Waitery vs the rest — honestly.
Updated September 2026
We publish our pricing so you don't have to sit through a quote. Compare Waitery's flat $14 CAD per location against the quote-gated incumbents that start at $300–$1,000+/month — side by side, no spin.
Waitery vs a typical incumbent.
Based on publicly available information for typical mid-market restaurant POS vendors. Plans and pricing change often — verify current details with each provider before you decide.
Every Waitery price on this page is in Canadian dollars. Incumbent figures are publicly reported ranges, shown in the currency they were reported in.
| Feature | Waitery (CAD) | Typical incumbent |
|---|---|---|
| Guest self-ordering by QR | Included | Paid add-on |
| Guest app download required | Never | Sometimes |
| Monthly software (base) | $14 CAD / location | $69+ / location (publicly reported) |
| Transparent public pricing | Yes | Quote-gated |
| Bilingual EN/FR touchpoints | Built in | Limited |
| Hardware shipped & supported | Yes, 1-yr warranty | Yes |
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Why restaurants move to Waitery.
Most incumbents quote $300–$1,000+/month and gate the price behind a sales call. Waitery is a flat $14 CAD per location, per month — published, no quote required.
Waitery ships and supports its own modern smart hardware — server handhelds, kitchen displays, cashier stations, and printers — across Canada, with free setup and a buy-or-lease option.
Guest, kitchen, and receipt languages are configured independently per location — built for Canada with English and French at every touchpoint from day one.
Comparison questions, answered.
Is Waitery available in Canada?
Yes. Waitery is a Canadian company based in Mississauga, Ontario, and is available to restaurants across Canada. Hardware ships Canada-wide and the platform handles GST, HST, PST and QST per province.
How much does Waitery cost in CAD?
Waitery costs $14 CAD per location per month. Setup is free and there is no per-screen software fee for kitchen displays. Hardware is bought or leased over 48 months with a 1-year warranty. Full details are on the pricing page.
Do my guests need to download an app?
Never. They scan the QR code on the table and the menu opens right in their phone's browser — order, split, tip, and pay with nothing to install and no account required.
See the difference on your floor.
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