StoveOps
6.8#13 in restaurant waitlist softwareFrom $49 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
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Waitlist Me
7.4#4 in restaurant waitlist softwareFrom $27.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | StoveOps | Waitlist Me |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | StoveOps is aimed at independent restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food businesses, from single locations to small multi-unit groups. | The maker says the service is used by businesses across industries, including restaurants, salons, clinics, retail, tutoring, and recreation businesses. |
| Integrations | The site states that StoveOps works with the checkout system a restaurant already uses, but does not name specific POS integrations. | The iPad app can connect to Square to look up existing customers and optionally add Waitlist Me customer entries to Square. |
| Privacy | StoveOps says it does not sell personal information and does not store full payment card numbers. | The privacy policy says Waitlist Me does not sell or rent personal information and limits access to customer data to service-related purposes and legal requirements. |
| Reservations | Reservations with a live floor plan are included in the Business plan. | The service supports future reservations and appointments and can show current-day reservations in the waitlist view. |
| Security | The privacy policy says safeguards include access controls, encrypted transport, least-privilege permissions, audit logging, and provider review. | The FAQ says customer phone numbers cannot be exported by business customers, and that the service runs on Google App Engine. |
| Support | The contact page says StoveOps replies to inquiries within 24 hours, and the Business plan includes priority support. | Users can report issues through the app settings or contact [email protected]. |
StoveOps plans
- Basic$49 a month
- Professional$99 a month
- Business$199 a month
Waitlist Me plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$27.99 a month
- Pro$47.99 a month
- Platinum$79.99 a month
Pick StoveOps if…
StoveOps suits independent food businesses from one location to small multi-unit groups. It is appropriate for operators needing waitlists, guest communications, menus, and analytics alongside their existing checkout system.
Pick Waitlist Me if…
It suits businesses such as restaurants, salons, clinics, retail shops, tutoring services, and recreation businesses that need to manage a single queue or reservations. Businesses can offer customers several ways to join and receive notifications when ready.