Polly alternative · Updated 13 Oct 2026
PostoBox vs Polly
Polly works when everyone is inside your Slack or Teams workspace. PostoBox works for any audience in any room: guests, customers and the public join from a QR code.
PostoBox
PollyCore 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 Polly if you
Remote and hybrid teams that work in Slack or Teams all day.
See where Polly is stronger below.
Feature by feature
Based on public information reviewed 13 Oct 2026.
| Feature | PostoBox | Polly |
|---|---|---|
| Live Q&A with upvoting | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| Q&A moderation queue | IncludedIncluded | Paid plansPaid plans |
| 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 | PartialPartial |
| 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 | PartialPartial |
| 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 Polly
Open to any audience
Polly participants answer inside Slack or Teams. PostoBox attendees need only a phone browser, so external guests can join too.
Moderated Q&A on every plan
Polly's moderation starts on its Pro plan. PostoBox includes it on every plan.
A stage-ready display
Show questions, polls and questionnaire results full screen on the projector.
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 Polly?
Set up your first event in minutes. Moderation and branding included.
Where Polly is stronger
- Native Slack and Teams experience with pulse surveys and standups.
- An MCP server for Slackbot and SOC 2 Type II.
About Polly
- What it is
- Polly runs polls, pulse surveys, standups and Q&A inside Slack and Microsoft Teams.
- Company
- Seattle, USA (founded 2015)
- How attendees join
- People answer inside Slack or Teams messages and meeting apps, already signed in to their workspace.
PostoBox vs Polly: FAQ
Is PostoBox a good alternative to Polly?
Polly works when everyone is inside your Slack or Teams workspace. PostoBox works for any audience in any room: guests, customers and the public join from a QR code.
Does Polly include Q&A moderation for free?
Not on its free plan: in Polly, 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 Polly and PostoBox?
People answer inside Slack or Teams messages and meeting apps, already signed in to their workspace. 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
Polly is a trademark of its owner. This comparison is based on Polly'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 Polly?
Moderated Q&A, live polls and questionnaires under your own brand. Attendees join from any phone.
Free plan available. No credit card needed.