wakesys vs Grabby

Running a wake park?
You need more than a rider app.

Grabby is a mobile app for wakeboarders to discover events. wakesys is professional park management software — booking, POS, waivers, capacity management, and everything you need to run your operation.

Grabby started as a rider-facing app for finding wakeboarding events. They've since tried to bolt on booking and POS features — essentially copying wakesys functionality and even our hardware designs. But bolting features onto a social app doesn't make it business software. If you're running a wake park, you need a purpose-built system: pre-arrival waivers, proper POS, capacity management, and real-time reporting. That's what wakesys delivers.

Feature Comparison

wakesys vs Grabby

See how wakesys stacks up feature by feature.

Feature
wakesys
Grabby
B2B park management platform
Pre-arrival digital waivers
Capacity management
Access control & RFID
Fiscal compliance for DE/AT (RKSV, KassenSichV)

⚠️ Using non-compliant POS in AT/DE is illegal. Fines start at €25,000.

Group claim links
Business reporting & analytics
Full point of sale system
Online booking system
Mobile app
Free tier
All of 2026
Free for riders
Target audience
Park operators
Riders
Why Switch

Why operators choose wakesys over Grabby

Real reasons from real park operators who made the switch.

Built for park operators

Grabby was built for riders to discover events. wakesys was built for park operators to run their businesses. We understand your operations.

Full point of sale system

Process walk-ins, sell retail and rentals, manage tabs, and handle group bookings — all from the same system. Grabby doesn't have a POS.

Pre-arrival waivers that work

Guests sign waivers before they arrive. Groups share claim links. No more clipboards at the dock. Grabby doesn't handle waivers.

Real capacity management

Control how many riders per session, manage queue priority, prevent overbooking. Critical for safety. Not available in Grabby.

60-second mobile booking

Your guests book in 60 seconds on their phones, not by downloading a separate app. Embedded directly on your website.

Free for all of 2026

Full business software, zero cost. No credit card required. Try everything risk-free.

The wakesys Difference

What sets wakesys apart

Features you won't find anywhere else.

B2B vs Consumer Platform

This is the fundamental difference: Grabby is a consumer app for riders to discover wakeboarding events. wakesys is B2B software for park operators to manage their entire business. They're not really competitors — they serve completely different audiences. If you're running a wake park, you need wakesys.

Complete Park Management

wakesys isn't just booking software — it's your entire operation. Online booking with pre-arrival waivers, walk-in POS, retail and rental sales, capacity management, real-time reporting, and customer CRM. Everything in one platform.

Pre-Arrival Digital Waivers

The feature that changes everything. Guests sign waivers at home before they arrive. Group organizers share a claim link — every parent signs their own kid's waiver. Zero waiver queues on arrival day. Essential for any wake park, and Grabby doesn't offer it.

Built by Park Operators

We run parks ourselves. Every feature in wakesys exists because we needed it at our own facilities. We understand peak day chaos, seasonal staffing, and the importance of getting guests on the water fast.

Migration Guide

How to switch from Grabby

Most parks are live within a single day. Here's the typical migration path.

1

Book a Demo

Schedule a 15-minute call with our team. We'll show you wakesys and discuss your specific needs as a wake park operator.

2

Configure Products

Set up your sessions, packages, and pricing. Most parks complete this in 1-2 hours.

3

Set Up Waivers

Create your digital waiver with our templates or import your existing waiver language. Enable pre-arrival signing.

4

Connect Payments

Link your Stripe account to wakesys. Start accepting payments immediately.

5

Embed on Website

Add the wakesys booking widget to your website. One line of code, works everywhere.

6

Go Live

Start accepting bookings. Your guests book, sign waivers, and arrive ready to ride.

Need help with migration? Our team will guide you through every step.

FAQ

Switching from Grabby?

Common questions answered.

They're fundamentally different products for different audiences. Grabby is a consumer mobile app for wakeboarders to discover events and connect with other riders. wakesys is B2B park management software for operators — booking, POS, waivers, capacity management, reporting, and everything you need to run a wake park.

Ready to make the switch?

We'll help you migrate from Grabby. Most parks are up and running in a single day.

See it in action

15 minutes. No pressure. We'll show you why operators are switching to wakesys.