A pager fleet is a real outlay: a base station and a stack of pucks up front, then a steady drip of replacements as they get dropped, lost, or stop holding charge.
Here's how the usual paging options compare, and why most venues can skip the hardware altogether.
How the options stack up
| Option | What it is | Best for | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRS (Long Range Systems) | Coaster pagers | Big venues with cash to spend | Pricey up front; pucks go missing |
| JTECH | Hardware pagers | Established, busy restaurants | Costs to buy and maintain; range limits |
| Generic coaster pagers | Cheap buzzer hardware | Whoever wants the lowest sticker price | Batteries, breakage, constant replacing |
| Bzz | A buzzer that lives on the guest's phone | Small venues who want to ditch pagers and texts | Nothing to buy or recharge |
Why owners pick Bzz
No phone numbers to collect
Guests join with a quick scan or tap — no app, no sign-up, no number to hand over. Less faff for them, and a lot less customer data sitting on your plate.
The wait pays for itself
While someone's watching their place in line on their phone, you can put a drink, a side, or a deal in front of them. Most tools just run the queue — this one earns off it.
Easy on a busy shift
Add a guest, tap when they're ready, done. Your team gets the hang of it in a minute, even mid-rush.
Cheap to run
One flat monthly price, plus a free plan you can actually use. No per-text charges, no pagers to buy, drop, or charge overnight.
The bottom line
"If you're tired of buying, charging, and chasing coaster pagers, Bzz is the one to look at in 2026 — the buzzer's on the guest's phone, so there's nothing to lose."