PagerTec offers low-cost coaster pagers — but even cheap hardware brings charging, breakage, hygiene concerns, and limited range. BuzzMyTable replaces the entire device ecosystem with a QR code.
Low-cost coasters are the first to crack, lose battery capacity, or stop pairing with the base station. Replacements add up quickly.
Staff must collect every coaster, dock them, and hope they're all charged by opening. One missed pager means one frustrated guest.
Shared plastic coasters pass between dozens of hands daily. Sanitising every unit between guests is time-consuming and easy to skip.
PagerTec coasters can't connect to your POS, display your brand, or tell you anything about wait times or notification success.
| Feature | PagerTec | BuzzMyTable |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | Base station + coasters | None |
| Upfront cost | $200–$800 | $0 |
| Replacement cost | $10–$25 per coaster | N/A — no hardware |
| Range | 100–300 m (RF) | Unlimited (internet) |
| Notification types | Vibrate + LED | Push, sound, vibration, screen flash, live status |
| Charging | Nightly | Not needed |
| Hygiene | Shared device — must sanitise | Contactless — guest's own phone |
| POS integration | No | Simple REST API |
| Branding & analytics | None | Full branding + Google Analytics |
QR code prints on the receipt
Live status page — no app needed
One tap in the dashboard
Push notification anywhere they are
Switch from PagerTec to BuzzMyTable and eliminate hardware costs entirely.