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Head-to-head · Restaurant Waitlist Software

TableMASH vs Waitflo

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score TableMASH #6 in Restaurant Waitlist Software 10.0/10 Free plan · paid from $37/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit TableMASH
Waitflo #7 in Restaurant Waitlist Software 7.8/10 From $20/mo (annual) ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Waitflo

TableMASH leads on 1 check, Waitflo on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTableMASH · 10.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceWaitflo · $20/mo
  • Free planonly TableMASH

TableMASH scores higher on our rubric for restaurant waitlist software: 10.0 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

TableMASH offers free plan; Waitflo doesn't. Waitflo is cheaper to start at $20/mo against $37/mo.

TableMASH is the better fit for restaurants wanting AI and deep guest records. Waitflo is the better fit for restaurants wanting an affordable paid web solution.

  • TableMASH fits best

    Restaurants wanting AI and deep guest records

  • Waitflo fits best

    Restaurants wanting an affordable paid web solution

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Side by side

Feature TableMASH 10.0/10 Visit ↗ Waitflo 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 10.0 7.8
Ranking #6 in Restaurant Waitlist Software #7 in Restaurant Waitlist Software
Best for Restaurants wanting AI and deep guest records Restaurants wanting an affordable paid web solution
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $37/mo $20/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 6 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TableMASH 3/3 · Waitflo 3/3
Guest notifications ✓ ✓
Online check-in ✓ ✓
SMS notifications ✓ ✓
Specs
Wait estimate format Not published Not published
Guest check-in methods Multi-channel Multi-channel
Guest limit Not published 500 guests
Location limit Not published 1 locations
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-channel guest check-in with SMS and email notifications
  • Guest profiles include preferences, allergy notes, and visit history
  • Voice AI, analytics, POS, CRM, API, and webhook support on higher tiers
  • Annual plans start at $20 per month
  • Combines waitlists, reservations, QR check-in, and SMS
  • Adds Google Reserve, widgets, analytics, and API access
Cons
  • Web-only access excludes native mobile and desktop applications
  • Lower plans impose monthly booking limits
  • Integrations are focused on selected POS and automation services
  • There is no free plan
  • The product is available on the web only
  • Advanced features require higher-priced plans
Our verdict

TableMASH is a web-based restaurant operations platform for Australian restaurants, cafés, bars, and venues. It combines digital waitlists, virtual queues, reservations, table and floor-plan management, guest notifications, customer…

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Waitflo is a cloud-based waitlist and reservation platform for restaurants, cafés, bars, food courts, salons, and other hospitality businesses. It gives staff a centralized web dashboard for digital waitlists, online reservations,…

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  1. TableMASHRestaurant Waitlist Software 10.0Free plan · paid from $37/mo · 14-day trial
  2. WaitfloRestaurant Waitlist Software 7.8From $20/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TableMASH — where it wins

    • Multi-channel guest check-in with SMS and email notifications
    • Guest profiles include preferences, allergy notes, and visit history
    • Voice AI, analytics, POS, CRM, API, and webhook support on higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access excludes native mobile and desktop applications
    • Lower plans impose monthly booking limits
    • Integrations are focused on selected POS and automation services
  • Waitflo — where it wins

    • Annual plans start at $20 per month
    • Combines waitlists, reservations, QR check-in, and SMS
    • Adds Google Reserve, widgets, analytics, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan
    • The product is available on the web only
    • Advanced features require higher-priced plans
  • TableMASH10.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $37/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad restaurant waitlist and guest-record platform with AI reserved for its top tier.

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  • Waitflo7.8/10 · From $20/mo (annual)

    An affordable web-based waitlist platform that adds reservations, SMS, and guest check-in.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026