers and promotional items ordered through an online designer, with premium photo prints from £0.09. It pairs a stated working-day turnaround with broad support, but delivery stays in the UK and uploaded images are not proofed.
Shop der Deutschen Post
Shop der Deutschen Post brings together stamps, DHL parcel labels and office supplies with forwarding and mail-storage services.
Score breakdown
| Area | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0HigherPhoto prints start at £0.09. That figure covers premium prints specifically, so cards or posters may sit higher. | 9.8 |
| Offer | 9.4HigherAn online designer and personalisation options, plus a stated delivery aim of 10 working days for photographic products. | 9.1 |
| Trust | 10.0The service comes from CEWE Limited, a company trading since 1961, with email, chat and phone support published. | Not confirmed |
Choosing between them
Pick CEWE if offer and turnaround time matter most.
Pick Shop der Deutschen Post if free file check matter most.
How they place
| Ranking | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Online printing services | 31 of 70 | 33 of 70 |
| Flyers, brochures, catalogs and direct mail | 11 of 41 | 13 of 41 |
| Pens, notebooks and planners | 22 of 95 | 28 of 95 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Postcards and direct mail, Posters, Stickers, Promotional products | Pens, Pencils, Markers and highlighters, Notebooks, Planners, Writing paper, Self inking stamps, Desk accessories |
| Legal entity | CEWE Limited | Deutsche Post AG |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Founded | 1961 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Stationery
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Yes | Yes |
Packaging supplies
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Custom printing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Materials | Not confirmed | Kraft paper |
| Minimum order (units) | Not confirmed | 1 |
Office supply stores
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Paper, Pens and writing, Filing and storage, Office machines, Packaging and mailing |
| Business accounts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Loyalty scheme | Not confirmed | No |
Shipping services
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Services | Not confirmed | Courier booking, International shipping |
| Pickup options | Not confirmed | Collection, Drop off, Locker |
| Couriers compared (couriers) | Not confirmed | 1 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround time | 10 dayshighest quarter | 2 to 5 daysabove the median | 4 days |
| Free shipping threshold | Not confirmed | €20below the median | €27.50 |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
CEWE
Pros
- Photo prints start at £0.09, which keeps a first order small in cost.
- Photographic products are promised within 10 working days of the order being accepted.
- An online designer is built in, so you can lay out a card or poster without buying design software.
Cons
- A file check is not part of the order: CEWE says it does not inspect the content of images you upload, so proof your own text before paying.
- The covered market is the United Kingdom, so a buyer in the US or continental Europe has no delivery route here.
- The headline entry figure is for premium photo prints specifically, so cards, posters and stickers need their own quotes.
Shop der Deutschen Post
Pros
- Stamps, DHL parcel labels and office supplies.
- Forwarding and mail-storage services are also offered.
Who each suits
CEWE
Who it suits
- UK small business owners ordering photo cards, posters, stickers or giveaway items for staff and customers.
- Shoppers who would rather design in the browser than buy design software, since an online designer is included.
- Buyers who want several ways to reach the company, with email, chat and phone support published.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone outside the UK who needs the order delivered. CardsDirect or Tonermacher are worth a look there.
- Teams that expect the printer to proof uploaded images, because a file check is not part of the order.
- Shoppers who need a low starting figure across every product, since £0.09 belongs to premium photo prints.
Shop der Deutschen Post
Who it suits
- German shoppers looking for postal products and services.
Current offers
CEWE
Current offer
Discount code
10% welcome discount on your first CEWE PHOTOBOOK: 10% off first order
Sign up to the CEWE newsletter; 10% off the first CEWE PHOTOBOOK
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Shop der Deutschen Post
Current offer
Bonus
5 EUR voucher for POSTSCAN for newsletter signup: 5 EUR
Sign up for the shop newsletter; private customers receive a 5 EUR voucher for POSTSCAN (business customers a 5 EUR voucher for Briefmarke Individuell); page states no end date
Source, checked October 1, 2026
Country by country
| Country | CEWE | Shop der Deutschen Post |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
CEWE
What does the entry price cover?+
The lowest figure is for premium photo prints, which start at £0.09. Treat that as the price of prints rather than of everything on the site: cards, posters, stickers and promotional items are quoted per product, so build your cost from the items your event actually needs.
How long will delivery take?+
CEWE works to a stated aim of 10 working days for photographic products, counted from the moment it accepts your order. Times are given in working days, so plan backwards from the date you need the items in hand rather than from the day you order.
Can I design the item myself on the site?+
Ordering runs through the website operated by CEWE Limited, and an online designer is included, so you can set out a card or poster yourself. Photo books also take a choice of premium paper, design elements and finishing touches, which helps when you want the same look across a whole set of gifts.
Does CEWE deliver outside the UK?+
Delivery is UK based and the covered market is the United Kingdom, so a buyer in the US or continental Europe has no route to the doorstep here. If you sit outside the country, compare a supplier that ships to your own market before you spend time on a design.
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