Mixtiles alternatives in South Africa (honest, with prices)
By the Storytiles team in Cape Town · Updated 2 November 2026
Short answer
The cheapest stick-on option is Canvas & More's Memory Tiles (R439.99 for six plain 20 cm tiles). For framed tiles with mats, more layouts and sizes, AI art sets and free delivery, Storytiles is the local alternative to Mixtiles. Want canvas instead? Orms and NetCanvas print good canvases, but they need nails. Cheapest of all is DIY: empty frames from Takealot plus prints, if you don't mind measuring and drilling.
Mixtiles ships to South Africa, but it's an international order: prices appear only after you upload a photo, and most orders take up to about 10 days. If you'd rather buy locally, here's every realistic alternative we found, what it costs and where it's the better choice. Prices were checked on each brand's own website on 2 November 2026 and can change.
What are the alternatives to Mixtiles in South Africa?
| Option | What it is | Example price | Hanging | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storytiles (Cape Town) | Framed photo tiles, optional mat, many layouts, AI art | Six tiles R2 299,99, free delivery | Peel and stick, repositionable | 2-3 days + 3-5 business days, free |
| Canvas & More Memory Tiles | 20×20 cm photo tiles, plain edge | R119.99 each, R439.99 for 6 | Removable mounting, repositionable | Not published on the product page |
| PhotoBLOX | Printed blocks in squares, circles, hexagons | R120 (10 cm), R245 (18 cm); sets R1,410-R3,555 | Sticky tape | 7-14 working days + 2-3 days; R120 |
| Orms Print Room | Pro canvas prints | 30×30 cm R414, 40×40 cm R475 | Nail or hook | Not checked |
| NetCanvas | Budget canvas | 21×21 cm from R85, 29.7 cm R130 (sale) | Nail or hook | Not checked |
| Takealot frame sets | Empty frames, DIY | 8 × A4 frames from R359 | Nails, hooks or freestanding | Next day in metros (in stock) |
| Mixtiles | International framed photo tiles | Shown after upload | Stick-on, repositionable | Most orders within 10 days |
Storytiles: the local alternative with frames, layouts and AI art
We're biased, so judge us on the facts: framed tiles with an optional white mat in black, white or wood; squares from 21 cm and 31 cm, plus portrait sizes; layouts from 2 to 20 tiles including staircase and scattered walls; prices in rand with free delivery; and a money-back guarantee. We also print AI art sets from your photos: family portraits from separate photos, pet scenes and kids' adventures.
Charming Six
6 small square tiles in a 3x2 grid
R2 299,99
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Stairway Spectacle
5 tiles in a staircase pattern
R2 179,99
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Family Studio Portrait
Professional studio-quality family portraits — Black & White and Warm Tones
R2 529,99
Create yoursNot the cheapest per tile, though. If price per tile is all that matters, read on.
Canvas & More Memory Tiles: the cheapest stick-on tile
R439.99 for six 20×20 cm tiles (about R73 each) with removable, repositionable mounting, sold by an established South African gift shop. The trade-off: one size, plain edges rather than a frame and mat, and no designed layouts or art sets. Best for a budget grid of six to nine photos.
PhotoBLOX: the shapes
Printed blocks in squares, circles, hexagons and more, with a print preview. They're pricier per piece (R245 for an 18 cm square) and slower (7-14 working days to make), and they stick with tape. Best for a playful mix of shapes.
Canvas from Orms or NetCanvas: one big statement piece
If you want one large photo rather than a gallery wall, canvas is great value. Orms is a professional Cape Town lab (30×30 cm R414, up to very large custom sizes), and NetCanvas runs low sale prices. The trade-offs are nails or hooks, no rearranging, and lining up several canvases takes measuring. See photo tiles vs canvas.
DIY: Takealot frames plus prints
The cheapest route on paper: an 8-piece A4 frame set from R359, often next-day in the metros. But the frames arrive empty, so you still print the photos, cut or mount them, measure the wall, and drill or nail every frame.
Which Mixtiles alternative should you choose?
- Lowest price for a stick-on grid: Canvas & More Memory Tiles.
- Framed tiles, more layouts and sizes, AI art, free delivery, a local guarantee: Storytiles.
- One big photo, pro print quality: Orms canvas.
- Fun shapes: PhotoBLOX.
- The brand everyone knows: Mixtiles. See Storytiles vs Mixtiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Mixtiles alternative in South Africa?
Of the stick-on photo tiles we checked, Canvas & More's Memory Tiles were the cheapest at R439.99 for six 20×20 cm tiles (2 November 2026). They have plain edges rather than a frame.
Is there a South African company like Mixtiles?
Yes. Storytiles makes framed, peel-and-stick photo tiles in Cape Town with free delivery across South Africa. Canvas & More and PhotoBLOX also sell stick-on photo products.
Are canvas prints cheaper than photo tiles?
Per piece, often yes. A 30×30 cm canvas from Orms was R414, and NetCanvas had sale prices from R85 for 21×21 cm. But canvas needs nails or hooks, and lining up a gallery wall of them takes measuring.
How fast can I get a photo wall in South Africa?
Takealot frames can arrive next day in the metros, but you still need prints. Storytiles takes 2-3 days to make plus 3-5 business days for delivery. PhotoBLOX lists 7-14 working days production plus 2-3 days shipping.
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