Comparison

ServQueue vs ScanQueue

Two Australian-built queue systems, head to head. Pricing tiers, included SMS, and where each one really wins.

ServQueue and ScanQueue are the two closest matches for an Australian small business comparing modern queue software — both are AU-built self-serve SaaS, both use QR check-in, both bill in AUD. The differences sit in pricing tiers, included SMS, multi-location, and a few features that only one product ships.

Where they're the same

  • Australian-built and -operated, hosted in Australia, billed in AUD.
  • Customers join via QR code at the counter — no app to download.
  • Real-time staff dashboard, customer-facing wait estimate, SMS callbacks.
  • SMS sent via Australian gateways (both use ClickSend).
  • Live in roughly five minutes from sign-up.

Feature-by-feature

CapabilityServQueueScanQueueEdge
Free tier7-day Basic trial (no card)Yes — Starter (10 customers/day, 5 SMS/mo)ScanQueue
Entry paid planBasic — $59 AUD/monthEssential — $49 AUD/monthScanQueue
Entry paid SMS quota300 SMS/month included25 SMS/monthServQueue
Mid-tier plan + SMSGrowth $129 — 800 SMS/monthGrowth $99 — 500 SMS/monthTie
Top-tier plan + SMSPro $209 — 1,500 SMS, multi-locationPro $249 — 1,400 SMS, multi-locationServQueue
Enterprise tierTalk to us (custom)Enterprise $499 AUD/monthTie
Multi-locationPro planPro planTie
Live chat with customersUnlimited on every planNot promoted as a featureServQueue
Photo & PDF sharing in chatYes (Growth and Pro)Not promoted as a featureServQueue
TV display boardYes, on every planNot promoted as a featureServQueue
Appointments add-onYes — $39/mo, any planNot promoted as a featureServQueue
Data residencyAustralia (AWS Sydney)Australia (per vendor blog)Tie
CurrencyAUD, GST inclusiveAUDTie
Customer-facing appNone — QR + browserNone — QR + browserTie

ScanQueue information is sourced from their public pricing page as of 1 June 2026. Vendor plans, prices and features change — always confirm on the vendor's current site before deciding. ServQueue figures are taken from our pricing page.

Pick ServQueue if

  • Your SMS volume is real (≥ 25 SMS/mo): ServQueue Basic's 300 SMS beats ScanQueue Essential's 25.
  • You want unlimited live chat with customers as a core part of the workflow.
  • You want photo / PDF sharing in chat (mechanics, salons, allied health).
  • You need online appointments + Stripe deposits on top of the queue ($39/mo add-on).
  • You want Pro-tier with 1,500 SMS and multi-location for $209 (vs ScanQueue Pro at $249 / 1,400 SMS).
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Pick ScanQueue if

  • You genuinely need a forever-free tier and your volume fits 10 customers/day.
  • Live chat and file sharing aren't part of how you operate.
  • Your SMS volume is between 25 and 300 messages — ScanQueue Essential at $49 may edge ServQueue.

Common questions about ServQueue vs ScanQueue

Is ServQueue cheaper than ScanQueue?

It depends on the tier. ScanQueue's Essential is $10/month cheaper than ServQueue's Basic, but only includes 25 SMS/month vs 300. At the Pro tier, ServQueue ($209 — 1,500 SMS, multi-location) is $40 cheaper than ScanQueue ($249 — 1,400 SMS, multi-location). For most active Australian SMBs sending more than a handful of SMS a week, ServQueue works out cheaper.

Can I migrate from ScanQueue to ServQueue?

Yes, and there's nothing technical to import. Queues are stateless from one shift to the next — generate a ServQueue QR code, swap it at the counter, and you're live in under five minutes. Existing customer contact details from ScanQueue can be exported by their support if you need a copy for your records.

Is ServQueue built in Australia?

Yes. ServQueue is built and operated in Australia by Mindrift (ABN 77 190 329 645). Customer data is stored in AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2). SMS is sent via ClickSend, an Australian gateway. ScanQueue is also Australian-built — the AU-residency comparison is a tie between these two.

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