Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know before your thank you notes hit the mailbox.
How does Grateful work?▼
Upload a spreadsheet with your guests' names, gifts, and addresses. Choose your preferred tone and card style. Our AI writes a unique, personalized thank you note for each guest that mentions their specific gift. You review and approve each note, then we robotically handwrite every card with a real pen on real stationery and mail them directly to your guests.
Are the notes really written with a pen?▼
Yes! Every note is robotically handwritten with a real pen on premium card stock. The result is indistinguishable from a human handwritten note. Your guests will think you wrote each one by hand.
How much does it cost?▼
Pricing is per note and includes the pen writing, premium card stock, and postage: $10.99 for a single note, $8.99 each for 2-49 notes, $7.99 each for 50-99, and $6.99 each for 100+. There's no subscription and no signup fee. You pay only for the notes you send.
What's the deposit for?▼
Most people never pay one. A deposit only applies when you bulk-import 20 or more recipients in a single upload. Add people one at a time, or in smaller imports, and there's no deposit at all. When it does apply, it's a small flat amount based on the size of that import ($4.99 for up to 25 recipients, $9.99 for 26-100, $14.99 above that) and it unlocks note generation for that group, so you can read every note before deciding to send. It isn't an extra fee either: the full deposit comes back as credit toward your send at checkout.
What events can I use Grateful for?▼
Grateful is perfect for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, baby showers, graduation parties, bridal showers, holiday gifts, and any occasion where you need to send personalized thank you notes to multiple recipients.
Where can notes be mailed?▼
We mail to all 50 US states and every Canadian province. Canadian addresses carry a small international postage surcharge per note. Other international destinations aren't supported yet.
How long does delivery take?▼
Once you approve and send your notes, cards are typically written and mailed within 2-3 business days. Delivery to your guests depends on the postal service, but most arrive within 5-7 business days of being mailed.
Can I customize individual notes?▼
Absolutely. After AI generates your notes, you can review and edit every single one before sending. You can also set a default sign-off for the entire batch (like "Love, Marc & Sam") and override it on individual cards.
Will my guests know AI helped write the notes?▼
Not unless you tell them. You choose the voice, review every word, and can edit any note before it's sent, so the final note is one you approved, written in real ink. On our side we're transparent about it: an AI disclosure appears on every note review screen while you're working.
Is there a length limit on notes?▼
Each note (greeting, body, and sign-off) is capped at 500 characters so it fits beautifully on standard card stock. Some card designs have slightly lower limits, and the editor shows a live character count while you write.
What about cash gifts or group gifts?▼
Cash gifts, honeymoon-fund contributions, and group gifts work the same as physical gifts. Just describe them in the gift column (like "Generous cash gift" or "Group contribution to honeymoon fund") and the AI writes a gracious note that acknowledges the gift without listing a dollar amount.
What happens if an address is wrong?▼
Every recipient address is validated when you upload your list, before any notes are mailed. If an address doesn't check out, we flag it so you can fix it before anything goes in the mailbox. No cards disappearing into the void.
Still curious? Email us at app.grateful@gmail.com and a human will write back.
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