Waitlist vs Back In Stock Notifier
How Waitlist compares to the popular WooCommerce back-in-stock plugins.
Feature comparison overview
| Feature | Waitlist | Back In Stock Notifier |
|---|---|---|
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Variation-level waitlists in free | Yes | - |
| Guest sign-up (no account) | Yes | Yes |
| My Account waitlist tab | Yes | - |
| Admin dashboard + CSV export | Yes | - |
| Open source (GPLv2) | Yes | Core GPL |
| Paid plan price | from €29/yr | Free + Pro |
Competitor data and pricing as of June 2026; check the vendors' sites for current pricing.
Why choose Waitlist?
Transparent pricing
Full core features are free and open source. Paid licenses come with honest renewal rates and no hidden vendor lock-in.
Performance and CWV focus
Built without heavy external JavaScript libraries or layout shifts. Designed to keep mobile PageSpeed scores high.
Modern WooCommerce ready
Tested with High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS), Cart and Checkout Blocks, and the latest PHP versions.
WooCommerce back-in-stock notifications and waitlists
Step-by-step setup guide, architectural best practices, and store workflow recommendations.
Compare against other solutions
Frequently asked questions
How does Waitlist compare to YITH Waitlist and Back In Stock Notifier?
All three send back-in-stock emails. Waitlist includes per-variation waitlists and guest sign-up free (YITH gates both behind its ~$99.99/yr premium), plus a My Account tab and CSV export; PRO from €29/yr. Pricing as of June 2026.
Is Waitlist a direct alternative to Back In Stock Notifier?
Yes. Both plugins address similar store workflows in WooCommerce. Waitlist focuses on a clean open-source core, no jQuery dependency, full HPOS compatibility, and predictable pricing.
Ready to try Waitlist?
Waitlist adds a lightweight waitlist to out-of-stock WooCommerce products. Shoppers leave an email in one step; your store sends a notification automatically, through your own WordPress mailer, with no external service and no heavy JavaScript on the storefront.