Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
FIREBOX vs Funky Pigeon
FIREBOX
Higher score in this comparison
Funky Pigeon
FIREBOX vs Funky Pigeon: the differences
| Compare | FIREBOXReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Funky PigeonReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5 | £4Lower |
| Shipping fee | £3.99 | £1.80Lower |
| Return window | 100 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Markets | GB, DE, FR, CH, IT, NL, AT, BE, DK, ES | GB, IE |
Same on both: Personalization (Yes), Next-day delivery (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at Funky Pigeon: £4 vs £5.
- Shipping fee is lower at Funky Pigeon: £1.80 vs £3.99.
- Return window is higher at FIREBOX: 100 days vs 14 days.
- Funky Pigeon is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Funky Pigeon offers Hampers, Cards.
- Markets: only FIREBOX offers DE, FR, CH.
- Markets: only Funky Pigeon offers IE.
Our verdict on each
FIREBOX
Firebox suits gift buyers who want personalization and next day delivery under one roof, with a returns window of 100 days and gifts from £5. Its support runs on email and a help centre rather than phone, so plan your questions early if a deadline is close.
Funky Pigeon
Funky Pigeon suits gift buyers in GB and IE who want a single shop for hampers, gift boxes, personalized gifts, photo gifts and cards, with personalization and next day delivery both included. Prices of £4 suit small baskets, and the £1.80 delivery charge is the part that matters on a single card.
Score breakdown
| Area | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry gifts at £5 with £3.99 shipping keeps the cost of a small order down. | 9.4HigherPrices of £4 plus a £1.80 delivery charge put Funky Pigeon 22 of 90 brands on entry price. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherPersonalization and next day delivery both apply, and product types cover gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts, a broad spread. | 8.9Personalization and next day delivery are standard, product types run to hampers, gift boxes and personalized, and returns stay open 14 days. |
| Trust | 9.3A GB registered company trading since 1998, selling across GB, DE and FR. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for Funky Pigeon: 1.
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How they place
| Ranking | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Hampers and gift boxes | 56 of 107 | 58 of 107 |
| Personalized gifts | 116 of 165 | 118 of 165 |
| Photo books and photo gifts | 46 of 58 | 48 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gift boxes, Personalized, Photo gifts, Gift cards | Hampers, Gift boxes, Personalized, Photo gifts, Cards, Gift cardsCovers more |
| Legal entity | Firebox.com Ltd | funkypigeon.com Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 1998 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre |
Experience gifts
| Fact | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Voucher validity | Not confirmed | 18 months |
| Exchangeable | Not confirmed | Yes |
Flowers
| Fact | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day delivery | Not confirmed | No |
| Order cut-off | Not confirmed | 5pm Monday to Saturday, 2.30pm Sundays |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5below the median | £4below the median | £10.50 |
| Shipping fee | £3.99below the median | £1.80lowest quarter | £4.50 |
| Return window | 100 dayshighest quarter | 14 daysat the median | 14 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
FIREBOX
Pros
- Personalization and next day delivery are both offered, which is the pairing gift buyers in this group settle on first.
- Returns run 100 days, so a size or colour that misses the mark can go back without a panic.
- Gifts start at £5, which keeps small add-ons and stocking fillers cheap to include.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for a late order.
- A £3.99 delivery charge lands on top of the £5 entry price, which shows most on photo gifts.
- The range is gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts, while CEWE adds cards to its own gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts, so a card means a second order.
Funky Pigeon
Pros
- Prices of £4 keep a single card or a small personalized gift within reach before the £1.80 delivery charge.
- Product types cover hampers, gift boxes and personalized, a wider spread than gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts at CEWE and gift boxes and personalized at Bourbon Concierge.
- Next day delivery is offered, and 51.3% of the brands on the site match it.
Cons
- Same day delivery is not offered, so a gift needed today has no option here.
- Support runs on email and help centre, with no phone line listed, while 62.8% of brands compared do take calls.
- A £1.80 delivery charge applies to every order, so low value baskets pay proportionally more for delivery.
Who each suits
FIREBOX
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a personalized gift who still need it to arrive the next day, since both are offered.
- Shoppers in the markets Firebox lists, from GB and DE through FR, CH, IT, NL, AT, BE, DK and ES.
- Readers who want a written answer before ordering, since support runs on email and help centre.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for Jochen Schweizer buyers who want a plain catalogue, since its range is gift boxes and gift cards.
- Not for CEWE buyers who want a printed card in the same order, since gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts adds cards to the same core range.
- Not for Bourbon Concierge buyers, whose range of gift boxes and personalized leaves out photo gifts and gift cards.
Funky Pigeon
Who it suits
- Gift buyers in GB and IE who want personalization and next day delivery from a single shop.
- People buying a hamper, a box and a card in one order, since product types cover hampers, gift boxes and personalized.
- Anyone giving a gift card, since they are exchangeable and stay valid for 18 months.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for a plain gift box purchase, since Jochen Schweizer lists gift boxes and gift cards and covers fewer product types than hampers, gift boxes and personalized.
- Not for a photo gift or card order, since CEWE centres gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts instead of the hamper and gift box lines.
- Not for a boxed set buyer who wants a short list, since Bourbon Concierge lists gift boxes and personalized against the longer hampers, gift boxes and personalized here.
Current offers
FIREBOX
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | FIREBOX | Funky Pigeon |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
FIREBOX
What kinds of gifts does Firebox sell?+
Firebox lists gift boxes, personalized and photo gifts. That spread covers a present you can put together as a gift box, a gift you can personalize, a photo gift and a gift card, so one order can carry a few gifting needs at once.
How much do gifts cost at Firebox?+
Prices start at £5. That is the entry point rather than a typical basket, so a photo gift or a personalized item sits well above it, and delivery is added on top at £3.99.
Funky Pigeon
How much do gifts cost at Funky Pigeon?+
Funky Pigeon quotes gifts at an entry price of £4, which is the price of the item rather than a first payment that renews. On top of that sits a £1.80 delivery charge at checkout, so the basket size decides how much of the total is delivery rather than gift. Larger baskets spread the delivery charge over more items.
Is there a delivery charge on top of the gift price?+
Yes, a £1.80 delivery charge is listed for orders. That matters most on small orders such as a card or a photo gift, where delivery can weigh heavily against an entry price of £4. On a hamper or a multi item box the same charge is spread across more products, so the effective cost per item falls.
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