Ask HN: Building qApp: a minimal queue management platform

Hi everyone,

I'm currently developing qApp, a lightweight queue and appointment reservation management system for businesses (banks, clinics, shops, etc.). The idea is to let customers join a queue through a simple online form and receive updates via SMS — no apps, no complicated logins.

qApp will support two queue modes:

Normal queue: first-come, first-served.

Reservation queue: customers choose from available time slots.

Each business will also have:

A simple dashboard for managing queues and customers.

A pay-as-you-go model for service usage.

Authentication and session control built-in.

Goal: Create a simple, secure, and affordable solution for small and medium-sized businesses, with minimal complexity both for users and businesses.

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I'm looking for:

Feedback and suggestions on the overall idea

UX and product improvement ideas

Potential collaborations or partnerships

Any comments, advice, or even tough criticism is very welcome!

aristofun 16 hours ago

what are your top 3 competitors?

muconto107 13 hours ago

Hi, Qmatic,Qwaiting and waitwhile