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Waitlist Me 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 plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Waitlist Me offers several customer check-in routes alongside reservations and notifications. Businesses with multiple high-volume waiting areas may need separate accounts, and notifications are not included in the free plan.
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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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| Waitlist Me | Waitwhile | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $27.99 a month | Starter: $31 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | waitlist.me | waitwhile.com |
| On waitlist software | #1 of 10 | #2 of 10 |
Waitlist Me: what it does well
- Customers can join through widgets, kiosks, and QR codes.
- Supports future reservations and appointments.
- Pro and Platinum include historical wait estimates.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- Free plan has no notifications.
- Designed for a single queue at a location.
- Premium costs $27.99 a month billed annually.
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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