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Union Waitlist vs WaitQ
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.
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Consider Union Waitlist if your bar or restaurant needs guests, hosts, and servers to coordinate lines, tabs, checks, and seating. Its fit is clearest for high-volume venues, including operators with a full liquor license; businesses must schedule a demo to get pricing.
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WaitQ combines queue management, bookings, check-in, notifications, and analytics for physical businesses. Compare the plans’ location and messaging limits with your needs; the listed starting price is £27/mo billed annually.
Visit WaitQThe facts
| Union Waitlist | WaitQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Starter: $27 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getunion.com | waitq.app |
| On restaurant waitlist software | #23 of 24 | #19 of 24 |
Union Waitlist: what it does well
- Guests can track their place and view the menu while waiting.
- QR code or NFC lets guests open a tab before seating.
- Staff can transfer checks and guest notes to the table.
- Text notifications can tell guests when tables are ready.
- Integrations include OpenTable, 7shifts, and Craftable.
What to know first
- Pricing is available by request through a demo.
- The Union Pocket app supports iPhone 12 and later.
- Union says it cannot guarantee absolute security.
WaitQ: what it does well
- Combines walk-ins and appointments in one dashboard
- Multiple check-in routes, including QR codes and kiosks
- Push, SMS, WhatsApp, and email notifications
- Tracks no-shows and average wait times
- Supports Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- No free plan
- Seven-day trial only
- Starter includes one location and 100 monthly messaging credits
- Additional locations on Grow and Business cost $20/month each
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