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Viral Loops vs Waitwhile
Both stand on waitlist software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APIWeb
Viral Loops combines referral templates, guided setup, branded campaign tools, integrations, and live analytics. Its paid monthly plans are participant-limited, with a 14-day Growing-plan trial restricted to 10 participants.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Waitwhile brings queueing and appointment management together, with a free entry plan and listed paid options. Check the visit and location limits against your needs before choosing a plan.
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| Viral Loops | Waitwhile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Start-up (annual billing): $35 a month | Starter: $31 a month |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | viral-loops.com | waitwhile.com |
| On waitlist software | #6 of 10 | #2 of 10 |
Viral Loops: what it does well
- Provides multiple referral campaign templates
- AI can recommend and brand campaigns
- Builds landing pages without coding
- Offers channel and referral analytics
- Includes webhooks and major integrations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans limit participant counts
- 14-day trial allows only 10 participants
- Monthly pricing starts at 49.00 USD
Waitwhile: what it does well
- Customers can join queues through several channels
- LineSync combines appointments and walk-ins
- Offers connections to more than 3,000 tools through Zapier
- Free plan includes one location and 50 monthly visits
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 50 visits monthly
- Starter and Business are each capped at 10 locations
- Enterprise pricing is custom
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