ResDiary vs Make a Rezzy at a glance
Both take bookings on your own website. The difference is how you pay, what's included and what you sign.
| ResDiary | Make a Rezzy | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Monthly subscription, priced by bookings a month | £1 per seated cover, capped at £99 a month |
| Published price | £109 to £295 a month, by bookings a month | £1 per cover, on the pricing page |
| Setup fee | £99 | None |
| Contract | Annual by default, renewing unless you give 90 days' notice | No contract |
| Email marketing | CRM and marketing add-on, £10 a month | Included, up to 1,000 emails a month |
| Events | Event Manager add-on, £35 a month | Included |
| Deposits and payments | A 1.2% surcharge on deposits and payments, and Stripe fees may apply; pre-orders are a £35 a month add-on | Included |
| POS integration | Add-on, £10 a month | Square, included |
| Guest data | Guest database; CRM and marketing tools are an add-on | Guest CRM with CSV export at any time |
Why restaurants look for a ResDiary alternative
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A quiet month doesn't lose you money
Pay for the covers you seat, and never more than £99 in a month. A quiet January costs less than a busy December.
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Nothing to sign
ResDiary's plans run on an annual term, with notice to give before it renews. With Make a Rezzy there's nothing to sign.
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No add-ons to price up
Email marketing, events, deposits, the guest CRM and the Square connection are all part of every account.
Switching from ResDiary
Before you switch, check your ResDiary agreement for its renewal date and notice period, so you can give notice in time.
Then set up Make a Rezzy alongside it: build your floor plan, add the booking widget to your website, and swap your booking links once you're ready. Export your guest list from ResDiary and we'll help you bring it across.
Check your notice period
Find your renewal date in your ResDiary agreement.
Set up your tables
Build your floor plan and opening hours.
Add the widget
Paste one snippet into your website.
Swap your links
Point your website, Google profile and Instagram to Make a Rezzy.
Sources, checked September 2026: ResDiary price list (plans, setup fee, add-ons and surcharges), ResDiary terms of service (contract length and notice), Restaurant Online (ownership) and Trustpilot reviews. Prices change, so check ResDiary's current price list.
ResDiary alternative: questions answered
How much does ResDiary cost?
ResDiary's plans cost £109 to £295 a month, set by how many bookings you take a month, with a £99 setup fee and paid add-ons from £10 to £35 a month each.
Is Make a Rezzy cheaper than ResDiary?
Make a Rezzy costs £1 per seated cover and never more than £99 a month, with no setup fee and every feature included. ResDiary's plans start at £109 a month before add-ons, so for most restaurants, yes.
Does Make a Rezzy have a contract?
No. There's no contract to sign up to, and you can export your guest list whenever you like.
Can I bring my guest list from ResDiary?
Yes. Export your guest list from ResDiary and we'll help you bring it across when you set up.
Who owns ResDiary?
ResDiary has been owned by The Access Group since July 2023, alongside Collins and DesignMyNight.
See Make a Rezzy before your ResDiary renewal
A short walkthrough shows you how it works end to end, and what Make a Rezzy would cost based on your typical covers: £1 per cover, capped at £99 a month.
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