"Polywall" is two products under one name, and an honest Polywall alternative comparison has to separate them. polywall.net (Polywall by Visiology, a Dubai/Cyprus entity) is a software-only, hardware-agnostic platform sold internationally through Datapath and a reseller network. Polywall via Polymedia in Russia bundles the PolyWall 5000 hardware controller with a deep government channel. Craft Wall is the modern, browser-controlled, software-only alternative to both — at a lower, publicly listed price.
polywall.net — the international software
polywall.net (Polywall by Visiology) is the edition most buyers searching for a Polywall alternative actually mean: a software-only, hardware-agnostic control-room platform that drives web dashboards, IP streams, desktops, and IP-KVM from a browser, with no controller appliance required. It is sold internationally through Datapath and resellers, cites 800+ projects across four continents, and offers a 30-day trial — but publishes no public pricing and no TCO model.
Polywall via Polymedia — the Russian controller
In Russia, Polywall ships through Polymedia, a long-established AV integrator. The PolyWall 5000 controller handles up to 20 inputs and 20 outputs paired with the Polywall management software, and Polywall Personal VR adds a VR control-room mode. Listed in Реестр Минцифры, with strong placement in federal and regional government deployments.
Where Craft Wall is different
- Software-only. No PolyWall 5000 controller hardware (~3–5 млн ₽) to procure, ship, warranty, or refresh.
- Modern UI. Browser client built on contemporary web stack vs Polywall's Windows-7-era desktop look.
- Cheaper. Flat perpetual licence at 250 000 ₽ typically lands well below comparable Polywall configurations bundled with the controller.
- Same regulatory posture. Both companies are RU residents; both target Реестр Минцифры — Craft Wall is in the application pipeline.
Side-by-side
| Craft Wall | Polywall 5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Software on commodity Linux | PolyWall 5000 hardware + SW |
| Operator UI | Browser HTML5 | Windows desktop client |
| Hardware capex | Commodity server (€2–5k) | RU: ~3–5 млн ₽ controller (Полимедиа); INT software: $6,995 Standard / $17,995 PRO (future-micro.ca, verified 2026-05-22) |
| Реестр Минцифры | Подача в работе | Включён |
| VR-режим | Не предлагается | Polywall Personal VR |
| Channel maturity | Новый | 20+ лет в РФ |
When Polywall is the better fit
Federal procurements that explicitly list Polywall as preferred vendor on a prior contract, projects requiring VR control room, or deployments where Polymedia's integration team is already on retainer.
When Craft Wall is the better fit
Cost-sensitive regional and municipal procurements, deployments wanting a modern browser UI, NOC/SOC builds where the controller hardware capex is the constraint.
Sources
- polywall.net — Polywall by Visiology (international software-only)
- polymedia.ru — PolyWall 5000 (RU controller)
- TAdviser — Polywall card
- future-micro.ca — Polywall international software-only: Standard $6,995, PRO $17,995 (verified 2026-05-22)
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