No. 8 of 25 ·Restaurant Waitlist Software

Shokken

Web · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $19.99/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Shokken is ranked #8 of 25 in restaurant waitlist software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99/mo.

Shokken plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Manual entry · QR self-join · Browser tracking · Core waitlist tools · Public menus shokken.rsvp · 2 Oct 2026

Founding Pro $19.99/mo $19.99 first month; then $99.99/month while continuously active; regular rate $200/month Limited offer for eligible new U.S. subscribers · Guest texts · Message-template packs · Plain waitlist QR code · Custom account menu link shokken.rsvp · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on restaurant waitlist software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $200/mo
Guest notifications: Yes
Online check-in: Yes
SMS notifications: Yes
Wait estimate format: range
Guest check-in methods: multi-channel

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The record

Purpose: Shokken is a restaurant waitlist service for managing parties and letting guests follow their place in line.
Guest join: Guests can join a waitlist by QR code in a browser without downloading an app or creating an account.
Live tracking: A browser tracker updates as the waitlist changes, and the whole party can follow the same tracker.
Waitlist tools: The service supports multiple waitlists, kiosk mode on a tablet, guest self-leave, and overnight cleanup of finished parties.
Menus and signage: Users can publish a public menu at an assigned Shokken URL and create printable QR cards and signs.
Languages: Guest-facing web pages support English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Tagalog; the host app is English.
Pro features: Pro adds transactional text updates for opted-in guests, message-template packs, a plain waitlist QR code without Shokken branding, and a custom account menu link.
Integrations: Users can sign in with Google or Apple.
Data sharing: The privacy policy says Shokken does not sell personal information and shares phone numbers and SMS opt-in consent with Twilio only to send requested messages.
Support: Shokken offers a 15-minute setup call and in-person setup help in Las Vegas.
Availability: Shokken is available to restaurants in the United States, and it requires an internet connection over Wi-Fi or cellular to sync waitlists and send texts.
Device support: The host app runs on modern Apple and Android phones and tablets, and kiosk mode works on any tablet.
Price from: $19.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Restaurant Waitlist Software in 2026#8 of 25

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