Pigeonhole Live alternative · Updated 13 Oct 2026
PostoBox vs Pigeonhole Live
Pigeonhole Live is the closest match to PostoBox and a strong conference tool. PostoBox gives every organisation its own branded event hub, includes its API on every plan and adds questionnaires that run in rounds.
PostoBox
Pigeonhole LiveCore 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 Pigeonhole Live if you
Large multi-session conferences that need agenda-based Events, AI translation and integrations with event platforms.
See where Pigeonhole Live is stronger below.
Feature by feature
Based on public information reviewed 13 Oct 2026.
| Feature | PostoBox | Pigeonhole Live |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | PartialPartial |
| Attendees join in the browser, no app | IncludedIncluded | IncludedIncluded |
| Public API | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| Quizzes and leaderboards | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| Word cloud | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| PowerPoint or Google Slides add-in | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| Zoom or Teams integration | Not offeredNot offered | IncludedIncluded |
| AI features | Not offeredNot offered | Paid plansPaid plans |
| 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 Pigeonhole Live
Your subdomain, not pigeonhole.at
Pigeonhole attendees join through the shared pigeonhole.at site. PostoBox attendees open your own subdomain with your logo and colour.
API on every plan
Pigeonhole's API is an Enterprise feature. PostoBox's REST API and scoped keys are available on every plan.
Questionnaires with rounds
Run a PostoBox questionnaire several times in rounds, compare results per round, pace it from the stage with timers and keep chosen answers off the screen.
External moderators by link
Give a speaker, MC or client a private moderator link. They moderate from their phone without an account or a team seat.
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 Pigeonhole Live?
Set up your first event in minutes. Moderation and branding included.
Where Pigeonhole Live is stronger
- Multi-session Events with an agenda and attendee codes.
- AI translation into 54 languages as an add-on.
- Integrations with PowerPoint, Google Slides, Zoom, Teams, Webex and event platforms such as Cvent.
- SAML single sign-on for admins and participants.
About Pigeonhole Live
- What it is
- Pigeonhole Live is a Q&A-first audience engagement platform for conferences, town halls and webinars, with polls, quizzes and surveys built around it.
- Company
- PigeonLab Pte Ltd, Singapore
- How attendees join
- Attendees go to pigeonhole.at and enter a passcode, open pigeonhole.at/PASSCODE or scan a QR code.
PostoBox vs Pigeonhole Live: FAQ
Is PostoBox a good alternative to Pigeonhole Live?
Pigeonhole Live is the closest match to PostoBox and a strong conference tool. PostoBox gives every organisation its own branded event hub, includes its API on every plan and adds questionnaires that run in rounds.
Does Pigeonhole Live include Q&A moderation for free?
Yes. Pigeonhole Live 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 Pigeonhole Live and PostoBox?
Attendees go to pigeonhole.at and enter a passcode, open pigeonhole.at/PASSCODE or scan a QR code. 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
- pigeonholelive.com/pricing/
- pigeonholelive.com/features/live-questions-and-answers/
- pigeonholelive.com/integrations/
- pigeonholelive.com/security
Pigeonhole Live is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on Pigeonhole Live'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 Pigeonhole Live?
Moderated Q&A, live polls and questionnaires under your own brand. Attendees join from any phone.
Free plan available. No credit card needed.