Particify alternative · Updated 13 Oct 2026
PostoBox vs Particify
Particify is a solid choice for German lecture halls. PostoBox is designed for events, with your organisation's branding on every plan and an open API.
PostoBox
ParticifyCore 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 Particify if you
Universities that want German hosting, an on-premise option and LMS integration.
See where Particify is stronger below.
Feature by feature
Based on public information reviewed 13 Oct 2026.
| Feature | PostoBox | Particify |
|---|---|---|
| Live Q&A with upvoting | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Q&A moderation queue | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Anonymous questions | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Live polls | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Surveys and questionnaires | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Full-screen presenter display | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Custom branding | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| Attendees join in the browser, no app | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Public API | IncludedIncluded | Not offeredNot offered |
| Quizzes and leaderboards | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| Word cloud | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| PowerPoint or Google Slides add-in | Not offeredNot offered | PartialPartial |
| 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 Particify
Made for events
PostoBox organises your events on a branded hub, with a Q&A room, polls, questionnaires and a big-screen display for each.
Branding on every plan
Your logo and colour appear on every PostoBox event page, on every plan.
API and external moderators
Connect your systems through the REST API and bring in guest moderators with a private link.
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 Particify?
Set up your first event in minutes. Moderation and branding included.
Where Particify is stronger
- Many formats, including Likert scales, flashcards and LaTeX.
- LTI 1.3, university SSO and German-only hosting with an on-premise option.
- Two answer rounds per question for peer instruction.
About Particify
- What it is
- Particify is a German classroom response system for teaching and training, with polls, quizzes, flashcards and Q&A.
- Company
- Particify GmbH, Gießen, Germany; successor to open-source ARSnova
- How attendees join
- Participants open ars.particify.de and enter a room number, scan a QR code or follow a share link.
PostoBox vs Particify: FAQ
Is PostoBox a good alternative to Particify?
Particify is a solid choice for German lecture halls. PostoBox is designed for events, with your organisation's branding on every plan and an open API.
Does Particify include Q&A moderation for free?
Yes. Particify includes Q&A moderation. PostoBox does too, on every plan, and adds external moderators by private link and your own branded event hub.
How do attendees join Particify and PostoBox?
Participants open ars.particify.de and enter a room number, scan a QR code or follow a share link. 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
Particify is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on Particify'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 Particify?
Moderated Q&A, live polls and questionnaires under your own brand. Attendees join from any phone.
Free plan available. No credit card needed.