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Qwaiting alternative: Qwaiton compared
Similar names, different companies. If Qwaiting’s plans are more than you need, here is how Qwaiton compares on price, limits and features, using both companies’ published information.
- $50 vs $249 entry price
- Both: 14-day trial, no card
- Checked 21 October 2026
At a glance
Qwaiting and Qwaiton, side by side
Both are cloud queue management systems with QR check-in, kiosks, displays and analytics. The main differences are how the plans are priced and what the entry plan includes.
| Qwaiton | Qwaiting | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $50 / month (Starter) | $249 / month (Starter) |
| How pricing works | Per plan: 1, up to 5, or unlimited locations | Per plan, by number of staff logins |
| Public plans | Starter $50 · Enterprise $100 · Custom $300 per month | Starter $249 · Business $349 · Enterprise $399 · Custom $649 per month (yearly: 2 months free) |
| Users included | 5 / 50 / unlimited team members | 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 staff logins |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days, no credit card |
| SMS messages | Included in Enterprise and Custom | Listed as extra charges |
| Appointments | Included from Enterprise ($100) | Listed in the plan comparison |
| Deployment | Cloud, runs in a web browser | Cloud; separate on-premises product |
Public list prices in US dollars, excluding taxes. Sources: qwaiton.com/queue-management-pricing, qwaiting.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 This comparison uses only information the vendors publish themselves; if something is out of date, email info@qwaiton.com and we will correct it.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 Qwaiting if…
- You need an on-premises installation (Qwaiting sells a separate on-premises product).
- You need multi-language support (listed in Qwaiting’s plans) and a vendor whose website is in Arabic, French and Spanish.
- You need features listed in Qwaiting’s higher plans, such as data location control or audit logging.
Choose Qwaiton if…
- You run one location with up to 3 counters and want to start at $50 instead of $249 per month.
- You want SMS notifications included in the plan (Enterprise, $100 per month) rather than charged separately.
- You run up to 5 locations and want them in one $100 plan.
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 | Qwaiting |
|---|---|---|
| One location, 3 counters, up to 5 staff | Starter: $50 | Starter: $249 (up to 5 staff logins) |
| One location, 8 staff | Enterprise: $100 (up to 50 team members) | Business: $349 (up to 10 staff logins) |
| Up to 5 branches, 20 staff | Enterprise: $100 (up to 5 locations) | Enterprise: $399 (up to 20 staff logins); ask Qwaiting about locations |
Based on public prices checked on 21 October 2026; SMS fees, taxes and hardware not included.
Switching
Moving from Qwaiting 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
Qwaiting vs Qwaiton, answered
Is Qwaiton part of Qwaiting?
No. Qwaiton (qwaiton.com) and Qwaiting (qwaiting.com) are separate, unrelated companies. The names are similar, so make sure you are on the right website before you sign up.
How much cheaper is Qwaiton than Qwaiting?
Entry plans: Qwaiton Starter is $50 per month, Qwaiting Starter is $249 per month (prices published on 21 October 2026). What you need decides the real difference, so compare the plans that match your locations, staff and features.
Does Qwaiton have an on-premises version?
No, Qwaiton is cloud software that runs in a web browser. If you must host the system on your own servers, Qwaiting’s on-premises product or an enterprise vendor is a better fit.
Can I try Qwaiton before cancelling Qwaiting?
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial without a credit card and run one location on Qwaiton next to your current setup.
Compare on your own queue,
free for 14 days.
Set up one location in Qwaiton and run it next to Qwaiting for a few days. No credit card needed.
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