# NextMe vs. TablesReady

> NextMe vs TablesReady: pricing per text message, the guest experience, apps, locations and support compared side by side so you can pick the right fit.

Source: https://nextmeapp.com/tablesready/

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NextMe and TablesReady are both waitlist apps that text guests when it’s their turn, so they’re often compared. Here’s how they differ on price, features and support. This comparison comes from the NextMe team, so we’ve stuck to facts you can check, including where TablesReady is the better fit.

## TL;DR

-   **Pricing.** NextMe includes 3,000 SMS a month for $59.99 and 5,000 for $99.99. TablesReady charges by message volume, from $39 a month for 1,000 messages up to $139 for 5,000 on Business.
-   **Guest experience.** NextMe’s [virtual waiting room](https://nextmeapp.com/virtual-waiting-room/) runs your own content, offers and sponsor messages while guests wait. TablesReady shows place in line and wait time.
-   **Apps.** NextMe has native iOS and Android apps plus a web app. TablesReady’s native app is iPhone and iPad only.
-   **Beyond restaurants.** NextMe runs queues for clinics, retail, government and high-volume live events, as well as restaurants, with 30+ published case studies since 2015.

## Overview

| [NextMe](https://nextmeapp.com/) | [TablesReady](https://www.tablesready.com) |
| --- | --- |
| NextMe is a virtual waiting room and queue platform for restaurants, clinics, retail, government and live events. Founded in Chicago in 2015. | TablesReady is a waitlist and reservations app built mainly for restaurants, run by Table’s Ready, LLC. |

## Features

Both cover the walk-in waitlist well. NextMe goes further on what guests see while they wait and on how far it scales beyond restaurants. TablesReady adds restaurant tools on its Business plan, such as a floor plan, Square POS and Reserve with Google.

| Feature | NextMe | TablesReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waitlist and Virtual Queues | Yes | Yes |
| QR Code and Kiosk Check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Two-Way Texting | Yes | Yes Starter and up |
| WhatsApp Notifications | Yes Every plan | Listed |
| Virtual Waiting Room With Your Own Content | Yes | Not listed (place in line and wait time) |
| Multiple Queues per Location | Yes Every plan | Not listed |
| Multiple Locations | Yes One account | One account per location |
| Native iOS and Android Apps | Yes | iOS only |
| Reservations and Bookings | Yes | Yes |
| Table Assignment | Yes | Yes |
| Visual Floor Plan | No | Yes Business plan |

## Pricing

Prices are per location per month, as published in October 2026. NextMe is $10 to $20 a month less when billed annually, and TablesReady about 13% less. TablesReady’s price rises with the number of text messages you send. NextMe includes thousands of SMS in each plan.

| Plan | NextMe | TablesReady |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial | Yes 14 days | Yes 14 days |
| Free | Yes 100 SMS a month | Yes 150 messages and 100 parties a month |
| Entry | Starter: $59.99, 3,000 SMS a month | Starter: $39 for 1,000 messages, $69 for 2,500 |
| Mid | Business: $99.99, 5,000 SMS a month | Business: $79 for 1,000 messages, $139 for 5,000 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |

## Support

NextMe offers live chat on every paid plan, phone support on Custom, and hands-on help for live events, including onsite technicians. TablesReady offers email support on weekdays, with phone support and an account manager on Enterprise.

## Conclusion

**NextMe** is the stronger fit for most teams: more texts for the price, a virtual waiting room that turns the wait into engagement, native apps on iOS and Android, live chat support, and a platform that scales from one restaurant to clinics, retail and large events. **TablesReady** suits full-service restaurants that want table management, reservations, Square POS and Reserve with Google in their waitlist tool.

For more detail, read our [NextMe vs TablesReady blog post](https://nextmeapp.com/blog/restaurant-operations/nextme-vs-tablesready-best-waitlist-app-for-restaurants/).

Weighing more than two apps? We compared [the best waitlist apps](https://nextmeapp.com/blog/waitlist-and-queue-management/best-waitlist-apps-compared/) side by side.

**If you’re a current TablesReady customer**, we can move you to NextMe and import your existing data. [Reach out to us](https://nextmeapp.com/contact-us/) to learn more.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextMe cheaper than TablesReady?

At the same texting volume, yes. NextMe Starter is $59.99 a month with 3,000 SMS, and Business is $99.99 with 5,000. On TablesReady, 2,500 messages a month cost $69 on Starter, and 5,000 cost $99 on Starter or $139 on Business. TablesReady’s entry price is lower, at $39 a month for 1,000 messages.

### Does TablesReady have a virtual waiting room?

TablesReady gives guests a branded page with their place in line and estimated wait. NextMe’s [virtual waiting room](https://nextmeapp.com/virtual-waiting-room/) does that too, and adds your own content, offers, polls and sponsor messages while guests wait.

### Does TablesReady have an Android app?

TablesReady has a native app for iPhone and iPad, and Android users run its web app. NextMe has native iOS and Android apps, plus a web app for any browser.

### Which is better for restaurants?

Both work well for walk-in waitlists. NextMe is the better fit if you want more texts for your money and a waiting room that keeps guests engaged. TablesReady is a good choice if you want table management and reservations in the same tool, with Square POS and Reserve with Google built in.

### Can I switch to NextMe from TablesReady?

Yes. We support data migrations from existing vendors using CSV exports. Our team moves your key data and workflows into NextMe, with most migrations done within 3 to 5 business days.