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Built for events. Not waiting rooms.

Most queue tools were designed for clinics, banks, and restaurants. Qtrackr is the only platform purpose-built for live events — with ticket delivery, lottery mode, geofencing, and venue scanning baked in from day one.

Feature comparison

Qtrackr vs generic queue tools

Generic tools tick the basics. Qtrackr was designed from scratch for the chaos of live events.

Feature
Qtrackr
Generic Tools
Purpose-built for live events
5 ticket delivery modes
Lottery / randomized queue
Geofenced sign-up (GPS-locked)
White-label branding (free)
Camera-based ticket scanning
Venue check-in codes (no app install)
Attendance analytics
Smart wait time predictions with confidence
QR code signage generation
Custom form fields per event
Live display mode for venue TVs
Virtual waitlist
Real-time queue position
SMS/email notifications

Alternatives

Great tools — for different problems

These platforms are excellent at what they do. They just weren't built for the same job.

Waitwhile

Retail & healthcare · $31-55/mo

A virtual waitlist platform designed for retail stores, clinics, and service businesses. Handles walk-in customers and appointment scheduling.

What it doesn't do for events

  • No ticket distribution modes
  • No event-specific features
  • No lottery or geofencing
  • White-label costs extra

Qminder

Banking & healthcare · $789-1049/mo

An enterprise-grade in-person service management system with iPad kiosks. Built for banks, hospitals, and government offices managing physical queues.

What it doesn't do for events

  • Requires iPad hardware kiosks
  • No ticket scanning or barcodes
  • No event or fan-facing features
  • Enterprise pricing only

ScanQueue

Restaurants & barbers · $49-499/mo

A QR code check-in system with WhatsApp notifications. Designed for restaurants, barber shops, and small service businesses managing walk-in traffic.

What it doesn't do for events

  • WhatsApp-dependent (regional limitation)
  • No ticket delivery or scanning
  • No event capacity management
  • No lottery or geofenced features

QueueAway

General virtual queues · £14.99/mo

A general-purpose virtual queue tool that lists "events" as a use case but lacks purpose-built event features. Good for simple first-come-first-served scenarios.

What it doesn't do for events

  • No ticket delivery modes
  • No barcode/QR scanning
  • No geofencing or lottery
  • No attendance analytics or reporting

Only on Qtrackr

What makes us different

Features you won't find on any general-purpose queue tool — because they were never designed for events.

5 ticket delivery modes

Native barcodes, promo codes, timed reservations, secure links, or notification-only. Pick the one that fits your event.

Lottery mode

Switch from first-come-first-served to a randomized draw. Fair for everyone, not just the fastest clickers.

Geofenced sign-up

GPS-locked queues so only people physically at the venue can join. Perfect for on-site drops and festival exclusives.

White-label branding (free)

Full colour palette, logos, fonts, branded emails. Included on every plan. Others charge extra for this.

Camera ticket scanner

Point your phone at a QR ticket. Green beep = valid. No hardware, no app install, no rental fees.

Venue check-in codes

Shareable links for door staff. Open on phone, start scanning. No admin account or training needed.

Attendance analytics

Scanned vs no-show rates, hourly patterns, per-preference breakdowns. Know who actually turned up.

Smart wait predictions

Multi-window velocity averaging with confidence ratings. "12-18 min (high confidence)" beats "~15 min" every time.

QR code signage

Generate high-res QR codes for posters, table cards, and wristband stations. One click to download.

Custom form fields

T-shirt size, dietary needs, accessibility requirements. Add any field per event and export the data.

Live display mode

Throw it on a venue TV. Fullscreen wait times, auto-refresh every 10 seconds, dark theme for screens.

Ready to manage your event queue properly?

Plans from $49/mo. White-label branding, lottery mode, geofencing, and all 5 ticket modes included on every plan.