Alternatives to Tablein
Reservation system for small and independent restaurants
Tablein ranks #7 of 8 in Restaurant reservation systems, with an Alt Score of 89. It is licensed under Proprietary (commercial hosted SaaS), sold by subscription from €67.00/month and available on the web. 12 of 12 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Tablein is a straightforward online reservation and table-management system aimed at small and independent restaurants.
Tablein is built for small and independent restaurants, as well as bars, pubs, clubs, hotel restaurants and event/catering venues, that want to take online table reservations without paying per-cover booking commissions. It was created by former restaurant owners and is used by venues in 50+ countries, with a focus on simplicity for teams that don't have dedicated tech staff.
An all-in-one reservation system where every subscription plan includes all features: a customizable online booking widget, a digital reservation book with calendar, floor-plan and list views, table and time management, a guest database/CRM with categories and tags, automatic email and SMS confirmations, reminders and feedback requests, deposits and card payments, reports and statistics, a free restaurant website/menu builder, and a listing on Tablein's own booking guide.
Restaurants embed the Tablein widget on their website (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace and others) or accept bookings via Reserve with Google, Facebook, Instagram, TripAdvisor and the Michelin Guide. The system checks real-time availability, confirms and reminds guests automatically by email and SMS, and can secure busy-night tables with deposits or saved card details. Everything is managed from a web-based dashboard that supports one or multiple locations from a single account.
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Ranked alternatives
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OpenTable is a restaurant reservation network and management platform pairing a consumer diner marketplace with table, waitlist, and guest tools; owned by Booking Holdings.
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.
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 Tablein is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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License Proprietary (commercial hosted SaaS) verified 2026-07-12
Closed-source paid SaaS; no open-source license offered.
Subscription plans Choose the best plan for your business
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Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-12
Subscription plans Choose the best plan for your business
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Starts at €67.00/month verified 2026-07-12
Cheapest tier (Starter); 50 reservations incl. Also GBP 60 / USD 79.
Starter plan € 67.00 ... Price per restaurant, billed monthly
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Platforms Web verified 2026-07-12
Browser-based; works on all devices via internet. No verified official iOS/Android app under Tablein.
Quick-entry web based system
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Status active verified 2026-07-12
New: Version 3.0 beta available: TRY HERE
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Online reservation widget Yes verified 2026-07-12
Online reservation widget integrations Get more reservations by allowing your clients book online from any marketing tools your business uses.
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Waitlist management Yes verified 2026-07-12
Join the waiting list when the date is fully booked
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Table management Yes verified 2026-07-12
Table and time management features ... Visual floor plan view
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Guest CRM / profiles Yes verified 2026-07-12
CRM Guest segmentation and targeting ... Guest categories: VIP, critics, special, etc Guest tags
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Deposits & prepayment Yes verified 2026-07-12
Instant payments or deposits Saving card details
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SMS / email confirmations Yes verified 2026-07-12
Automatic email/SMS confirmation Automatic email/SMS reminder
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POS integration No verified 2026-07-12
Listed as Coming soon, not yet available.
POS integration Coming soon
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Marketing to guests Yes verified 2026-07-12
Includes email marketing integrations (Mailchimp, Mailerlite), email banners, newsletter opt-in.
Sales and marketing features Unlock the power of free marketing tools within our table reservation system
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Review integration Partial verified 2026-07-12
Own automatic feedback/5-star rating requests and reviews; public reply Coming soon; no external review-site sync.
ON/OFF feedback rating and reviews Public reply functionality Coming soon
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Discovery / listing network Yes verified 2026-07-12
Tablein platform/local restaurant guide plus partner listings (Reserve with Google, TripAdvisor, Michelin); effective in selected markets.
Guests are booking directly on Tablein ... Real-time search based on location and availability
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Analytics Yes verified 2026-07-12
Reports and data Easily access important information on your restaurant performance
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Multi-location Yes verified 2026-07-12
Multi-restaurant access ... Widget for multiple locations
https://www.tablein.com/table-booking-system-features
FAQ
Yes. Eat App has a free tier or is fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Resy and Yelp Guest Manager — every license claim links its source.