MakeTheWaitlist vs Waitlist App
The only other product in this category that lets you start without signing up. Offline-first: by default the data stays on your device.
What Waitlist App does better
Genuinely works offline, which nothing here does - if your venue has unreliable connectivity that is a decisive advantage. They also offer WhatsApp notifications.
| MakeTheWaitlist | Waitlist App | |
|---|---|---|
| Start without an account | Yes - make a waitlist and share it before signing up | Yes, but offline and ad-supported |
| Free tier | 15 guests per waitlist, no time limit, no card | No signup at all, but ad-supported, and the data stays on the device rather than being shareable. |
| Paid plans | Pro and Premium monthly, plus timed passes | Pro $199/month or $1,490/year. Enterprise $749/month. |
| 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 | Text, WhatsApp or email on the paid tiers. |
| Guest needs an app | No - the join link opens in any browser | No |
Waitlist App figures read from waitlistapp.org on 2026-08-24. Prices change - check theirs before deciding.
Which to pick
Waitlist App if you need it to work with no connection at all. Us if you want a hosted link your guests can open from their own phones without paying $199 a month for it, and without ads on the page they see.
Compare with others: Waitwhile, TablesReady, Waitlist Me. Or read about restaurant waitlist apps and QR code waitlists.
MakeTheWaitlist vs Waitlist App: questions
It depends entirely on how often you need it, which is the honest answer rather than a dodge. Waitlist App 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.
Genuinely works offline, which nothing here does - if your venue has unreliable connectivity that is a decisive advantage. They also offer WhatsApp notifications.
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 waitlistapp.org'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.