Internet, Networking, & Security Around the Web 30 30 people found this article helpful The 19 Top Birthday E-Cards and Sites for 2020 Surprise your friends and family with electronic birthday greetings by Heinz Tschabitscher Writer A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. our editorial process Heinz Tschabitscher Updated on May 04, 2020 Around the Web Browsers Cloud Services Error Messages Family Tech Home Networking 5G Antivirus VPN Web Development Around the Web View More Tweet Share Email When you can't be there to celebrate someone's birthday, emailing them a professionally designed e-card can be the next best thing. You can also send e-cards via social media, including Facebook. Whether you choose traditional, religious, contemporary, funny, or outrageous, your e-card sends the message that you appreciate and honor the recipient. 01 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: Ojolie What We Like Unique art style. Good selection. What We Don't Like Not a lot of messages to choose. Ojolie e-cards provide a contemporary expression of the timeless tradition of personal card writing. The selection of birthday e-cards manages to combine pretty with surprise and delight just as the company's French name does. 02 of 19 Animated Birthday E-Cards: Blue Mountain What We Like Good selection. Easy to find what you're looking for. What We Don't Like Site looks dated. Let the birthday celebrations begin. Blue Mountain offers full-screen high-quality animated birthday cards that will make your family and friends smile. 03 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: Jacquie Lawson What We Like Varied selection. Well animated. What We Don't Like Dated site. No categories. Beautifully drawn and meticulously animated, Jacquie Lawson's greeting cards make every birthday a happy, fun, and memorable event. One of these charming, quaint designs is bound to be perfect for your friend. 04 of 19 Singing and Animated Birthday E-Cards: HappyBirthdaytoYou.com What We Like Personalized. Custom options. What We Don't Like Site could be easier to use. Combine an animated greeting card with your favorite musical style and lyrics (prominently featuring the recipient's name) that are sung and recorded just for this special occasion. Add a personal message and send one of the coolest e-card birthday experiences around. 05 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: CardFool What We Like Great selection of humor cards. Traditional style cards. What We Don't Like Some political cards are dated. These are not your father's greeting cards. Check out the e-card selection at CardFool for cards with attitude and humor. This light-hearted selection features plenty of cats and political figures. You can even add yourself to a selfie with the current president. 06 of 19 Birthday E-Cards and Invitations: Punchbowl What We Like Built to customize. Traditional style cards. Well organized. What We Don't Like Cards are pretty generic by default. At Punchbowl, you can send birthday e-cards that mimic physical cards closely. It's not just the e-paper and e-envelopes that look good. The designs and typography are a pleasure to behold, send, and receive. 07 of 19 Personalized Outrageous Birthday E-Cards: JibJab What We Like Excellent selection of humor. Great customization options. Well done animation. What We Don't Like No real organization. Birthdays should be fun. If they aren't, it might be because the hilarious, splendid JibJab greeting is missing. Pick a card and personalize it with your image. Soon, you'll be singing and dancing your way to your friend's birthday celebration. 08 of 19 Classic Birthday E-Cards: Hallmark What We Like Classic Hallmark quality. Massive selection. Recognizable characters and themes. What We Don't Like Can be pricey. Hallmark e-cards offer birthday wishes in every mood, from funny to beautiful to romantic. Let your friends know how special they are on their special days with these beautiful cards from the king of greeting cards. 09 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: American Greetings What We Like Fantastic options. Well animated. Organized site. What We Don't Like Requires a subscription. The stream of spectacular birthday cards coming out of AmericanGreetings.com is never-ending. Pick from heartfelt greetings and comic dancing cows to inspirations and religious messages. Chances are good you can find the right card to make your friend's day extra special. 10 of 19 Vintage Birthday E-Cards: CardCow What We Like Unique vintage style. Beautiful artwork. Lots of categories to choose from. What We Don't Like Very pricey. No organization on the site. Not all cards are available electronically; you'll have to hunt. Meticulously drawn and beautifully designed, the timeless postcards at CardCow.com evoke a genteel past and make great birthday e-cards. The muted colors, classic illustrations, and photos date to a time long gone, yet comforting. 11 of 19 Happy Birthday Virtual Cards: Kisseo What We Like Easy to personalize. Animations have wide appeal. What We Don't Like Limited selection. Birthdays come only once a year. Make the occasion special with a card from Kisseo, where the e-cards are sentimental, funny, and charming. Personalize the card you choose with your memories and emotions of special moments in the past or your shared history. 12 of 19 Group Birthday E-Cards: KudoBoard What We Like Innovative idea, excellent for groups. Streamlines a usually messy process. Affordable. What We Don't Like Groups only. KudoBoard lets you invite friends or coworkers to sign and contribute to a group birthday card before you send it. You and your friends add messages, photos, and videos on a board until you're pleased with the content. Then you push a button to deliver the online board to the recipient. 13 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: DaySpring What We Like Clean, classic design. Super easy to use. What We Don't Like Minimal customization. Inspire your favorite people with scripture and Christian birthday greetings from DaySpring. This small but impressive collection of birthday e-cards is perfect for sending birthday wishes to a parent or friend. 14 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: Victorian Trading Company What We Like Classic Victorian artwork. Super easy to customize and send. What We Don't Like Very limited selection. Slow site load. The birthday cards you send from the Victorian Trading Company spread Victorian style and genteel charm. The beautiful paintings and vintage photos that grace these cards set this website apart from the competition and evoke a gentle time from the not-too-distant past. 15 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: E-Cards.com What We Like Very simple to use and send. Classic post card style. What We Don't Like Site is pretty dated. Limited image selection. Find the perfect birthday e-card from the collection of disarmingly simple and colorful images at E-Cards.com. Charm your friends on their birthdays with cards that are bound to bring a smile to their faces. 16 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: CowrieCards What We Like Easy to use and send. Mix of animated and postcard styles. What We Don't Like Very limited selection. Birthdays are all about people as are the beautiful birthday e-cards at CowrieCards. The site's slogan is "Where Colorful People Greet," which is spot-on for one of the few sites that feature people of diverse heritage in its greeting card lines. 17 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: CrossCards What We Like Colorful modern and traditional designs. Easy to send and personalize. Wide selection. What We Don't Like No real organization on the site. Make sure your birthday wishes arrive on time with an e-card from CrossCards. This mix of Christian and traditional cards offers scriptures and inspirational messages to brighten the recipient's day. 18 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: Paperless Post What We Like Excellent customization options. Easy to sort and navigate the site. Great selection. What We Don't Like Clunky pricing system. Don't wait until your friends blow out their candles to send your electronic birthday wishes from Paperless Post. Choose a modern or traditional e-card to brighten your friend's day or personalize a card with photos. 19 of 19 Birthday E-Cards: Doozy Cards What We Like Great selection. Easy to use and send. Simple to navigate. What We Don't Like Dated political cards. The Doozy Cards website will tickle your fancy with its collection of cute and laugh-out-loud funny e-cards. Categories as varied as Musical, Adult, Cat, Celebrity, Christian, and Democratic, among other, make finding the right card a breeze.