An honest comparison
turnda vs Qminder
Qminder is built for large organisations, with iPads and Apple TVs at the desk.
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In one line each
Qminder
Qminder is built for large organisations, with iPads and Apple TVs at the desk.
turnda
turnda puts a live waiting line on your customers' phones, with every feature in every package and WhatsApp and email updates included.
Side by side
| Row | Qminder | turnda |
|---|---|---|
| Messages | Texts included in the US, UK and Canada | WhatsApp and email updates included — no fee per message; email has a monthly allowance |
| SMS | Yes — in the US, UK and Canada | No |
| Customer app | Not stated | None needed |
| Hardware | Staff use iPad and Apple TV | None — a tablet, a recent smart TV or a browser stick |
| Several locations | Unlimited locations; cross-location view only on Premium | One dashboard, every location on one package |
| Walk-ins and bookings | Not stated | One line |
| Journeys (several stops, one link) | Not stated | Yes |
| Languages | Not stated | Six, Arabic right to left |
| Sales call | Not stated | No — start yourself |
Their details as published on their website on 3 October 2026. Products change — check theirs before you decide. Where we read it: Qminder.
Where they're stronger
- A long track record and many reviews
- Integrations, API, single sign-on
- Texts in three countries
Where turnda is stronger
- No Apple hardware
- Multi-location view at every location
- Six languages
Switching
Customers don't have an account to move. Run both for a week; the only change is which QR code is on your counter.
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