Honest Comparison

QR Wall vs Walls.io: Which Event Wall Is Right for You?

QR Wall and Walls.io both display live content at events, but they take fundamentally different approaches. QR Wall uses direct QR code scanning for zero-friction participation. Walls.io aggregates social media posts via hashtags. This comparison helps you pick the right tool for your event.

Last updated: September 2026

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of what each platform offers.

Feature QR Wall Walls.io
Starting Price Free ($0) $99/month
Guest Experience Scan QR code, no app Hashtag on social media
App Download Required No No
Photo Sharing Direct upload via QR Via social media posts
Real-Time Display Yes (WebSocket, <1s) Yes
AI Content Moderation Yes (text + images) Basic keyword filter
Custom Branding Yes (Professional) Yes (all plans)
Social Media Aggregation No Yes (10+ platforms)
Setup Time 60 seconds 5-10 minutes
Download Event Archive Yes (Premium+) Yes
Shareable Gallery Yes (Premium+) No
Display Modes Slideshow + Feed Customizable layouts

Which Tool Is Best for Your Event?

QR Wall is best for

  • ✓ Events where guests don't need social media
  • ✓ Weddings, birthdays, and personal celebrations
  • ✓ Campus events and student organizations
  • ✓ Budget-conscious organizers (free tier available)
  • ✓ Quick setup — live in 60 seconds
  • ✓ Anonymous Q&A at town halls

Walls.io is best for

  • ✓ Social media hashtag campaigns
  • ✓ Marketing events needing multi-platform aggregation
  • ✓ Enterprise teams with large budgets ($99+/mo)
  • ✓ Events where social media reach is the goal
  • ✓ Brands needing content from 10+ platforms

Pricing Comparison

QR Wall starts free. Walls.io starts at $99/month.

QR Wall Pricing

Free$0

5 submissions, QR code, both display modes

Premium$10.99/mo

Unlimited submissions, downloads, gallery, no branding

Professional$19.99/mo

AI moderation, custom branding, Keynote theme

Walls.io Pricing

Starter$99/mo

1 wall, basic social sources

Creator$249/mo

Multiple walls, more sources, branding

EnterpriseCustom

Unlimited walls, SSO, SLA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is QR Wall a good Walls.io alternative?

Yes. QR Wall is the best Walls.io alternative for events where guests should not need social media accounts. QR Wall uses direct QR code scanning instead of hashtags, starts free instead of $99/month, and includes AI-powered content moderation. If your event relies on social media aggregation from 10+ platforms, Walls.io may be a better fit.

Can I switch from Walls.io to QR Wall?

Absolutely. You can create a QR Wall account in under 60 seconds and have your event wall ready before your Walls.io subscription renews. The guest experience is simpler — attendees scan a QR code instead of posting to social media with a hashtag. No migration is needed since content is event-specific.

Which is better for weddings?

QR Wall is better for weddings. Most wedding guests do not want to post publicly on social media during the ceremony. QR Wall lets guests share photos and messages privately by scanning a QR code — no social media required. Walls.io is designed for public social media campaigns.

Does Walls.io have a free plan?

Walls.io does not offer a permanent free plan. They occasionally offer limited trials. QR Wall has a free-forever tier that includes 5 submissions displayed, QR code generation, and both display modes — no credit card required.

Which tool is better for large corporate events?

It depends on your event format. If your corporate event centers on a social media campaign with branded hashtags, Walls.io handles multi-platform aggregation well. If you want direct audience participation without requiring employees to post on social media, QR Wall is better — especially for town halls where anonymous submissions encourage honest questions.

What changed since March 2026

This comparison dates from March 2026. Walls.io aggregates social posts; QR Wall takes direct submissions, and the changes since are about what a direct wall can do that a hashtag feed cannot.

  • Prices changed in July 2026

    QR Wall now costs $10.99 per month on Premium and $19.99 per month on Professional, billed monthly with no contract; the Free plan is still $0 and still shows the 5 most recent posts.

  • Guests can post short videos

    Alongside photos and messages, guests can record short video clips from the phone page, and the TV view plays them full-screen as they arrive.

  • Manual approval before anything reaches the screen

    On Professional every post can wait for a one-tap approval on the host's phone, and the same plan adds AI screening of messages, photos and videos with 5 sensitivity levels.

  • The wall runs on a smart TV with no laptop

    Open qrwall.live/tv on any TV browser, scan the pairing code with your phone and pick a wall; the TV never sees a password and the phone stays the remote.

  • Your logo inside the QR code

    Professional embeds the host's logo in the centre of the QR code on the wall, the printed poster and the downloads, at an error-correction level tested to scan from a projected screen.

  • Attendee contact capture with a CSV export

    Professional can ask each guest once for an email or phone number before their first post and exports the deduplicated attendee list as a CSV.

Walls.io's side of the table above reflects its public pricing and feature pages as of March 2026; we have not re-verified it since, so check Walls.io's site before deciding on price alone. Page last updated: September 2026.

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