Alternatives to OpenTable
Restaurant reservation network and table management
OpenTable ranks #1 of 8 in Restaurant reservation systems, with an Alt Score of 100. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $149/month and available on Web, iOS and Android. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
OpenTable is a restaurant reservation network and management platform pairing a consumer diner marketplace with table, waitlist, and guest tools; owned by Booking Holdings.
OpenTable for Restaurants is built for restaurants, bars, and multi-location hospitality groups that want to take online reservations, manage their dining room, and reach new diners. It suits everyone from single independent venues on the entry-level Basic plan to large restaurant groups needing centralized reporting and guest data across locations. It is especially valuable for operators who want exposure on OpenTable's consumer diner network.
A full reservation and front-of-house platform: a website booking widget, waitlist and table management, guest profiles/CRM, automated email and SMS confirmations and marketing, prepaid Experiences and deposits, POS integrations, reputation/review management, and reporting analytics. Restaurants also get a listing on OpenTable's consumer marketplace, which fills seats from diners discovering them on the OpenTable website and app. Plans are tiered (Basic $149/mo, plus Core and Pro) with per-cover fees for network-sourced diners.
Restaurants subscribe to a monthly plan and configure their floor plan, shifts, and availability. Diners book either through the restaurant's own website widget or by discovering the venue on OpenTable's website/app, and reservations flow into a single management system that tracks tables, waitlists, and guest history. OpenTable charges a flat monthly fee plus per-cover fees only for seated diners who came through its network; direct website reservations are free on Core and Pro plans. OpenTable is a subsidiary of Booking Holdings Inc.
Where OpenTable stands out
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Ranked alternatives
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TheFork is a European restaurant reservation marketplace and management platform (TheFork Manager), owned by Tripadvisor.
Eat App is a reservation, waitlist, and table-management system with guest CRM for restaurants, popular in the Middle East and internationally.
Resy is a reservation, waitlist, and table-management platform with a consumer discovery app for restaurants, owned by American Express.
SevenRooms is a reservation, waitlist, and CRM platform focused on guest data and marketing for restaurants and hospitality groups, without a consumer marketplace.
Tock is a reservation and event-booking platform built around deposits and prepaid experiences for restaurants, wineries, and events, owned by American Express.
Tablein is a straightforward online reservation and table-management system aimed at small and independent restaurants.
Yelp Guest Manager is Yelp's front-of-house platform for reservations, waitlist, and table management, tied into Yelp's discovery network.
Feature comparison
Rows come from the Restaurant reservation systems checklist (16 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for OpenTable is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $149/month verified 2026-07-12
Cheapest paid tier (Basic); Core and Pro cost more. Excludes per-cover fees.
OpenTable Basic is $149 per month plus a per cover fee
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/plans/basic/ -
Platforms Web, iOS, Android verified 2026-07-12
iOS per App Store; also on Android (Google Play, id=com.opentable) and Web at opentable.com.
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/opentable-restaurant-reservations/id296581815 -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-12
Commercial proprietary SaaS; no open-source license offered.
OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), powers reservations for the hospitality industry
https://press.opentable.com/news-releases/news-release-details/take-seat-global-dining-table -
Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
Monthly subscription tiers (Basic/Core/Pro) plus per-cover fees.
OpenTable Basic is $149 per month plus a per cover fee
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/plans/basic/ -
Status acquired verified 2026-07-12
Actively developed subsidiary of Booking Holdings.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings Inc., the world leader in online travel & related services.
https://press.opentable.com/news-releases/news-release-details/take-seat-global-dining-table -
Online reservation widget Yes verified 2026-07-12
The Basic plan includes a booking widget, OpenTable profile and listing, review management, and booking integrations
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/plans/basic/ -
Waitlist management Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable's restaurant waitlist software allows guests to get in line before they arrive
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/features/opentable-waitlist/ -
Table management Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable's table management system helps restaurants track everything from online waitlists to accurate turn times
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/table-management/ -
Guest CRM / profiles Yes verified 2026-07-12
a 360-degree view of guests—their habits, preferences, and visits—in one place so you can wow them with personalized service
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/relationship-management/ -
Deposits & prepayment Yes verified 2026-07-12
Prepaid Experiences and credit card holds; requires a payment processor.
you can offer customized Experiences as prepaid events to generate revenue upfront
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/features/experiences/ -
SMS / email confirmations Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable sends confirmations and reminders via emails, SMS text messages, and mobile push notifications
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/features/premium-sms-messaging/ -
POS integration Yes verified 2026-07-12
connect your tables and reservation data with your point-of-sale system (POS) for a smoother-running, faster-turning, front-of-house
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/resources/what-is-pos-integration/ -
Marketing to guests Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable's restaurant marketing software includes automated email campaigns that can trigger based on guest visit preferences
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/features/restaurant-marketing/ -
Review integration Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable's reputation management solution brings all your reviews into one place so you can respond faster and smarter
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/reputation-management/ -
Discovery / listing network Yes verified 2026-07-12
Runs a consumer marketplace (opentable.com website/app) that sends diners to restaurants.
the OpenTable website and app offer a one-stop-shop to discover and book restaurants
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/diner-network/ -
Analytics Yes verified 2026-07-12
The Reporting Suite provides an intuitive, easy-to-use reporting platform that connects you with data to drive your business success
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/products/features/reporting/ -
Multi-location Yes verified 2026-07-12
OpenTable for Groups helps you deliver a seamless, on-brand experience across every restaurant in your portfolio
https://www.opentable.com/restaurant-solutions/restaurant-groups/
FAQ
Yes. Eat App has a free tier or is fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Resy, Tablein and Yelp Guest Manager — every license claim links its source.