Comparison

CaptiveWiFi vs Stampede

Stampede offers guest WiFi marketing for hospitality venues. CaptiveWiFi goes further - with real-time CRM lookups, loyalty enrolment in 15 seconds, a Live Guest Dashboard and a feedback module that unifies WiFi surveys, Google Reviews and reservation platform data.

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CaptiveWiFi vs Stampede
Feature comparison

How the platforms compare.

An honest comparison of the features that matter most to hospitality operators.

FeatureCaptiveWiFiStampede
Branded captive portalYesYes
First-party email captureYes, verifiedYes
Built-in email verificationYesNot advertised
Live CRM lookup at loginYes, in real timeUnified guest CRM
Loyalty enrolment at WiFi loginYes, in 15 secondsYes, points on WiFi login
Gamification (games / prize draws)YesNot advertised
Reservation / booking syncSevenRooms, OpenTable, ResDiary, CollinsNative bookings
Reviews & feedbackWiFi + Google + reservationNative reviews
Weekly competitor intelligenceYes (Pulse Score)No
AI assistant integration (MCP)Yes (Claude AI, ChatGPT)Not advertised
Shareable live guest dashboardYes, via a shareable linkDashboard
Multi-site / group loginYes, across all locationsMulti-venue
Built for hospitalityExclusivelyYes
GDPR-first consent per channelYesGDPR compliant
Typical setupUnder 1 hourSelf-serve

Based on publicly available information from Stampede's website and our own assessment, July 2026. Features may change, so we recommend verifying current capabilities directly with Stampede before making a decision.

Key differences

Where CaptiveWiFi goes further.

Loyalty in 15 seconds
Guest connects to WiFi and is enrolled in your loyalty programme simultaneously. No second step. No app needed. Direct integrations with Leat, Como, Paytronix, Pepper and Square.
Live Guest Dashboard
See who is in the room the moment they connect. Walk-ins, VIPs and loyalty members visible to front of house in real time. Shareable link - no login needed for your team.
CRM live lookup at login
Existing guests in your CRM are recognised at WiFi login and skipped straight through - no re-entering name or details. Works with Airship, Klaviyo, SevenRooms and more.
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FAQ

CaptiveWiFi vs Stampede: common questions.

What is CaptiveWiFi, and how does it compare to Stampede?
CaptiveWiFi is a guest WiFi and captive portal platform built exclusively for hospitality. A WiFi login becomes a verified, GDPR-compliant guest profile that enrols the guest in loyalty in about 15 seconds, syncs live to your CRM across 50+ integrations, and appears on a real-time front-of-house dashboard. Stampede is a broader all-in-one hospitality platform that bundles table bookings, gift cards, guest WiFi, loyalty and marketing under one vendor; its Pro tier is reported at around £299 per venue per month by third-party sources. CaptiveWiFi is a focused guest-WiFi-and-loyalty platform with a free tier and a Growth plan from £33 ($42) per venue per month billed annually (£40/$50 monthly), designed to pair with the booking and POS tools you already run. If you want one vendor for bookings plus gift cards plus WiFi, Stampede consolidates that; for focused WiFi and loyalty at a lower cost, CaptiveWiFi fits.
Is CaptiveWiFi cheaper than Stampede?
Generally yes for guest WiFi and loyalty: CaptiveWiFi is free for one venue then £33 ($42) per venue per month billed annually (£40/$50 monthly), while Stampede's Pro tier is reported at around £299 per venue per month (a third-party figure, so confirm with Stampede). Stampede costs more because it also bundles bookings, gift cards and marketing.
Does CaptiveWiFi include bookings and gift cards like Stampede?
No. CaptiveWiFi focuses on guest WiFi, loyalty, feedback and CRM, and integrates with the booking and POS tools you already use rather than replacing them. Stampede offers native table bookings and 0% commission gift cards.
Is there a free plan?
CaptiveWiFi offers a Starter plan that is free forever for a single venue. Stampede has no free tier and quotes custom pricing.
Which is better for a multi-venue group?
If you want to consolidate bookings, gift cards, WiFi and marketing under one vendor, Stampede reduces vendor count. If you already run those tools and want focused WiFi and loyalty at a lower per-venue cost (where your venue also owns the guest data), CaptiveWiFi is the leaner fit.