Qtrac vs Wavetec:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wavetec had more branded searches than Qtrac among queue management software worldwide. Wavetec had about 2,400 branded searches, while Qtrac had 1,900. Wavetec made up 5.8% of all queue management software searches we track, and Qtrac accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about queue management software, Wavetec appeared in two of the five answers and Qtrac in none.
Who do people search for more?
Wavetec, about 26% more searches than Qtrac
Who does AI mention more?
Wavetec, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Qtrac in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Wavetec, the only one of the two named
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Top queue management software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wavetec was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Qtrac did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Waitwhile3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qmatic3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Qminder3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QLess2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Wavetec2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
WaitWell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Skiplino1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Qtrac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which queue management system should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best queue management systems?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best queue management system for a walk-in service business?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“queue management system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“virtual queue”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Qtrac or Wavetec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Qtrac and Wavetec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight queue management software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wavetec, Qtrac. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QLess | Waitwhile | Qmatic | Qminder | Wavetec | Qtrac | Skiplino | WaitWell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.9% | 28.9% | 19.4% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 28.7% | 15.6% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 38% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 5% | 5% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.3% | 28% | 15.3% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.4% | 29.4% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.3% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 5% | 4.2% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 30.1% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.1% | 30.1% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.4% | 29.4% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 0.05% |
How has the Qtrac and Wavetec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Qtrac took it in December 2025, Wavetec took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Qtrac’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide moved from 4.5% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wavetec’s share of searches among queue management software worldwide moved from 5.7% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for queue management software worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Qtrac nor Wavetec moved beyond provider rounding among queue management software in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Qtrac’s and Wavetec’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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