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Waitlist vs Café QR

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Waitlist compared with Café QR
Detail WaitlistCafé QR logo Café QR
What it doesDigital restaurant waitlist software with guest notifications, reservations, and table management Cloud POS system for independent cafés, restaurants, bars and pubs with till, kitchen display, QR table ordering and payments
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Based inUS GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0/month (1 location, digital waitlist, manual WhatsApp messaging, up to 50 parties/day). Pro: $30/month or $24/month when billed annually (unlimited locations, reservations, table management, priority support). Order & Pay £9.99/month (£8.33/month paid yearly); Order & Pay + Delivery £14.99/month (£12.49/month paid yearly); POS £39/month (£32.50/month paid yearly); Multi-site £59/month for first venue, then £29 for each additional venue. All plans include first month free with no card required. Add-ons ava
Key features
  • Digital waitlist with real-time party tracking
  • Guest SMS and WhatsApp notifications when tables are ready
  • Table management and floor assignment
  • Reservation management for upcoming bookings
  • Wait time estimates and analytics
  • Multi-location support on Pro plan
  • Party history and record keeping
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Till with cash and card payment processing through Stripe
  • Kitchen display system with screens by station and order timers
  • Waiter app for table service with tabs and split bills
  • Floor plan with live table status and bookings
  • Stock management with recipes and dish margin tracking
  • Online ordering page with delivery zones
  • Food safety and HACCP compliance checklists
  • Cash-up and daily reporting with cash drawer management
  • Loyalty program and customer CRM with WhatsApp integration
What makes it different
  • Free plan with no credit card required to start
  • No long-term contracts or cancellation fees
  • Works for all device types and operating systems
  • No commission on orders; flat monthly fee regardless of volume
  • Runs on any tablet or phone without proprietary hardware required
  • Till continues to operate and sync sales when internet connection drops
  • Payments go directly to venue's own Stripe account with zero Café QR fees
  • First month free trial with no card required and no setup fee
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DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +3 (up) since last check18 no change since last check
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