The flat-price alternative to Carbonara App
Carbonara charges by your monthly booking volume and locks the QR waitlist and deposits behind its higher tiers. SeatSoon keeps it simple — one flat price, every feature, no per-cover fees.
| SeatSoon | Carbonara App | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One flat monthly fee | Usage-based (by booking volume) |
| QR walk-in waitlist | Core — every plan | Gated to higher tiers |
| Deposits / no-show links | Flat (on the roadmap) | Higher tiers only |
| WhatsApp-first notifications | Built for it | Limited |
| Reserve with Google | On the roadmap | Top tier only |
| Founding offer | −50% for life | — |
Switch to flat, founding pricing
We're onboarding 20 founding venues right now.
No app for guests · No card for the call · Cancel anytime
Questions
- Is SeatSoon a Carbonara alternative?
- Yes — the same walk-in waitlist job, but at one flat price with the QR waitlist and WhatsApp notifications included from the start.
- How is the pricing different?
- Carbonara's fee rises with your monthly booking volume. SeatSoon is a single flat fee no matter how busy you get, and founding venues lock −50% for life.
- Do my guests need an app?
- No. They scan a QR and everything happens in their mobile browser — no install.
- Can I switch from Carbonara?
- We're onboarding founding venues now. Reserve a spot or request early access and we'll help you move over.