MDE and Colisexpat are two of the most prominent options on the market for international package shipping and receiving services. Both offer professional, efficient solutions, but there are key differences in the services they provide.
| Service |
MDE |
Colisexpat |
| Personalized Address |
Yes, in several European countries |
Yes, in Europe and the USA |
| Memberships |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multilingual Support |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mail and Package Receiving |
Yes |
Yes |
| Package Photos |
On arrival and dispatch |
On arrival only |
| Package Consolidation |
Yes |
Yes |
| Repackaging |
Yes |
No |
| Free Storage |
Yes |
Yes |
| Worldwide Shipping |
Yes |
Yes |
| Payment Method |
Any card in the world, Google and Apple Pay |
Visa and Mastercard from Europe only, and PayPal |
| Returns Management |
Yes |
No |
| Carrier Tracking Code |
Yes |
Yes |
| Transit Platforms |
No |
Yes |
| Multi-Warehouse Consolidation |
Yes |
No |
| Customer Rating |
5 stars |
3.9 stars |
| Third-Party Pickup and Delivery |
Yes |
No |
| Bank Cards |
Yes |
No |
| SIM Phone Cards |
Yes |
No |
| Assisted Purchase |
Yes |
No |
| Customs Documents |
Yes |
Yes |
| Trial Period |
Yes |
No |
MDE stands out for offering a wider range of additional services compared to
Colisexpat. Among the most notable differences are repackaging, returns management, multi-warehouse consolidation, and third-party pickup and delivery services, as well as the provision of bank cards and phone SIMs. In addition, MDE has a 5-star rating, higher than that of Colisexpat.
As for pricing, both services are similar, offering memberships that grant customers significant discounts as they sign up for higher-tier plans. However,
MDE has a greater number of carrier combinations, which is convenient for finding more affordable options, especially for transoceanic shipments. In addition,
MDE offers a 14-day trial of its services with a money-back guarantee. In other words, customers can try the service, and if for any reason they are not satisfied, they are refunded 100% of their subscription costs.
On the other hand,
Colisexpat has the advantage of offering addresses in the USA, in addition to Europe, and uses transit platforms (whatever the warehouses in Italy, Germany and Spain receive is automatically forwarded to France and managed from there), which can be beneficial for certain types of shipments. However, it lacks several services that MDE does offer, which can be a decisive factor for users looking for a more comprehensive service.
In summary,
MDE appears to be better positioned for users seeking a complete and varied service, while
Colisexpat may be suitable for those who need addresses in the USA and do not require the additional services mentioned.
