---
title: "14 Best Online Restaurant Reservation Systems (2026): Pricing Compared"
description: "Compare 14 restaurant reservation systems for 2026, including Eat App, OpenTable, Resy and SevenRooms: pricing, per-cover fees and who owns guest data."
image: https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp
---

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- Product
  
  Product
  
  Features
  
    - [![Online reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/bx_globe.svg) Online Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-reservation-software)
    - [![Powered by AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Powered%20by%20AI.svg) AI Powered](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-restaurant-software)
    - [![Booking channels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector.svg) Booking Channels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/booking-channels)
    - [![WhatsApp Brand icon (1)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/WhatsApp%20Brand%20icon%20(1).svg) WhatsApp Messaging](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/whatsapp-messaging-for-restaurants)
    - [![Table management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector%20(1).svg) Table management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/table-management)
    - [![loyality-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/eatapp-2024/loyality-icon.svg) Loyalty Suite](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/loyalty-suite)
    - [![Guest database and crm](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Group%20289293.svg) Guest database & CRM](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/crm-restaurants)
    - [![shift-management-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/shift-management-icon.svg) Shift management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/shift-management)
    - [![reports and trends](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Group%20289294.svg) Reports & Trends](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/analytics)
    - [![pay-at-table](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/pay-at-table/pay-at-table.svg) Pay At Table](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/pay-at-table)
    - [![Waitlist](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Group%20289295.svg) Waitlist](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/waitlist)
    - [![event-management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/global/icons/event-management.svg) Event Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/event-management-software)
    - [![review-management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/review-management.svg) Review Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/review-management)
    - [![venue-management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/venue-management.svg) Venue Management](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/venue-management)

  Eat App for
  
    - [![Host Stand Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Host%20Stand%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Host%20Stand%20Image.webp) ![Host stand](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/eva_person-outline.svg) Host Stand](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/host-stand)
    - [![Dine In Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Dine%20In%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Dine%20In%20Image.webp) ![dine in experience](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/fluent_food-24-regular-1.svg) Dine-in Experience](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/dine-in-experience)
    - [![Marketing Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Marketing%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Marketing%20Image.webp) ![marketing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/nimbus_marketing.svg) Marketing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-marketing)
    - [![Integrations Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Integrations%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Integrations%20Image.webp) ![Integrations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/icon-park-outline_connect.svg) Integrations](https://eatapp.co/integrations)

  [Enterprise sales ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hospitality-groups)
  
  [Request demo ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/cs/c/?cta_guid=68ca4857-91b1-4db2-824c-4376712a3271&signature=AAH58kEI6d6HW7QesiG7NRf_zGKfpw00dg&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.hubspot.com%2F&portal_id=3390327&pageId=134702448477&placement_guid=4061114a-c5d0-48e7-a157-a53b2b49732c&click=bdaa4274-956d-45f7-84e0-ee74382ad6de&redirect_url=APefjpHhhS1kTetesBqywNwoHrwbNq-GZOVIXw67IxzkRCvnoRl3bd7B1Qxpua2engDEnPHo4PggEFIL2UlBJ6aT2TsHwO-9Bxk6n8HujPjU2UG2YkaB0CdQOYISHC_ZDgMcLJafABw-_vEAhqZpFX8Wk11SlL41AEuAfrzIWNvuhdY0KgiYtzy2QHcwOaWsm5ArVWyEoChVD2FYdWQgq990hg_BIk9HYRMCzEzbSl-ko4AH7xwIw2JWN_ZMFCyn0WRUqxq4-p6XDZ4Ie-c73i1rfUEEqtIU7g&hsutk=f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71&canon=https%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.eatapp.co%2F&ts=1758189673927&__hstc=45788219.f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71.1758094528211.1758094528211.1758094528211.1)
- Customers
  
  Customers
  
  Eat App for
  
    - [![Restaurants Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Restaurants%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Restaurants%20Image.webp) ![For restaurants](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/fluent_food-24-regular-1.svg) Restaurants](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/software-for-restaurants)
    - [![Enterprise Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Enterprise%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Enterprise%20Image.webp) ![Enterprise](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/ri_hotel-line.svg) Enterprise](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hospitality-groups)
    - [![Hospitality Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Hospitality%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Hospitality%20Image.webp) ![Hospitality groups](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/ri_community-line.svg) Hospitality Groups](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hospitality-groups)
    - [![Cafes](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Coffee-1.svg) Cafes](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/software-for-cafes)
    - [![Hotels Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Hotels%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Hotels%20Image.webp) ![Hotels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/lucide_concierge-bell.svg) Hotels](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hotels)
    - [![Bars & Brewery Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Bars%20%26%20Brewery%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Bars%20%26%20Brewery%20Image.webp) ![Bars & Breweries](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Vector-4.svg) Bars & Breweries](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/software-for-bars)
    - [![Nightlife Image](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Nightlife%20Image.webp?width=400&height=202&name=Nightlife%20Image.webp) ![Nightlife](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Clip%20path%20group.svg) Nightlife](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/software-for-nightclubs)

   Case studies

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  ![case-studies-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/case-studies-icon.svg)
  
  [Moving from Pen and Paper to Reservation Software](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/moving-pen-paper-to-reservation-software)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at Bombay Bungalow - a..

  ![case-studies-icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/case-studies-icon.svg)
  
  [Providing guests with seamless online booking options](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/providing-guests-with-a-seamless-online-booking-option-and-improving-guest-loyalty)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at not one but two exquisite...

  [Enterprise sales ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/for-hospitality-groups)
  
  [Request demo ![green-arrow](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/green-arrow.svg)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/cs/c/?cta_guid=68ca4857-91b1-4db2-824c-4376712a3271&signature=AAH58kEI6d6HW7QesiG7NRf_zGKfpw00dg&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.hubspot.com%2F&portal_id=3390327&pageId=134702448477&placement_guid=4061114a-c5d0-48e7-a157-a53b2b49732c&click=bdaa4274-956d-45f7-84e0-ee74382ad6de&redirect_url=APefjpHhhS1kTetesBqywNwoHrwbNq-GZOVIXw67IxzkRCvnoRl3bd7B1Qxpua2engDEnPHo4PggEFIL2UlBJ6aT2TsHwO-9Bxk6n8HujPjU2UG2YkaB0CdQOYISHC_ZDgMcLJafABw-_vEAhqZpFX8Wk11SlL41AEuAfrzIWNvuhdY0KgiYtzy2QHcwOaWsm5ArVWyEoChVD2FYdWQgq990hg_BIk9HYRMCzEzbSl-ko4AH7xwIw2JWN_ZMFCyn0WRUqxq4-p6XDZ4Ie-c73i1rfUEEqtIU7g&hsutk=f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71&canon=https%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.eatapp.co%2F&ts=1758189673927&__hstc=45788219.f119a48eaaca834954aba37a26f03d71.1758094528211.1758094528211.1758094528211.1)
- [Pricing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/pricing)
  
  Pricing
- [How it works?](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/demo)
  
  How it works?
- Resources
  
  Resources
  
  Learn
  
    - [![Eat App Blog](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector%20(2).svg) Blogs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog)
    - [![How to guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Group.svg) Guides & Tools](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/resources-and-guides)
    - [![Help center](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/2023-updated-home/menu-icons/Vector%20(3).svg) Help Center](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge)
    - [![case-studies](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/images/case-studies.svg) Case Studies](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/topic/case-studies)
    - [![Ai Prompt guide Brand icon](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Ai%20Prompt%20guide%20Brand%20icon.svg) AI Prompt Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-restaurant-guides)
    - [![become a partner](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/icons/become%20a%20partner.svg) Become a partner](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/become-a-partner-eat-app)

   Featured blogs

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  [![Floor Plan Control from Anywhere](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems)
  
  [14 Best Restaurant Reservation Systems in...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems)
  
   The best restaurant reservation system depends on how you get your...

  [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Table%20Management%20System-1.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Table%20Management%20System-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-waitlist-management-systems)
  
  [10 Best Restaurant Waitlist Apps in 2026...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-waitlist-management-systems)
  
   The best restaurant waitlist software for most venues in 2026 is Eat...

   AI prompt guides

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  ![TripAdvisor & More Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=1812&height=1072&name=TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png)
  
  [Customer Acquisition Strategy eBook](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-customer-acquisition-guide-for-restaurants)
  
  How to get more guests online and triple your restaurant revenue.

  ![Google Bookings (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png?width=1812&height=1072&name=Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png)
  
  [Set Up Google Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-google-my-business-optimization-ebook)
  
  Receive bookings from millions of potential diners searching your restaurant on Google.

   Featured blogs

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  [![Floor Plan Control from Anywhere](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Product%20Suite%20Updated.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems)
  
  [14 Best Restaurant Reservation Systems in...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems)
  
   The best restaurant reservation system depends on how you get your...

  [![](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20App%20Table%20Management%20System-1.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Table%20Management%20System-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-waitlist-management-systems)
  
  [10 Best Restaurant Waitlist Apps in 2026...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-waitlist-management-systems)
  
   The best restaurant waitlist software for most venues in 2026 is Eat...

  [![how to franchise a restaurant](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/image5%20(6)-2-1.webp?width=200&name=image5%20(6)-2-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/how-to-franchise-a-restaurant-)
  
  [How to Franchise a Restaurant: A Practical...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/how-to-franchise-a-restaurant-)
  
   Most restaurant owners, at some point, have the thought: what if I...

  [![service charge](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20(57)%20(1)-1.webp)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge)
  
  [What Is a Service Charge at a Restaurant? A...](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/what-is-service-charge)
  
   Six people, one long table, a $180 tab. The check lands and the...

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  ![TripAdvisor & More Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=200&name=TripAdvisor%20%26%20More%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png)
  
  [Customer Acquisition Strategy eBook](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-customer-acquisition-guide-for-restaurants)
  
  How to get more guests online and triple your restaurant revenue.

  ![Google Bookings (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png?width=200&name=Google%20Bookings%20(1)-2.png)
  
  [Set Up Google Reservations](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/restaurant-google-my-business-optimization-ebook)
  
  Receive bookings from millions of potential diners searching your restaurant on Google.

  ![Instagram Bookings (1)-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Instagram%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png?width=200&name=Instagram%20Bookings%20(1)-1.png)
  
  [Instagram Booking Widget Checklist](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/instagram-booking-widget-checklist)
  
  Activate your “Book now” button and allows diners to book from your IG profile.

  ![Facebook Integration Rectangle (1)-1-png](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Facebook%20Integration%20Rectangle%20(1)-1-png.webp?width=200&name=Facebook%20Integration%20Rectangle%20(1)-1-png.webp)
  
  [Turn Your Social Media Followers Into Guests](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/turn-social-media-followers-into-customers)
  
  This eBook guides you through social media integrations and how you can convert...

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  ![Eat App Overview](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Eat%20App%20Overview.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20App%20Overview.webp)
  
  [Eat App Overview](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/eat-app-overview)
  
  Overview of Eat App and our products

  ![Get Started](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Get%20Started.webp?width=200&name=Get%20Started.webp)
  
  [Getting Started](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/getting-started)
  
  How to set up your restaurant

  ![Featured Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/Featured%20Guides.webp?width=200&name=Featured%20Guides.webp)
  
  [Feature Guides](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/feature-guides)
  
  Detailed run-down of all our features

  ![FAQs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eatapp-2025/home/FAQs.webp?width=200&name=FAQs.webp)
  
  [FAQs](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/knowledge/faqs)
  
  We answer your burning questions

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  [Case Study: Moving from Pen and Paper..](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/moving-pen-paper-to-reservation-software)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at Bombay Bungalow - a newly re-branded...

  ![la-perle--jpeg](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/la-perle--jpeg.jpeg?width=200&name=la-perle--jpeg.jpeg)
  
  [Case Study: Providing guests with..](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/providing-guests-with-a-seamless-online-booking-option-and-improving-guest-loyalty)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at not one but two exquisite restaurants..

  ![Ula\_hero\_small-scaled](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Ula_hero_small-scaled.webp?width=200&name=Ula_hero_small-scaled.webp)
  
  [Case Study: Putting Your Staff First](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/case-study-putting-your-staff-first)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at Dubai's most awarded F&B group, Solutions..

  ![download (1)](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(1).webp?width=200&name=download%20(1).webp)
  
  [Case Study: Managing Large Restaurant Venues](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/case-study-managing-a-large-restaurant-venue)
  
  Our latest case study takes a look at La Cuadra de Salvador, an exclusive..
  
   

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  [Simplify your Restaurant Operations with AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/free-ai-operations-guide)
  
  Say hello to time spent driving revenue, improving operations..

  ![Eat (18) (1)-2](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Eat%20(18)%20(1)-2.webp?width=200&name=Eat%20(18)%20(1)-2.webp)
  
  [Create Responses to Guest Feedback](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-guestfeedback-guide)
  
  Respond thoughtfully to reviews to show appreciation, address concerns..

  ![Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1.png?width=200&name=Fine-Dining-Restaurant-Menu-Design-1.png)
  
  [Create the Ultimate Restaurant Menu with AI](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/ai-menu-guide)
  
  Design a menu that’s not only visually appealing but also tailored to your..

   Become A Partner

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  [Become a Partner](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/become-a-partner-eat-app)
  
  Boost Revenue with Eat App partner

  ![integration](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/integration.png?width=200&name=integration.png)
  
  [Integrations](https://eatapp.co/integrations)
  
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# 14 Best Online Restaurant Reservation Systems (2026): Pricing Compared

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 Senior Restaurant Specialist at Eat App

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 Co-founder and CEO of Eat App

The best restaurant reservation system depends on how you get your diners. Eat App is the best overall pick for most independent restaurants and groups: it has a real free plan, flat monthly pricing on direct bookings, and a full guest CRM. OpenTable has the largest diner network, but charges per seated network cover. Resy (which now includes Tock) suits upscale venues that want marketplace reach on a flat fee. SevenRooms suits hotel and enterprise groups that want deep CRM. Toast Tables makes sense only if you already run Toast POS.

We compared 14 systems on real cost per cover, guest data ownership, features, and support.

**Disclosure:** Eat App is our product. We hold it to the same template and list its limitations.

## Quick picks by situation

| Situation | Our pick | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best overall | [Eat App](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#1EatApp) | Free plan, flat monthly price on direct bookings, full CRM and WhatsApp messaging |
| Best free | [Eat App](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#1EatApp) | Free plan up to 100 covers a month with table management. [resOS](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#13resOS) is free up to 25 bookings |
| Best for small restaurants | [Eat App](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#1EatApp) | Free up to 100 covers a month; every paid plan, from Lite at $99, has no cover cap |
| Best for fine dining | [Resy](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#3Resy) | Flat fee, Amex cardholder demand, ticketed and prepaid experiences from Tock |
| Best for groups and hotels | [SevenRooms](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#5SevenRooms) | Deep CRM, group reporting and 100+ integrations, quoted by sales |
| Best for discovery | [OpenTable](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#2OpenTable) | Largest diner network, paid per seated network cover |
| Best if you are on Toast | [Toast Tables](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#7ToastTables) | Syncs table status with Toast POS in real time |

Jump to a review: [Eat App](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#1EatApp) · [OpenTable](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#2OpenTable) · [Resy](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#3Resy) · [Tock](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#4Tock) · [SevenRooms](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#5SevenRooms) · [Yelp Guest Manager](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#6YelpGuestManager) · [Toast Tables](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#7ToastTables) · [ResDiary](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#8ResDiary) · [Hostme](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#9Hostme) · [TheFork](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#10TheFork) · [Servme](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#11Servme) · [Tablein](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#12Tablein) · [resOS](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#13resOS) · [Table Agent](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/online-restaurant-reservation-systems#14TableAgent)

## Comparison table: 14 reservation systems at a glance

Prices are in the vendor's own currency, excluding tax. "Monthly" means billed month to month; "annual" means the monthly rate when you pay for a year.

| System | Best for | Starting paid price (monthly / annual) | Free plan | Per-cover fees | Guest data ownership | POS integration | Prices verified |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Eat App | Most independents and groups | $99 / $69 (Lite) | Yes, 100 covers/mo | None; bookings are commission-free | Restaurant | +$39/mo on Lite and Core; included on Pro | 19 Oct 2026 |
| OpenTable | Discovery volume | $149 (Basic, US only); annual not public | No (Basic free for 30 days) | $1.50 (Basic) or $1.00 (Core, Pro) per network cover; Basic also $0.25 per website cover or $49/mo flat | Mixed: network diners are OpenTable's | Core and Pro | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Resy | Upscale and fine dining | $289 / no annual rate published | No | None | Restaurant on direct bookings; Resy keeps its marketplace users | Platform tier up | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Tock (now part of Resy) | Prepaid and ticketed dining | $289 (Essential) / no annual rate | No | None; 3% (Essential) or 2% (Premium) on prepayments | Restaurant on direct bookings; Resy keeps its marketplace users | Premium tier | 19 Oct 2026 |
| SevenRooms | Hotel and enterprise groups | Not public, quoted by sales | No | None | Restaurant on direct bookings; DoorDash keeps its marketplace guests | Yes, 100+ integrations | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Yelp Guest Manager | Yelp-driven US discovery | $159 / $129 (Basic) | No | None | Mixed: Yelp marketplace | Plus tier up | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Toast Tables | Toast POS users | Not public; two tiers sold as Toast POS add-ons | No | None | Restaurant (in Toast) | Toast POS only | 19 Oct 2026 |
| ResDiary | UK and APAC venues wanting white-label | £109 / £109 (Evo Connect, UK) + VAT | No | None | Restaurant | £10/mo add-on | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Hostme | US independents wanting all-in-one | $109 / $98 (Mezzo) | No (14-day trial) | None on direct bookings; $2.50 per cover on Tripadvisor and Michelin Guide bookings | Restaurant | Grande tier | 19 Oct 2026 |
| TheFork | Restaurants relying on TheFork in Europe | Not public, quoted by sales; varies by country | No | Commission per cover on TheFork and partner bookings | Mixed: TheFork marketplace | Varies by market | 19 Oct 2026 (no public price) |
| Servme | MENA restaurants and hotels | $129 per venue, billed annually (Starter); monthly not published | No | None; 1% on deposits and pre-authorizations | Restaurant | Advanced tier | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Tablein | Small European restaurants | €67 / $79 (Starter, 50 bookings); annual only on Success | No (14-day trial) | €0.67 (Starter) or €0.37 (Growth) per booking over the limit | Restaurant | No | 19 Oct 2026 |
| resOS | Very small venues | $47 / $37 (Basic) | Yes, 25 bookings/mo | None | Restaurant | Limited | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Table Agent | Basic booking on zero budget | $0; payments or SMS $29/mo | Yes | None | Mixed: listed on Table Agent unless you pay $30/mo | No | 19 Oct 2026 |

## No-show protection compared

Price tells you what a system costs. No-show tools decide how many covers you lose. We checked what each system offers to prevent no-shows, using the vendor's own pages. "Not stated" means we could not confirm the feature on the vendor's public pages. It does not mean the feature is missing. Checked 26 Oct 2026.

| System | Automated reminders | Guest can confirm or cancel | Deposits and card holds | No-show fee to card | Waitlist | Offers freed slots automatically | What it costs |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Eat App | SMS, email, WhatsApp | Yes | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in and online | Partly: table-ready alerts | SMS: contact us; WhatsApp allowances on paid plans |
| OpenTable | SMS, email | Yes, with Premium SMS | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in and online | Partly: Notify Me alerts diners, who rebook themselves | Premium SMS $24/mo on Core, included on Pro; 2% on prepaid experiences |
| Resy | SMS | Not stated | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in, online and Notify | Yes (Notify) | Standard payment processing fees |
| Tock | SMS, email | Yes, two-way text | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in, online and Notify | Yes (Notify) | 3% (Essential) or 2% (Premium) on prepayments |
| SevenRooms | SMS, email | Yes, two-way SMS | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in and online | Yes (Priority Alerts) | Quoted by sales |
| Yelp Guest Manager | Automated alerts; channel not stated | Two-way texting | Card holds only | Yes, charged by staff | Walk-in and online | Yes (Notify Me) | Card holds need Plus: $349/mo or $279/mo annual |
| Toast Tables | SMS | Yes, by text reply | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes, charged by staff (US) | Walk-in and online | Not stated | Not public; card processing fees apply |
| ResDiary | Email; SMS with add-on | Yes, by email link | Deposits, prepayments, stored cards | Yes, charged by staff | Walk-in, same day | Not stated | SMS add-on plus per-message fees; 1% on deposits and payments |
| Hostme | SMS, email, WhatsApp | Yes | Deposits, card holds | Cancellation fees; no-show charge not stated | Walk-in and online | Not stated | Unlimited SMS and WhatsApp in the US and Canada |
| TheFork | Email, push; SMS on Performance | Reconfirmation requests | Card guarantee, prepayments | Not stated | Online, when full | Not stated | Quoted by sales; commission on marketplace bookings |
| Servme | SMS, WhatsApp (add-ons) | Not stated | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes | Walk-in and online | Partly: table-ready alerts | 1% on payments (Starter); SMS and WhatsApp are paid add-ons |
| Tablein | Email, SMS | Yes, by email link | Deposits, prepayments, card on file | Yes, charged by staff | Phone and online | No; staff contact the guest | SMS billed by usage |
| resOS | Email, SMS (add-ons) | Yes | Deposits, prepayments, card holds | Yes, automatic | Online (paid add-on) | No | Payments, SMS and waitlist are paid add-ons; not on Free |
| Table Agent | SMS (add-on) | Not stated | Deposits, prepayments | Not stated | Walk-in | Not stated | SMS from $29/mo; payments $29/mo, no transaction fee |

**What stands out:** almost every system now takes deposits or card holds. The real difference is what happens after a cancellation. Resy, Tock, SevenRooms and Yelp Guest Manager alert waitlisted guests automatically when a slot opens. Most others rely on staff to fill the gap. Check the cost column too: SMS and payments are often paid add-ons, so your real price can be higher than the plan price.

## How we evaluated these reservation systems

We scored each platform on six criteria, weighted by how much they matter to an operator choosing a system:

| Criterion | Weight | What we checked |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing and value | 25% | Monthly and annual price, per-cover fees, caps, add-ons and setup fees |
| Core features | 25% | Reservations, table management, waitlist, deposits and no-show protection |
| CRM and guest data | 20% | Guest profiles, who owns the data, marketing and loyalty tools |
| Ease of use | 10% | Setup time, interface, mobile apps |
| Integrations | 10% | POS, Reserve with Google, social channels, PMS, payments |
| Customer support | 10% | Hours, channels and onboarding model |

**How we checked prices.** Every price comes from the vendor's own pricing page, checked in October 2026. We do not use prices from G2, Capterra, or GetApp. Where a vendor does not publish a price, we write "Not public, quoted by sales" and do not estimate. Each price states its billing period.

**How we tested.** We used each product's public booking widget or demo account and captured dated screenshots during this review. 

We read verified reviews on G2 and Capterra and spoke to restaurant operators who use Eat App in 90+ countries.

**Our bias.** Eat App is our product. To limit that bias, every tool gets the same review template, including a cons list for Eat App. Competitor claims are factual and dated.

## Real cost at 500, 1,500, and 3,000 covers a month

At 1,500 covers a month, OpenTable Core costs $8,988 a year, Resy $3,468, and Eat App Lite $1,188. The plan price matters less than how each system charges as you grow.

**Assumptions.** One location. 30% of covers come from the tool's own marketplace network; the rest book direct (website, phone, social). We use the cheapest plan that includes table management and handles the volume, billed monthly. For tools priced per booking, we assume 2.5 covers per booking. Servme publishes only annual-billing prices, so we use those. Tax, extra messaging, payment processing, and optional add-ons are excluded.

| System | Plan used | 500 covers/mo | 1,500 covers/mo | 3,000 covers/mo | Pricing model |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Table Agent | Free | $0 | $0 | $0 | Free core; paid add-ons |
| resOS | Basic $47 / Plus $98 / Unlimited $149 | $564 | $1,176 | $1,788 | Flat, tiered by bookings |
| Eat App | Lite $99 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | Flat, commission-free, no cover cap |
| Hostme | Mezzo $109 | $1,308 | $1,308 | $1,308 | Flat on direct bookings |
| Servme | Starter $129 (billed annually) | $1,548 | $1,548 | $1,548 | Flat |
| Yelp Guest Manager | Basic $159; Plus $349 above 500 covers | $1,908 | $4,188 | $4,188 | Flat, tiered by covers |
| Resy / Tock | Platform or Essential $289 | $3,468 | $3,468 | $3,468 | Flat |
| OpenTable | Core $299 + $1 per network cover | $5,388 | $8,988 | $14,388 | Plan + per-cover on network bookings |

Not in the table: SevenRooms, Toast Tables and TheFork do not publish prices. ResDiary prices in pounds by bookings: £1,740, £2,460 and £3,540 a year plus VAT and a £99 setup fee. Tablein prices by bookings with overage fees in euros.

**What the numbers show:**

- OpenTable's network fees overtake the Core subscription at about 300 network covers a month. At 3,000 covers, cover fees are 75% of the bill.
- Flat plans cost the same at 500 or 3,000 covers once you pass the tier caps. Yelp Basic stops at 500 covers, and resOS, Tablein and ResDiary tier by bookings. Eat App's paid plans have no cover cap.
- Per-cover fees grow with your success. Use marketplaces to find new guests, and move regulars to direct booking.

**Formula.** Annual cost = 12 × (monthly plan price + network share × monthly covers × fee per network cover). Example for OpenTable Core at 1,500 covers: 12 × ($299 + 0.30 × 1,500 × $1.00) = $8,988.

## Marketplace vs direct booking: who owns the guest data

When a guest books on a marketplace, the marketplace keeps the relationship. When a guest books on your own website, Google profile or Instagram, you do.

Marketplaces such as OpenTable, Resy, TheFork, Yelp and DoorDash Reservations (powered by SevenRooms) bring you diners who did not know you. In return, they hold the diner's account, send their own emails and can show the same diner other restaurants. Some charge you for every seated network cover, even when the diner is a regular who simply used the app.

Direct booking works the other way. The guest profile, visit history and marketing consent sit in your own system. You can thank the guest, invite them back and run a loyalty program without paying per visit.

Most restaurants need both. A sensible split:

- Use a marketplace to fill quiet shifts and reach new diners.
- Send every guest a reason to book direct next time.
- Check the contract for who may email the guest, and whether you can export guest data if you leave.

In this guide, "Restaurant" in the data column means the restaurant controls profiles from direct bookings. "Mixed" means the platform keeps marketplace guests as its own customers.

## The 14 best restaurant reservation systems, reviewed

Every review uses the same template. Prices are list prices from the vendor's pricing page, excluding tax.

### 1. Eat App

**Best for:** Independent restaurants and groups that want flat pricing and their own guest data.

**Overview:** Eat App is a cloud reservation, table management and guest CRM system. It runs on iPad, web, iOS and Android. Guests book from your website, Google, Instagram, Facebook and the Eat App partner network, and you message them on WhatsApp and SMS from the reservation book.

![Eat App reservation and table management system](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Product%20Banner%204%20(1).webp?width=800&height=435&name=Product%20Banner%204%20(1).webp)

**Pros**

- Free plan up to 100 covers a month; every paid plan has unlimited covers.
- Commission-free bookings: no per-cover or per-booking fees on any plan.
- Messaging included: 500 SMS on Lite, 2,000 on Core and unlimited on Pro, plus 100, 250 or 500 WhatsApp messages a month of each type (utility and marketing).
- AI tools included on Core and Pro, and AI phone answering through the Millie AI and MyAutobot integrations.

**Cons**

- Smaller diner network than OpenTable or Resy, so it brings fewer new diners on its own.
- POS and payment integrations cost $39 a month each on Lite and Core.
- Lite covers only the basics: the marketing suite and white-labeling need Core. The Free plan has no SMS, and some AI features carry a usage-based fee.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | $0 | 100 covers/mo, reservations and table management |
| Lite | $99 | $69 | Unlimited covers, the basics, 500 SMS, 100 utility + 100 marketing WhatsApp |
| Core | $199 | $159 | Full suite, white-labeling, marketing suite, Core AI, 2,000 SMS, 250 + 250 WhatsApp |
| Pro | $389 | $299 | Everything in Core, unlimited SMS, 500 + 500 WhatsApp, POS and payments included, shared group database, success manager, Pro AI |
| Enterprise | Quote | Quote | 8+ venues on one guest record, complete AI package |

Annual billing saves up to 30%. SMS and WhatsApp beyond the allowance are billed per message. 14-day free trial on any plan, no credit card. [See Eat App pricing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/pricing).

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** POS and payments (included on Pro; $39 a month each on Lite and Core), PMS (Pro and above), Reserve with Google, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Millie AI, MyAutobot.

**Support:** Private success manager on Pro. Customer service is available 24/7. 

**Review signal:** 4.7/5 on G2 from 40 reviews (October 2026).

### 2. OpenTable

**Best for:** Restaurants that need discovery volume and can absorb per-cover fees.

**Overview:** OpenTable runs the largest diner network in this list, plus reservation, table and waitlist management. Restaurants pay a monthly plan and a fee for every seated diner who books through OpenTable's site, app or affiliates.

![OpenTable for Restaurants](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/opentable-for-restaurants.webp?width=1088&height=506&name=opentable-for-restaurants.webp)

**Pros**

- Largest diner network for new-guest discovery.
- You pay only for seated diners; no-shows and cancellations are not charged.
- On Core and Pro, bookings from your website and phone carry no fee.
- Experiences, takeout and diner loyalty points are included.

**Cons**

- $1.00 to $1.50 per seated network cover, which grows with your volume.
- A 2% service fee on prepaid experiences (all plans) and prepaid ticketing (Core and Pro).
- Table management and POS integration need Core or Pro. Updated terms require OpenTable to be your primary reservation system, [as Restaurant Business reported](https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/opentable-will-require-restaurants-make-it-their-primary-reservations-system).

**Pricing** (US; Basic is sold only in the US and is free for the first 30 days)

| Plan | Monthly | Network cover fee | Website cover fee |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $149 | $1.50 | $0.25, or $49/mo flat |
| Core | $299 | $1.00 | None |
| Pro | $499 | $1.00 | None |

Annual rates are not public. Several regional OpenTable sites show "Contact us for pricing". See [OpenTable pricing](https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/plans/).

**Guest data:** Mixed. Network diners are OpenTable's customers.

**Integrations:** POS (Core and Pro), Google and Meta booking channels, affiliate booking network, Yelp Host AI phone answering.

**Support:** Phone and email; sales demos on request.

**Review signal:** 4.4/5 on G2 from 284 reviews (October 2026).

### 3. Resy

**Best for:** Upscale restaurants that want marketplace reach on a flat fee.

**Overview:** Resy is owned by American Express. Tock is now part of the Resy network, and Resy sells four plans: Platform and Platform 360 run on Resy, while Essential and Premium are "powered by Tock" (see the Tock review below).

![Resy](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hubfs/EAtapp-2022/images/Resy.svg)

**Pros**

- No per-cover fees. Resy states it charges no fee per reservation.
- Demand from Resy app users and American Express Card Members.
- Notify alerts waiting guests when a table frees up.
- Events, ticketing and walk-in waitlists on every plan.

**Cons**

- No free plan, no trial and no annual discount published.
- The advanced analytics dashboard needs Platform 360 ($459).
- Marketplace demand is strongest in large US cities, so value varies by market.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Monthly | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platform | $289 | Reservations, table management, POS integrations |
| Platform 360 | $459 | Adds advanced analytics and guest insights |

Standard payment processing fees apply. [See Resy pricing](https://resy.com/join/plans-pricing/).

![Resy pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.02.00.webp?width=800&height=319&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.02.00.webp)

**Guest data:** Restaurant owns direct-booking profiles; Resy keeps its app users as its customers.

**Integrations:** POS integrations, plus search, AI and discovery booking channels.

**Support:** Chat and email on every plan; on-demand phone support for live partners on higher tiers.

**Review signal:** 4.1/5 on G2 from 8 reviews (October 2026).

### 4. Tock

**Best for:** Tasting menus, ticketed dinners, wineries and prepaid experiences.

**Overview:** American Express bought Tock from Squarespace in 2024, and Tock is now part of the Resy network. The Tock app is being retired, but Tock's software still powers Resy's Essential and Premium plans.

![Tock logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Tock_Logo.jpg?width=2700&height=1414&name=Tock_Logo.jpg)

**Pros**

- Prepayments, deposits, credit card holds and ticketed experiences in one booking flow.
- Chargeback coverage on contested chargebacks, up to $25,000 a year per business.
- Exclusive booking groups let your best guests book first.

**Cons**

- A 3% (Essential) or 2% (Premium) fee on prepayments, on top of card processing.
- The brand is in transition: Tock venues now appear on Resy, and plans use a separate Tock help desk.
- No free plan or published annual discount.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Monthly | Prepayment fee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential (powered by Tock) | $289 | 3% |
| Premium (powered by Tock) | $459 | 2% |

Premium adds POS integrations and premium support. [See Resy pricing](https://resy.com/join/plans-pricing/).

**Guest data:** Restaurant owns direct-booking profiles; Resy keeps its app users as its customers.

**Integrations:** POS on Premium; Resy discovery channels.

**Support:** Chat and email; premium support on Premium.

**Review signal:** 4.2/5 on G2 from 96 reviews (October 2026).

### 5. SevenRooms

**Best for:** Hotel groups and multi-venue restaurant groups that want deep CRM.

**Overview:** SevenRooms combines reservations, table management, CRM and marketing automation. It is now a DoorDash company and powers DoorDash Reservations.

![SevenRooms reservation platform](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/SevenRooms-NRA-Lead-Image.jpg?width=824&height=464&name=SevenRooms-NRA-Lead-Image.jpg)

**Pros**

- No cover fees, including on marketplace bookings from DoorDash and Deliveroo Reservations.
- Auto-tagged guest profiles and automated marketing by email and WhatsApp or text.
- Voice AI answers calls and books reservations.
- 100+ integrations, including Toast, Square, Lightspeed and NCR.

**Cons**

- Prices are not public; every quote goes through sales.
- Built for larger operators, so setup and training take longer than self-serve tools.
- Guests who book through DoorDash Reservations stay DoorDash's customers.

**Pricing:** Not public, quoted by sales. SevenRooms sells packages (Starter and up) with add-ons. Earlier versions of this guide listed $499 a month from a third-party site; we removed it because SevenRooms does not publish it. [See SevenRooms pricing](https://sevenrooms.com/pricing/).

![SevenRooms pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.08.20.webp?width=800&height=423&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.08.20.webp)

**Guest data:** Restaurant owns direct-booking profiles; DoorDash keeps its marketplace guests.

**Integrations:** Reserve with Google, Toast, Square, Lightspeed, NCR, Olo, PMS systems and an open API.

**Support:** 24/7, with 1:1 onboarding (vendor statement).

**Review signal:** 4.7/5 on G2 from 76 reviews (October 2026).

### 6. Yelp Guest Manager

**Best for:** US restaurants where Yelp drives discovery.

**Overview:** Yelp Guest Manager handles reservations, waitlists and table management, and takes bookings from your Yelp page. Yelp Host, a separate AI phone product, answers calls and books tables.

![Yelp Guest Manager](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/yelp-guest-manager.webp?width=600&height=315&name=yelp-guest-manager.webp)

**Pros**

- Bookings from Yelp's own restaurant pages, plus Reserve with Google.
- No cover fees on any plan.
- Yelp Host answers calls 24/7 and can be bundled with Guest Manager.

**Cons**

- Basic caps you at 500 covers a month, with no POS integration or guest profiles.
- Discovery value depends on how much Yelp is used in your city.
- No free plan.

**Pricing** 

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Limits |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $159 | $129 | 500 covers/mo |
| Plus | $349 | $279 | Unlimited covers, POS, guest profiles |
| Enterprise | Quote | Quote | Multi-location, API |

**![Yelp Guest Manager pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.11.52.webp?width=800&height=474&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.11.52.webp)**

**Yelp Host:** from $249 a month. Bundle pricing with Guest Manager is quoted by Yelp. See [Yelp Guest Manager pricing](https://business.yelp.com/restaurants/yelp-restaurants-pricing/).

**Guest data:** Mixed. Yelp keeps diners who book through Yelp.

**Integrations:** Toast and other POS on Plus; Olo and Punchh on Enterprise; Reserve with Google.

**Support:** 7 days a week, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PT.

**Review signal:** 4.2/5 on G2 from 47 reviews (October 2026).

### 7. Toast Tables

**Best for:** Restaurants already on Toast POS.

**Overview:** Toast Tables is a reservation and waitlist add-on for Toast POS. Bookings and table status sync with the POS in real time.

![Toast Tables reservation screen](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-22-2026-07-22-43-6612-AM.png?width=1600&height=1056&name=undefined-Sep-22-2026-07-22-43-6612-AM.png)

**Pros**

- Table status updates from the POS, so hosts see when checks close.
- Guest profiles link to order history in Toast.
- Reserve with Google bookings.

**Cons**

- Requires Toast POS; there is no standalone option.
- Lighter CRM and marketing than dedicated reservation systems.
- Booking pages are Toast-hosted, with limited branding.

![Toast Tables product](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/0EM4W0000079mmT.webp?width=800&height=537&name=0EM4W0000079mmT.webp)

**Pricing:** Not public. Toast sells two tiers as add-ons to Toast POS: Toast Tables (unlimited waitlist, 25 reservations a month) and Toast Tables Plus (unlimited reservations and Experiences). Neither carries per-cover fees. US customers add them in Toast Shop; customers in Canada, the UK and Ireland contact Toast.

**Guest data:** Restaurant, held in Toast.

**Integrations:** Toast POS, Reserve with Google.

**Support:** Toast customer care and the Toast support center.

**Review signal:** 4.2/5 on G2 from 372 reviews for Toast overall; Toast Tables has no separate G2 listing (October 2026).

### 8. ResDiary

**Best for:** UK, Irish and APAC venues that want a white-label booking experience.

**Overview:** ResDiary, now part of The Access Group, sells its Evo packages on a flat monthly fee with zero commission. Plans differ mainly by how many bookings you take each month.

![ResDiary logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/ResDiary%20logo.png?width=400&height=163&name=ResDiary%20logo.png)

**Pros**

- Commission-free bookings from your website, Reserve with Google and Meta.
- AI no-show risk prediction and an AI assistant for service insights.
- UK venues can list on DesignMyNight for extra reach.

**Cons**

- Booking caps on every plan except Ultimate (150, 450 and 1,000 bookings a month).
- POS integration, SMS and events are paid add-ons.
- Prices and plans vary by region; a £99 setup fee applies in the UK.

**Pricing** (UK, excluding 20% VAT)

| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Bookings/mo |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Evo Connect | £109 | £1,308 | 150 |
| Evo Express | £145 | £1,450 | 450 |
| Evo Pro | £205 | £2,050 | 1,000 |
| Evo Ultimate | £295 | £2,950 | Unlimited |

Add-ons: pre-orders, gift vouchers, ResPhone and Event Manager at £35 a month each; SMS, POS, PMS, CRM and group reservations at £10 a month each. A 1.2% surcharge applies to deposits and payments. [See ResDiary pricing](https://resdiary.com/pricing-gbp).

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** POS, PMS, CRM and marketing tools (add-ons), Reserve with Google, Meta, Stripe, DesignMyNight.

**Support:** Local support teams by region, 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

**Review signal:** 4.8/5 on G2 from 5 reviews (October 2026).

### 9. Hostme

**Best for:** US independents that want reservations, waitlist and events on one flat fee.

**Overview:** Hostme combines reservations, waitlist, table management, events, a guestbook and online ordering. It suits full-service restaurants, bars, breweries, and wineries.

![Hostme logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Hostme%20Logo-1.png?width=400&height=163&name=Hostme%20Logo-1.png)

**Pros**

- Flat monthly price with unlimited parties and no per-cover fees.
- Unlimited SMS and WhatsApp messages on paid plans.
- Deposits and cancellation fees to reduce no-shows.

**Cons**

- Small diner network compared with the big marketplaces.
- POS integration only on Grande.
- Bookings from Tripadvisor and the Michelin Guide cost $2.50 per cover; Facebook and Instagram booking costs $15 a month. Extra events cost $20 each.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) | Includes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mezzo | $109 | about $98 | 1 free event/mo |
| Grande | $169 | about $152 | 5 free events/mo, POS integration |
| Enterprise | Quote | Quote | 10+ locations |

14-day free trial, no credit card. [See Hostme pricing](https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing).

![Hostme pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.34.18.webp?width=800&height=473&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.34.18.webp)

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** Reserve with Google, Lightspeed and Square POS (Grande).

**Support:** Premium support on Mezzo; dedicated support on Enterprise.

**Review signal:** 4.5/5 on G2 from 4 reviews (October 2026).

### 10. TheFork

**Best for:** Restaurants in France, Italy, Spain and other European markets where TheFork drives bookings.

**Overview:** TheFork is a European diner marketplace with more than 50,000 partner restaurants in 11 countries. American Express agreed in June 2026 to buy it from Tripadvisor for $700 million, with the deal expected to close by the end of 2026. TheFork Manager is its reservation and table management software.

![TheFork logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Fork%20Logo%20(1).png?width=400&height=163&name=The%20Fork%20Logo%20(1).png)

**Pros**

- Large European diner audience, with listings on partner channels such as Tripadvisor.
- Commission-free bookings through your own website and social widget.
- Gift cards and an in-restaurant payment tool.

**Cons**

- A commission per cover on bookings from TheFork and partner channels.
- Prices are not published and vary by country.
- Diners who book on TheFork stay TheFork's customers.

**Pricing:** Not public, quoted by sales. A monthly subscription plus a commission per cover on marketplace bookings. 

![TheFork pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.36.58.webp?width=800&height=492&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.36.58.webp)

**Guest data:** Mixed.

**Integrations:** Tripadvisor and partner channels, Google. POS varies by market. 

**Support:** Dedicated account manager (vendor statement).

**Review signal:** 5.0/5 on G2 from 1 review for TheFork Manager (October 2026).

### 11. Servme

**Best for:** Restaurants and hotel F&B in the Middle East and North Africa.

**Overview:** Servme is a Dubai-based reservation, CRM and marketing platform. Its account managers set up floor plans and migrate data before go-live.

![Servme logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/SerVme%20Logo-1.png?width=400&height=163&name=SerVme%20Logo-1.png)

**Pros**

- Guest CRM, profiles and a dedicated account manager on every plan.
- Free setup and data migration; most venues go live within a week.
- Commission-free bookings from Tripadvisor, Zomato and Google.

**Cons**

- A 1% fee on payment deposits and pre-authorizations.
- Published prices are billed annually; there is no published monthly option.
- POS integration only on Advanced ($299); PMS, telephone and WhatsApp integrations are add-ons.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Per venue per month, billed annually | Adds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | $129 | Reservations, waitlist, table management, guest CRM, booking widget, multi-channel booking |
| Essential | $199 | Marketing templates, automated guest tags, surveys, review management, source tracking, event upselling |
| Advanced | $299 | POS integration, multi-venue reservations, advanced reporting, payment groups |

[See Servme pricing](https://servmeco.com/pricing).

![Servme pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.40.38.webp?width=800&height=481&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.40.38.webp)

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** POS (Advanced); PMS, Oracle Opera, telephone caller ID and WhatsApp as add-ons; Tripadvisor, Zomato and Google booking channels.

**Support:** Account manager onboarding; most venues go live within a week (vendor statement).

**Review signal:** 4.8/5 on G2 from 2 reviews (October 2026).

### 12. Tablein

**Best for:** Small European restaurants with predictable booking volume.

**Overview:** Tablein is a booking system with a floor plan, timeline and guest notifications. Every plan includes all features and a free reservation website; plans differ by the number of bookings.

![Tablein logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Tablein%20Logo%20(1).png?width=400&height=163&name=Tablein%20Logo%20(1).png)

**Pros**

- All features on every plan, including prepayments, guest book and feedback.
- A free reservation website plus an embeddable widget.
- Discounts for groups with two or more locations.

**Cons**

- Starter includes only 50 bookings a month; extra bookings cost €0.67 each (€0.37 on Growth).
- No free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Limited CRM and integrations.

**Pricing** (per restaurant)

| Plan | Monthly | Bookings/mo | Over the limit |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Starter | €67 / £60 / $79 | 50 | €0.67 per booking |
| Growth | €117 / £105 / $139 | 150 | €0.37 per booking |
| Success | €177 / £157 / $209 | Unlimited | None |

Annual billing on Success: pay for 10 months, get 12.

**![Tablein pricing page](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.43.50.webp?width=800&height=422&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.43.50.webp)**

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** Reserve with Google (commission-free), website widget, Tablein restaurant guides in selected markets. No POS integration listed.

**Support:** Free email and live chat support, plus free online training.

**Review signal:** No G2 reviews yet; 5.0/5 on Capterra from 21 reviews (October 2026).

### 13. resOS

**Best for:** Cafés, bars and very small restaurants.

**Overview:** resOS is a Danish booking system with a visual table planner and online booking widget. Every plan has all core features; you pay by booking volume.

![resOS logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/ResOS%20Logo.webp?width=842&height=376&name=ResOS%20Logo.webp)

**Pros**

- Free forever up to 25 bookings a month, no credit card.
- No per-booking, per-cover or commission fees.
- Free human support on every plan.

**Cons**

- Some channels and tools are paid add-ons, such as online payments (€11.99 a month).
- The free plan's 25-booking limit suits only very small venues.
- Few POS integrations compared with larger platforms.

**Pricing**

| Plan | Monthly | Bookings/mo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | 25 |
| Basic | $47 | 350 |
| Plus | $98 | 750 |
| Unlimited | $149 | Unlimited |

Billed annually: $37, $78 and $119 a month. Add-ons from €7.99 to €19.99 a month. [See resOS pricing](https://resos.com/free-restaurant-booking-system/).

**Guest data:** Restaurant.

**Integrations:** Google reservations (add-on), Facebook, Instagram, Stripe payments (add-on).

**Support:** Free personal support on every plan, including Free.

**Review signal:** No G2 reviews yet (October 2026).

### 14. Table Agent

**Best for:** Restaurants that need basic online booking at no cost.

**Overview:** Table Agent is a free, web-based reservation system with a booking widget, reservation dashboard, waitlist, and basic table controls. Restaurants are listed on Table Agent's consumer site by default.

![Table Agent logo](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/download%20(2).png?width=427&height=118&name=download%20(2).png)

**Pros**

- Core reservations are free: no setup, monthly, booking or per-customer fees.
- Waitlist and table controls, including table groups for joined tables.
- Simple flat fee for online payments if you need deposits.

**Cons**

- Basic CRM and reporting compared with paid systems.
- SMS confirmations and payments cost extra.
- Your restaurant is listed on Table Agent unless you pay $30 a month for an unlisted account.

**Pricing**

| Item | Monthly |
| --- | --- |
| Core reservations | $0 |
| Online payments (unlimited transactions) | $29 |
| SMS texting (Premium) | From $29 |
| Unlisted account | $30 |

[See Table Agent pricing](https://tableagent.com/pricing/).

![Table Agent pricing](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.49.53.webp?width=100&height=128&name=Screenshot%202026-10-22%20at%2011.49.53.webp)

**Guest data:** Mixed: listed restaurants appear on Table Agent's diner site.

**Integrations:** Website widget. No POS integration found.

**Support:** Phone and email.

**Review signal:** 5.0/5 on G2 from 1 review (October 2026).

## AI and phone reservations

AI voice agents now answer restaurant phones, check live availability and write the booking straight into the reservation system. They suit restaurants that miss calls during service or after hours.

**What an AI voice agent does:**

- Answers every call, including several at once.
- Books, changes and cancels reservations against real table availability.
- Answers common questions such as hours, parking and dietary options.
- Hands complex calls, such as large events or complaints, to staff.

**Which systems offer it:**

| System | AI phone option | Cost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eat App | Voice AI through Millie AI and MyAutobot, synced to the Eat App diary; AI assistant, chatbot and upseller in the Core and Pro AI packages | AI packages included on Core and Pro, some features usage-based; voice partners priced separately |
| SevenRooms | Built-in Voice AI | Quoted by sales |
| Yelp Guest Manager | Yelp Host | From $249/mo; bundle pricing with Guest Manager on request |
| OpenTable | Works with Yelp Host and third-party voice agents | Partner pricing |
| ResDiary | ResPhone add-on for calls you cannot answer | £35/mo |

**When it makes sense:** if you take more than a few dozen calls a week, or regularly miss calls during peak service. It makes less sense if most of your guests already book online.

**What to check before you buy:** that the agent writes to your reservation system in real time, how it handles allergies and large groups, and whether call recording rules in your country require a disclosure message.

## Which reservation system should you choose?

- **Choose Eat App if** you want a free start, flat commission-free pricing, WhatsApp messaging and your own guest CRM.
- **Choose OpenTable if** you need new diners fast and the per-cover fees fit your margins.
- **Choose Resy if** you run an upscale venue and want marketplace reach on a flat monthly fee.
- **Choose Tock (Resy Essential or Premium) if** you sell tasting menus, ticketed dinners or prepaid experiences.
- **Choose SevenRooms if** you run a hotel or multi-venue group and want deep CRM with a sales-led setup.
- **Choose Yelp Guest Manager if** Yelp drives most of your local discovery in the US.
- **Choose Toast Tables if** you already run Toast POS and want bookings that sync with it.
- **Choose ResDiary if** you are in the UK or APAC and want a white-label, commission-free system.
- **Choose Hostme if** you want reservations, waitlist and events on one flat US price.
- **Choose TheFork if** TheFork brings a large share of your guests in Europe.
- **Choose Servme if** you operate in the Middle East and want account-managed onboarding.
- **Choose Tablein if** you are a small European restaurant with steady, predictable bookings.
- **Choose resOS if** you take fewer than 25 bookings a month, or want a low flat fee.
- **Choose Table Agent if** you need basic online booking and have no budget.

## Best reservation software by country

Reservation pricing, local competitors and guest-messaging habits vary a lot by market. These country guides cover the platforms, real local pricing and buying considerations for each:

- [Best reservation software in the United States:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-united-states)per-cover network fees explained
- [Best reservation software in Canada:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-canada)CAD pricing and Quebec French-language booking
- [Best reservation software in Singapore:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-singapore)marketplace fees and PDPA data ownership
- [Best reservation software in the Philippines:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-the-philippines)WhatsApp confirmations and peso pricing
- [Best reservation software in Indonesia:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-indonesia)WhatsApp-first booking and group deposits
- [Best reservation software in France:](https://restaurant.eatapp.co/fr/blog/best-restaurant-reservation-software-apps-in-france-2026)commissions par couvert et RGPD (French)

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

#### Frequently Ask Questions

 What is the best free restaurant reservation system?

Eat App has the strongest free plan: up to 100 covers a month with table management, a booking widget and a guest database. resOS is free up to 25 bookings a month. Table Agent is free with no booking limit, but your restaurant is listed on its diner site and CRM is basic. When you outgrow Eat App Free, Lite costs $99 a month, or $69 billed annually, with no cover limit.

 How much does a restaurant reservation system cost?

Published plans run from $0 to about $460 a month; enterprise plans are quoted. Most mid-range plans cost $109 to $299 a month. Per-cover fees change the total: at 1,500 covers a month with 30% from OpenTable's network, OpenTable Core costs $749 a month. Eat App Lite costs $99 a month at any volume, and Core costs $199 with the full suite.

 Which reservation system is best for small restaurants?

Eat App suits most small restaurants. The Free plan covers up to 100 covers a month. Lite ($99 monthly, $69 annual) removes the cover limit and includes 500 SMS and 100 WhatsApp messages a month. Alternatives: resOS Basic ($47 for 350 bookings), Hostme Mezzo ($109, unlimited parties) and Tablein Starter (€67 for 50 bookings).

 What is the difference between OpenTable and Resy fees?

OpenTable charges a monthly plan ($149 to $499) plus $1.00 to $1.50 for each seated diner who books through its network. Resy charges a flat $289 or $459 a month with no per-cover fees. Its Tock-powered plans add 2% or 3% on prepayments. Resy Platform costs less than OpenTable Basic once you seat about 95 network covers a month.

 Which reservation system lets restaurants own their guest data?

Direct-booking systems keep guest profiles with the restaurant: Eat App, ResDiary, Hostme, resOS, Tablein and Servme. SevenRooms and Resy also give you the profiles from your own channels. On marketplaces such as OpenTable, TheFork, Yelp and DoorDash Reservations, diners who book through the marketplace remain its customers. Check each contract for data export rights.

 Are Resy and Tock the same now?

Largely, yes. American Express owns both: it bought Tock from Squarespace in 2024. Tock venues are now part of the Resy network, and the Tock app is being retired. Resy sells four plans: Platform and Platform 360 run on Resy software, while Essential and Premium are powered by Tock.

 How do per-cover fees work and how much do they add up to?

A per-cover fee is charged for each seated diner who booked through the platform's network. Fees grow with your success. A restaurant with 1,500 covers a month and 30% from OpenTable's network pays $450 a month in cover fees on Core, or $5,400 a year, on top of the $299 subscription.

 Can AI take restaurant reservations by phone?

Yes. AI voice agents answer calls, check live availability and book, change or cancel reservations in your system. SevenRooms has built-in Voice AI, Yelp sells Yelp Host from $249 a month, and Eat App connects to Millie AI and MyAutobot for voice. Check that the agent writes to your system in real time and hands complex calls to staff.

 What is the best OpenTable alternative without per-cover fees?

For most independents, Eat App: bookings are commission-free on every plan, and Lite includes unlimited covers for $99 a month ($69 billed annually). If you want marketplace reach without per-cover fees, choose Resy. For hotel and multi-venue groups, SevenRooms charges no cover fees.

 What are the advantages of an online reservation system?

You take bookings 24/7, including while you are closed. You cut no-shows with automated reminders, card holds and deposits. You build a guest database you can use for repeat visits. And your team sees the night's covers and table plan in one place, which makes service smoother.

 What are the disadvantages of taking reservations?

No-shows and late cancellations leave tables empty and cost revenue. Holding tables can also turn away walk-ins. Reduce the risk with deposits or card holds, reminder messages, a clear cancellation policy and a waitlist that fills freed tables. Watch software fees too: per-cover pricing grows with your volume.

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Restaurant Industry Expert at Eat App

Elana Kroon used to work in restaurants before becoming a journalist and expert restaurant industry content creator at Eat App.

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