It's that time of year: Students of all ages are graduating, from preschool to grad school. We've reviewed a ton of graduation e-card sites to find the best ones for sending that perfect email card for conveying your best wishes. Who says waiting until the last minute isn't a good idea? Not us!
Punchbowl
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Some cards offer a video message feature.
Send via email or text message.
Many customization options inside and on the envelope.
Smaller selection than other sites.
Free cards include ads.
Mark a joyous ending to one chapter and a hopeful beginning to another with an e-card from Punchbowl. Include a personal written or video message and a little extra with a gift card. You can also customize the envelope details and opt for text or email delivery.
Someecards
![Someecards.com graduation memes](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/giUed-Ah3d-6FDsSIgZK6QisG4k=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/003_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-c61d3615a5504c80866b6c9118499bff.jpg)
Very humorous cards.
Free to share.
Cards have a similar design.
No email option.
If your recent graduate appreciates wit over sentimentality, consider a graduation meme from Someecards. They're humorous and pithy and easy to share through email or social media.
Paperless Post
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Large selection.
Professionally designed cards.
More affordable than store-bought cards.
Useful search feature.
Small selection of free cards.
Plain site design.
Send high fives and congratulations with a Paperless Post e-card that looks almost exactly like a paper card. While the free graduation e-card selection is limited, there are plenty of artfully crafted and customizable options. Personalize the perfect e-card for your graduate with a special color scheme or envelope style.
Jacquie Lawson
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Creative cards.
Cute animations and audio.
Outdated site design.
Requires a membership to send.
Requires a small annual fee.
Many of the detailed, animated cards at Jacquie Lawson are well-suited to delivering congratulations to a graduate in your life. You will need a membership to send any e-cards on this site. But if you're looking for something lighthearted or even quaint, you'll find it here.
American Greetings
![American Greetings graduation e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/cwa1VMkR-yVhl2iOVeXyaU950Uo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/005_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-c81a9a655a5246a192f33f98212f8545.jpg)
Simple to send via email.
Lively card designs.
Fluid animation and sound.
Small selection.
Requires a membership.
Congratulate a recent graduate for a job well done with an entertaining e-card from American Greetings. While the selection isn't vast, most are animated, and all are celebratory.
JibJab
![JibJab graduation e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/GIm6QAl_5b6m_VAIYENgw784xPc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/008_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-f129c5069e704467a779e08a77c866ef.jpg)
Very funny cards.
Free to send with registration.
Creative customization.
Must provide an email address.
Small selection.
Funny videos and graduation? If that sounds like a great match, you can't go wrong with a JibJab graduation e-card. Choose from a variety of amusing backgrounds with musical themes, upload your favorite picture of the grad, and send your memorable video creation by email. You can also download the mobile app to share via social media.
Ojolie
![Ojolie congratulations e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/eFl0Xlyx7JF8AgSVII4hS9jKcWQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/006_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-a3b39227981248a68dec0d33bad10c90.jpg)
Unique card designs.
Fun animation and audio.
Send free cards with membership.
Designed by a highly skilled artist.
Most cards require a membership to send.
Limited selection.
The congratulations e-cards at Ojolie cover all celebrations, including graduation. Choose from hand-painted and animated e-cards that range from whimsical to elegant. You can also personalize your card with as much text as you please.
Blue Mountain
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Cheerful card designs.
Mostly video cards.
Paid membership required.
Very small selection.
Fancy bringing your congratulatory message to life with the help of a fun animation? At BlueMountain.com, you have your pick of several simple but uplifting animated cards—perfect for sending some graduation cheer.
Hallmark
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Nice style variety.
Easy to personalize.
Fun animated cards.
Small selection.
Must register to send cards.
If you're a fan of Hallmark greeting cards, you'll enjoy browsing their selection of festive, animated e-cards. While you'll need to sign up for a membership, you can send unlimited e-greetings to all the current and future graduates in your life.
123 Greetings
![123 Greetings graduation e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/GiapZIZyCweGoB0K_w0XT0Bytzo=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/0010_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-7f66a262de534120a777dba16e8e1525.jpg)
Large variety.
Free to send.
Customizable e-cards.
Cluttered site design.
Cartoonish cards.
Are you looking for a big selection of graduation e-cards? 123 Greetings has many, many congratulatory greetings for you to choose from for your favorite graduates.
TIAS.com
![TIAS.com virtual graduation cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/nGg0M3qMcc1GW3oX7WtwVGHuO14=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/0011_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-51f3a2a22f6e40d4aadf3a7d57f3ec33.jpg)
Unique vintage designs.
One form to customize and send.
Very limited selection.
Outdated site design.
Does your graduate appreciate antiquity? Celebrate this happy occasion with a unique throwback-style e-gift card featuring a vintage image and a simple, customizable form.
BirthdayAlarm
![BirthdayAlarm congratulations e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/mcjpeW19XhpjvCcAA90FePbL-Tg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/0012_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-0df2adf601e64f439ce437a701e35f32.jpg)
Animations are cute.
Easy to personalize.
Free to send many cards.
Artwork is simple
Premium cards require a membership.
BirthdayAlarm's congratulations e-card section offers several well-wishing designs that are perfect for a new graduate. Preview each animated card and once you find a fit, personalize it with a special message.
Kisseo
![Kisseo virtual graduation cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/mmsAgukXG_8-Gsk3NC_Ys71kRyc=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/0014_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-78af29907c264ff986a3ae0c2ae85d7b.jpg)
Offers video cards.
Free to send.
Plain graphics.
Small selection.
Limited customization.
Let recent graduates know you're proud of them with a simple but nicely designed video card from Kisseo. Though the selection is small, these e-cards are free to send.
CrossCards
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Quick and simple to send.
Free e-cards.
Share via social media.
Plain designs.
Limited personalization.
CrossCards offers simple e-cards that celebrate graduation with Christian themes. These free e-cards require little effort to customize and send, and you can also share them on social media.
Open Me
![Open Me graduation e-cards](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/c3SBwYYhmIBEg2F5goSPENAfpVE=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/0017_best-graduation-e-card-sites-2016-1172203-0b39cbab7ad5493f9f4ab6ec9ce7d054.jpg)
All cards are free to send.
Unique designs by various artists.
Add photos inside and on the back cover.
Smaller selection.
No color or type customization.
Find classic and contemporary graduation e-cards at Open Me by various individual artists. While the designs are unique to the maker, you can add a personal touch by uploading photos to the inside and back cover.