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Qminder alternative for clinics and small teams
Qminder is built for organisations with many locations. If you run one clinic, branch or office, a plan priced by location can cost a fraction. Here is the honest comparison.
- $50 vs $869 entry price
- Both: 14-day free trial
- Checked 21 October 2026
At a glance
Qminder and Qwaiton, side by side
Both are cloud systems for check-in, waiting-room screens, SMS and analytics. Qminder prices by users with unlimited locations; Qwaiton prices by the number of locations.
| Qwaiton | Qminder | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $50 / month (Starter) | $869 / month (Business, monthly) or $9,468 / year |
| How pricing works | Per plan: 1, up to 5, or unlimited locations | Per plan, unlimited locations, by number of users |
| Public plans | Starter $50 · Enterprise $100 · Custom $300 per month | Business $869 · Premium $1,149 per month (yearly saves 10%) · Enterprise on request |
| Users included | 5 / 50 / unlimited team members | 25 / 50 users / tailored |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, all features |
| SMS messages | Included in Enterprise and Custom | Included for the US, UK and Canada; other countries may cost extra |
| Appointments | Included from Enterprise ($100) | Paid add-on (price on request) |
| Deployment | Cloud, runs in a web browser | Cloud; iPad kiosk and Apple TV apps |
Public list prices in US dollars, excluding taxes. Sources: qwaiton.com/queue-management-pricing, qminder.com/pricing, checked on 21 October 2026. Prices and plans change; check the vendor’s page before you buy.
Qwaiting, Qminder and Waitwhile are trademarks of their owners. Qwaiton is not affiliated with them. This comparison uses only information the vendors publish themselves; if something is out of date, email info@qwaiton.com and we will correct it.
Which one fits
Honest answer: it depends on your queue
Choose Qminder if…
- You run many locations: Qminder’s Business plan covers unlimited locations for one price.
- You want ready-made iPad and Apple TV apps and lists SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA and GDPR compliance on its pricing page.
- You need SMS included for customers in the US, UK and Canada.
Choose Qwaiton if…
- You run one to five locations and want to pay $50 to $100 per month instead of $869.
- You want appointment booking included in the plan (Qminder sells appointments as an add-on).
- Your screens and tablets are not Apple devices: Qwaiton runs in any web browser.
Price examples
What you would pay in three common cases
List prices per month as published by both vendors. Your real price depends on the options you need.
| Your situation | Qwaiton | Qminder |
|---|---|---|
| One clinic, 3 rooms, 5 staff | Starter: $50 | Business: $869 (or $789 per month billed yearly) |
| One clinic with online appointments and SMS | Enterprise: $100 | Business $869 + Appointments add-on (price on request) |
| 12 locations, 40 staff | Custom: $300 (unlimited locations) | Premium: $1,149 (unlimited locations, 50 users) |
Based on public prices checked on 21 October 2026; SMS fees, taxes and hardware not included.
Switching
Moving from Qminder step by step
How to switch without disrupting your queue
- List what you run today: locations, services, counters or rooms, and who works where.
- Start a free Qwaiton trial and set up one location the same way. It takes about an hour.
- Run both side by side for a few days at that location, with one screen each, until the team is comfortable.
- Move the QR codes and the waiting-room screen, then roll out the other locations one by one.
- Cancel the old subscription only after the last location has moved.
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FAQ
Qminder vs Qwaiton, answered
Is there a cheaper alternative to Qminder for one location?
Yes. Qminder’s Business plan is $869 per month (or $9,468 per year) and covers unlimited locations. Qwaiton’s Starter plan for one location is $50 per month, and Enterprise with appointments and SMS for up to 5 locations is $100. Prices published by both vendors on 21 October 2026.
Does Qwaiton work on iPad and Apple TV?
Qwaiton runs in a web browser, so it works on iPads and on any TV or monitor with a browser or a small media player. There is no separate Apple TV app.
Is Qwaiton HIPAA compliant like Qminder?
Qminder lists HIPAA compliance on its pricing page. If you need HIPAA, ask us for our current documentation before entering any health information; most clinics use anonymous ticket numbers and keep medical details in their practice software.
Can I move from Qminder to Qwaiton easily?
Yes. Set up your services and rooms in a free trial, run one location side by side for a few days, then move the QR codes and screens.
Compare on your own queue,
free for 14 days.
Set up one location in Qwaiton and run it next to Qminder for a few days. No credit card needed.
14-day free trial · No credit card · Cancel anytime