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NextMe vs queue1
Both stand on restaurant waitlist software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
NextMe combines a digital waitlist, appointment handling, guest notifications, and queue analytics. The free plan has limits on monthly SMS and users, while paid plan prices vary by billing term.
Visit NextMe Free plan AndroidWeb
Choose queue1 if your walk-in venue needs staff ticket controls and browser-based guest queue tracking, with the option to add multiple queues. The free Demo is capped at 100 tickets; venues needing Growth features pay A$50 a month, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
Visit queue1The facts
| NextMe | queue1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Growth: A$50 a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nextmeapp.com | queue1.au |
| On restaurant waitlist software | #2 of 24 | #6 of 24 |
NextMe: what it does well
- Guests can join by QR code, kiosk, or website
- Supports appointments alongside walk-ins
- Exports analytics to CSV or Excel
- Offers a free plan and 14-day trial
What to know first
- Free plan includes 100 SMS per month
- Free plan is limited to one user
- Public API is described as coming soon
queue1: what it does well
- Supports separate queues for party sizes or service types.
- Guests can follow a private ticket link without installing an app.
- QR codes open private ticket pages on guests’ phones.
- Queue state is saved for recovery after interruptions.
- Growth includes live queue sync, push notifications, reports, and priority support.
What to know first
- The free Demo is limited to 100 tickets.
- The Demo setup uses two Android devices, one Display and one Controller.
- Normal operation on venue Wi-Fi requires an active internet connection.
- Growth costs A$50 a month.
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