Dory alternative · Updated 13 Oct 2026
PostoBox vs Dory
Dory keeps Q&A simple and saves pre-moderation for Enterprise. PostoBox includes pre-moderation, branding, polls and questionnaires on every plan.
PostoBox
DoryCore event features in the base offer
Which one should you choose?
Choose PostoBox if you
- run live events, town halls, talks or conferences
- want questions moderated before they reach the big screen
- need guest moderators without sharing logins
- want attendees to land on your brand, not a shared join site
- collect feedback with questionnaires during the session
Choose Dory if you
Internal team meetings that need private, domain-restricted Q&A.
See where Dory is stronger below.
Feature by feature
Based on public information reviewed 13 Oct 2026.
| Feature | PostoBox | Dory |
|---|---|---|
| Live Q&A with upvoting | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Q&A moderation queue | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| Anonymous questions | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Live polls | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Surveys and questionnaires | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Full-screen presenter display | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Custom branding | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Attendees join in the browser, no app | IncludedIncluded | PartialPartial |
| Public API | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Quizzes and leaderboards | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| Word cloud | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| PowerPoint or Google Slides add-in | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| Zoom or Teams integration | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| AI features | Not offeredNot offered | Not offeredNot offered |
| Single sign-on (SSO) | Not offeredNot offered | Paid plansPaid plans |
“Paid plans” means the feature exists but not on the free plan. “Partial” means limited, in beta, or only in some versions.
Why event teams pick PostoBox over Dory
Pre-moderation included
Dory's pre-moderation is an Enterprise feature. Every PostoBox plan can hold questions for approval.
Questionnaires too
Dory focuses on Q&A with one live poll at a time. PostoBox adds questionnaires with single choice, multiple choice and open text questions, timers and rounds.
Your branding
PostoBox shows your logo and colour on your own subdomain.
How an event runs on PostoBox
From set-up to the big screen in four steps.
Step 1
Create your event
Name it, switch on moderation and anonymous questions, add polls and questionnaires.
Step 2
Share the QR code
Attendees scan it and join on your branded subdomain. No app, no sign-up.
Step 3
Moderate live
Approve or reject questions from any phone, or hand a private link to a guest moderator.
Step 4
Put it on the big screen
Show the chosen question, poll results and questionnaires full screen as they update.
Switching from Dory?
Set up your first event in minutes. Moderation and branding included.
Where Dory is stronger
- Domain-restricted private events with Google or Microsoft sign-in.
- A strong anonymity promise: Dory says it cannot tell who asked.
About Dory
- What it is
- Dory is a simple Q&A tool for meetings, with upvoting, anonymous questions, domain-restricted private events and one live poll at a time.
- Company
- Built by Fluxon, San Francisco, USA
- How attendees join
- Attendees open the event link or scan a QR code. Depending on the event, they may need to sign in.
PostoBox vs Dory: FAQ
Is PostoBox a good alternative to Dory?
Dory keeps Q&A simple and saves pre-moderation for Enterprise. PostoBox includes pre-moderation, branding, polls and questionnaires on every plan.
Does Dory include Q&A moderation for free?
Not on its free plan: in Dory, Q&A moderation is a paid feature. PostoBox includes the moderation queue and external moderators on every plan, including the free plan.
How do attendees join Dory and PostoBox?
Attendees open the event link or scan a QR code. Depending on the event, they may need to sign in. With PostoBox, attendees scan the event QR code or open its link on your organisation's own subdomain, in any phone browser, with no app to install.
Can I try PostoBox for free?
Yes. The free plan includes live Q&A with moderation, polls, questionnaires, the big-screen display, external moderators and your branding. No credit card is needed.
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Sources
Dory is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on Dory's public website and help pages as of 13 Oct 2026. Features change; if anything here is out of date, email support@postobox.app.
Ready to move on from Dory?
Moderated Q&A, live polls and questionnaires under your own brand. Attendees join from any phone.
Free plan available. No credit card needed.