vFound vs CoatCheck
CoatCheck is a coat check app with monthly plans plus a fee for each ticket issued.
vFound Checkroom gives each coat, bag or suitcase a number and a photo, puts the ticket on the guest’s phone and hands things back with one scan, for one yearly price per venue.
CoatCheck facts checked against its public website on 25 September 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | vFound | CoatCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | US$199 per venue a year, unlimited tickets; 14-day free trial, no card | Starter $35 a month, Growth $99, Scale $249, billed monthly, plus $0.25 per coat ticket issuedSource |
| Guest ticket | Numbered QR ticket on the guest’s phone, emailed or printed; no app | Ticket by text message or app; hangers tagged by number, QR or NFCSource |
| Photo of the item | Photo of each item at check-in | Photo attached to the ticketSource |
| Self check-in | Guests fill in their ticket from a QR sign; staff give it a number | A poster QR code opens a pre-register page before the counterSource |
| Fees | Staff record a fee as cash or card, with nightly totals; vFound does not take guest payments | Guests can pay through Stripe Connect, with a per-payment platform feeSource |
| Things left at closing | End the night: what is left is listed, and chosen items move to vFound Lost & Found with their photo; guests who left an email are told | Not publicly statedSource |
Choose CoatCheck if
- You want guests to pay the coat fee on their phone.
- You want text message tickets or NFC hanger tags.
- You run a few events a year and prefer a monthly plan.
Choose vFound if
- You want one yearly price with no per-ticket fee.
- You want luggage storage with collect-by times at the same desk.
- You want things left at closing to move into lost and found.
Frequently asked questions
How does vFound Checkroom compare with CoatCheck on price?+
CoatCheck publishes monthly plans from $35 plus $0.25 for each coat ticket issued. vFound Checkroom costs US$199 per venue a year, plus applicable taxes, with unlimited tickets and a 14-day free trial.
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