An Esperaly alternative that doesn't charge per counter
Esperaly charges $49.99 a month for each counter. In QR Wait counters cost nothing to add: each ticket is paid for once, however many desks serve the queue.
The first 250 tickets are free, no credit card needed.
Esperaly and QR Wait
| Product | Pricing model | Free tier | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR Wait | Prepaid ticket packs, no expiry | 250 tickets once | See pricing |
| Esperaly | Monthly per counter | 14-day trial | $49.99 per counter a month |
Prices from the vendor's public pricing page, checked in October 2026.
What the models mean for you
Counters and desks
Some apps charge per counter. In QR Wait you add as many counters as you need: you pay for tickets, not desks.
Seasonal venues
A monthly plan keeps charging in the quiet months. Prepaid tickets don't expire, so you pay for the visitors you serve.
When another app may fit better
- You need SMS or WhatsApp notifications: QR Wait notifies only through Web Push.
- You want a native app from an app store for staff or visitors.
- You want kiosks and displays supplied and installed by the vendor.
Questions
- Many queues are seasonal or run for events. Tickets that never expire mean you pay for the visitors you actually serve, not for the months in between.
- Each new entry in a queue uses one ticket, however many people are in the group: a QR join, a kiosk number or one the attendant adds.
- From each vendor's public pricing page, checked in October 2026. Only published prices are listed; vendors that quote on request are marked as not published.
Other alternatives
Try it before you decide
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