digiQueue vs Union Waitlist

digiQueue is restaurant queue software that lets guests pay a restaurant-set fee to skip the wait. Guests can join from a mobile browser without installing an app or creating an account. Restaurants can offer standard and priority queues, with QR codes, SMS notifications and a real-time dashboard; staff can scan QR passes using a phone or tablet. The service is listed for Android, iOS and web, and the maker says it works on any phone or tablet. Restaurants connect Stripe to receive priority payments, which are deposited automatically and described as Stripe-secured. Under the free plan, the restaurant receives 25% of priority payments. The Priority Plan raises that share to 75% and adds reservations and multi-queue management. It charges $0.01 per outgoing notification, with no monthly fee listed. The maker says setup takes under 10 minutes and does not require a credit card. digiQueue is made by Thompson Technology LLC, which identifies itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Union Waitlist is a guest and table management feature for busy bars and restaurants, available through a browser and mobile experience. Guests can join a line, track their position, view the menu, save items, and open a tab before seating with a QR code or NFC. They can order from the bar, request pickup, and earn rewards. Staff see guest names and collected notes, coordinate communication, assign tables, and balance server workloads. When seating is ready, staff can transfer the guest check and notes to the table, including from a tablet, and send a text notification. Union lists integrations with OpenTable, 7shifts, Checkmate, Craftable, DAVO, and Solink. The company describes its venue platform as built for high-volume bars and restaurants and says its demo is suitable for operators with a full liquor license. Union Pocket installs from the App Store and supports iPhone 12 and later. The Waitlist page asks businesses to schedule a demo and does not show a feature price.