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Qwaiting vs RestaurantConnect
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.
Qwaiting combines remote queue entry, appointments, walk-ins, notifications, and reporting, with cloud and on-premises options. Its monthly plans have defined staff-login caps, so match the plan limit to the number of staff accounts needed.
Visit QwaitingChoose RestaurantConnect if your restaurant needs waiting-list management with text updates, automatic table assignment, or guest marketing connections. Premium starts at $349 a month and includes unlimited users and texting. Restaurants seeking a free plan or trial should look elsewhere.
Visit RestaurantConnectThe facts
| Qwaiting | RestaurantConnect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $2,490 a year | Premium: $349 a month |
| Plans published | 8 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | qwaiting.com | newsoftware.restaurantconnect.com |
| On restaurant waitlist software | #14 of 24 | #18 of 24 |
Qwaiting: what it does well
- Remote queue entry by phone or browser.
- Live wait times and real-time queue monitoring.
- Automated SMS, email, and mobile-app notifications.
- Listed integrations include Office 365 and Salesforce.
- All plans include 24/7 enterprise support.
What to know first
- Starter is limited to five staff logins.
- Business is limited to 10 staff logins.
- Enterprise is limited to 20 staff logins.
- Custom is limited to 50 staff logins.
RestaurantConnect: what it does well
- Uses historical data and current trends for wait estimates.
- Can automatically assign tables that are coming up.
- Guests can remove themselves from the waiting list if their plans change.
- Connects guest numbers to EmailMarketer for opt-ins and occasion automation.
- Premium includes unlimited users and unlimited text messaging.
What to know first
- Premium costs $349 a month.
- There is no free plan or free trial.
- RestaurantConnect's applications are modular, so needed modules affect what customers pay for.
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