Honest comparisons
Photo tiles, canvas, frames and the brands South Africans weigh up, compared fairly.
Photo wall options in South Africa at a glance
| Storytiles | Mixtiles | Canvas & More Memory Tiles | PhotoBLOX | Canvas (Orms, NetCanvas) | DIY frames (Takealot) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Framed photo tiles + AI art sets | Framed photo tiles (international) | 20×20 cm photo tiles, plain edge | Printed blocks in shapes | Stretched canvas prints | Empty frames, you add prints |
| Example price | Six tiles R2 299,99 | Shown after upload (US: from $15/tile) | R439.99 for 6 | R245 per 18 cm block | 30×30 cm R414 (Orms) | 8 × A4 frames from R359 |
| No nails | ||||||
| Repositionable | Not stated | |||||
| Framed | ||||||
| Layouts planned for you | Combos | |||||
| Delivery | Free, ~5-8 business days | Free above a minimum, ~10 days | Not published | R120, 7-14 working days + 2-3 | Varies | Next day in metros (in stock) |
| Made in South Africa | ||||||
| AI art from your photos | Separate Studio product |
Checked on each brand's own website on 2 November 2026. Prices change; check before you buy.
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