EarlyPass
EarlyPass: An open-source, self-hosted waitlist for launch teams that want referral mechanics and developer controls. Ranked #7 of 12 in Waitlist Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers wanting a self-hosted referral waitlist.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers wanting a self-hosted referral waitlist
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Custom domainYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Embeddable signup widget supports script tags and custom elements
- Referral links, queue positions and a live leaderboard support launch campaigns
- REST API, webhooks and JSON or CSV exports support programmatic workflows
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting requires you to manage deployment and infrastructure
- The project describes itself as work in progress and not production-ready
- Support is limited to documentation
Our verdict on EarlyPass
EarlyPass is an open-source waitlist tool for founders preparing a product launch, particularly developers who want referral mechanics and control over their deployment. A signup widget can be embedded with a script tag or custom element, and the campaign flow includes email verification, unique referral links, referral-based queue positions and a live leaderboard. The project is free to self-host, with the waitlist data kept on the operator’s infrastructure. It is described as work in progress and not production-ready, so it is better suited to teams comfortable evaluating an early-stage project than to launches that require a production-ready service.
The referral and campaign tools cover more than collecting addresses. Campaign analytics track signups, referral rate, viral coefficient and conversion; teams can invite top referrers using personalized access tokens. Widget theming includes light and dark modes and a custom accent color. Signups can be exported as JSON or CSV, up to 10,000 rows. These features make EarlyPass a fit when a launch depends on tracking referrals and managing access based on queue position. Teams that only need a basic signup form may not need the added referral and leaderboard workflow.
Developer access is a central part of the product: campaign management and events are available through a REST API and webhooks, and the project describes an MCP server for programmatic management. Integrations include Claude, Cursor and MCP-compatible AI assistants. Deployment is self-hosted using Docker Compose or Kubernetes, which gives operators infrastructure control but also leaves deployment and operations to them. Support is through documentation. Choose EarlyPass if self-hosting, referral tracking and API access matter more than a production-ready project or hands-off operations; teams needing those assurances should consider another waitlist tool.
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EarlyPass fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Custom domain | Yes |
| Referral waitlists | Yes |
| Brand customization | Yes |
| Listed integrations | Not verified |
| Signup embed | Widget |
| Export sign-ups | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Claude, Cursor, MCP-compatible AI assistants |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | earlypass.app |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
EarlyPass integrations
EarlyPass lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Claude
- Cursor
- MCP-compatible AI assistants
Alternatives to EarlyPass
- WaitwhileA multi-channel queue platform with remote sign-up, automation and location-based plans.8.8
- PrefineryA referral-focused waitlist platform with forms, rewards, email automation, and fraud controls.8.5
- Viral LoopsA referral-focused waitlist tool with rewards, fraud controls, analytics, and broad integrations.7.8
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