MakeTheWaitlist vs ScanQueue
The closest mechanic to ours: guests scan a QR code, join from a browser, and track their position live with no app to download.
What ScanQueue does better
Kiosk mode, voice-call notifications and per-industry configuration we do not offer. They also reach further up-market than we do.
| MakeTheWaitlist | ScanQueue | |
|---|---|---|
| Start without an account | Yes - make a waitlist and share it before signing up | No, signup required first |
| Free tier | 15 guests per waitlist, no time limit, no card | Up to 10 customers per day, with a 5 SMS per month trial and no custom branding. |
| Paid plans | Pro and Premium monthly, plus timed passes | Essential $49/month, Growth $99/month, Pro $249/month, Enterprise $499/month. Voice notifications are a further paid add-on. |
| Billing model | Subscription, or unlock a single waitlist once for $15 | Subscription only. No one-time or per-event option. |
| Notifications | None sent. Each guest gets a live link showing their own position | SMS metered by tier, from 25 to 2,800 per month, with voice calls extra. |
| Guest needs an app | No - the join link opens in any browser | No |
ScanQueue figures read from scanqueue.com on 2026-08-24. Prices change - check theirs before deciding.
Which to pick
ScanQueue if you need kiosk mode or voice calls. Us if the 10-customers-a-day free cap is the thing standing in your way - ours is a list size, not a daily allowance, and creating one needs no account.
Compare with others: Waitwhile, TablesReady, Waitlist Me. Or read about restaurant waitlist apps and QR code waitlists.
MakeTheWaitlist vs ScanQueue: questions
It depends entirely on how often you need it, which is the honest answer rather than a dodge. ScanQueue bills monthly, so the cost is the same whether you use it every day or six Saturdays a year. If your rush is occasional, unlocking a single waitlist once for $15 costs less than a month of most plans. If you run a busy room every day and need what they offer, comparing monthly plans is the fairer comparison.
Kiosk mode, voice-call notifications and per-industry configuration we do not offer. They also reach further up-market than we do.
Yes. Create a waitlist, share it, and add guests before you make an account. Making one later keeps your waitlists together across devices.
Every figure in the table was read from scanqueue.com's own pages on 2026-08-24. Prices change, so check theirs before deciding.
Try it before you compare plans
Free for up to 15 guests, and you do not need an account to start.