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SEDCO FastServ alternative priced per location
SEDCO’s FastServ Cloud is priced per counter or device. Qwaiton is priced per plan and location. Which one costs less depends on how many counters you run; here are the numbers.
- $24 per counter vs $50 per location
- 30-day vs 14-day trial
- Checked 22 October 2026
At a glance
SEDCO FastServ and Qwaiton, side by side
Both are cloud queue systems with ticketing, appointments, queue displays and a mobile queue. FastServ counts counters or devices; Qwaiton plans count locations, counters and team members.
| Qwaiton | SEDCO FastServ | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $50 / month (Starter) | $24 / month per counter or device (Basic) |
| How pricing works | Per plan: 1, up to 5, or unlimited locations | Per counter or device |
| Public plans | Starter $50 · Enterprise $100 · Custom $300 per month | Basic $24 · Pro $34 per counter or device per month · Enterprise on request (yearly saves 10%) |
| Users included | 5 / 50 / unlimited team members | Not the limit; counters and devices are |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 30 days |
| SMS messages | Included in Enterprise and Custom | Notifications and reminders in Pro and Enterprise |
| Appointments | Included from Enterprise ($100) | Included in all plans |
| Deployment | Cloud, runs in a web browser | Cloud (FastServ); hardware optional: full, minimal or none |
Public list prices in US dollars, excluding taxes. “Not published” means the vendor’s website gives no figure. Sources: qwaiton.com/queue-management-pricing, sedco.co (FastServ Cloud), checked on 22 October 2026. Prices and plans change; check the vendor’s page before you buy.
SEDCO and FastServ 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 This comparison uses only information the vendors publish themselves; if something is out of date, email info@qwaiton.com and we will correct it.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 SEDCO FastServ if…
- You run one or two counters: FastServ Basic at $24 per counter costs $24 to $48 per month.
- You want a longer free trial: FastServ Cloud offers 30 days.
- You want a vendor in the UAE that also sells self-service kiosks and other devices.
Choose Qwaiton if…
- You run three or more counters at one location: Qwaiton Starter is $50 in total, FastServ Basic is $72 for three counters.
- You run many counters or branches: Qwaiton Enterprise covers up to 5 locations with unlimited counters for $100.
- You want SMS notifications without paying per counter: included in Qwaiton Enterprise.
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 | SEDCO FastServ |
|---|---|---|
| One location, 3 counters | Starter: $50 | Basic: 3 × $24 = $72 |
| One location, 8 counters, with notifications | Enterprise: $100 (unlimited counters, SMS) | Pro: 8 × $34 = $272 |
| 5 branches, 20 counters, with notifications | Enterprise: $100 (up to 5 locations) | Pro: 20 × $34 = $680 |
Based on public prices checked on 22 October 2026; SMS fees, taxes and hardware not included.
Switching
Moving from SEDCO FastServ 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
SEDCO FastServ vs Qwaiton, answered
How much does SEDCO FastServ cost?
FastServ Cloud lists Basic at $24 and Pro at $34 per counter or device per month; Enterprise is priced on request, and yearly billing saves 10% (checked 22 October 2026). Ask SEDCO whether displays and kiosks count as devices.
Which is cheaper, SEDCO FastServ or Qwaiton?
For one or two counters, FastServ Basic. From three counters at one location, Qwaiton Starter ($50) costs less than FastServ Basic, and Qwaiton Enterprise ($100, up to 5 locations, unlimited counters) costs less than FastServ Pro.
Do both include appointments?
FastServ lists appointments in all plans. Qwaiton includes appointment booking from the Enterprise plan ($100 per month).
Is there a free trial?
Yes, both: 30 days for FastServ Cloud, 14 days for Qwaiton (no credit card needed).
Compare on your own queue,
free for 14 days.
Set up one location in Qwaiton and run it next to SEDCO FastServ for a few days. No credit card needed.
14-day free trial · No credit card · Cancel anytime