OpenTable vs Make a Rezzy at a glance
Both put your tables online. The difference is how you pay, where your guests book and what you sign.
| OpenTable | Make a Rezzy | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly plan | $149-$499 | None |
| Per cover | $1.00-$1.50 per network cover | $1.25 per seated cover, capped at $125 a month |
| Contract | Typically 12 months, renewing automatically | None, cancel any time |
| Where guests book | OpenTable's app and website, as well as yours | Your own website, Instagram and Google profile |
| Deposits and no-shows | Yes | Included |
| Floor plan | Yes | Included |
| Guest data | Shared with OpenTable, on its terms | Kept in your guest CRM, exportable any time |
Why US restaurants look for an OpenTable alternative
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Your guests book through someone else's app
Diners who find you on OpenTable book through OpenTable, and what you can do with their details depends on its terms.
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The fees stack up
OpenTable charges $149-$499 a month plus $1.00-$1.50 per network cover, so a busy month is an expensive month.
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You sit next to your competitors
On a marketplace, the restaurant down the road is one tap away in the same app.
What you gain by switching
Every feature comes with every account, for $1.25 per seated cover and never more than $125 in a month.
- Your own booking channel
- A branded booking widget for WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Shopify or plain HTML, plus your Instagram bio and Google profile.
- Your own guest data
- Every booking builds a guest profile with history, preferences and tags for your regulars. Export it any time.
- Protected revenue
- Deposits on large groups and peak slots, and tickets for events, supper clubs and set menus, paid up front.
- A room you can run
- A floor plan showing which tables are free and occupied, and a booking diary where you drag bookings between tables.
"But will I lose bookings?"
Your regulars, website visitors and social followers already know where to find you. You don't have to switch everything at once either: run Make a Rezzy as your direct channel, leave OpenTable in place while you watch the numbers, and decide once you've seen them.
We've saved £250 per month in fees since switching to Make a Rezzy, without seeing any drop in bookings.
Source, checked September 2026: OpenTable pricing report. Prices change, so check with OpenTable for a current quote.
OpenTable alternative: questions answered
How much does OpenTable cost in the US?
OpenTable US costs $149-$499 per month plus $1.00-$1.50 per network cover. Make a Rezzy is $1.25 per seated cover, capped at $125 per month, with no subscription.
Is Make a Rezzy a cheaper OpenTable alternative?
For most restaurants, yes. There is no monthly subscription, and you never pay more than $125 a month, however many covers you seat.
Can I switch from OpenTable easily?
Yes. Setting up is free, there's no contract, and you can keep OpenTable running alongside Make a Rezzy while you move your direct bookings across.
Do I keep my guest data if I leave OpenTable?
Ask OpenTable what you can export before you leave. With Make a Rezzy your guest list is yours: every booking builds a guest profile, and you can export the list at any time.
Is there a free OpenTable alternative?
Make a Rezzy has no monthly subscription and is free to set up. You only pay $1.25 per seated cover, capped at $125 a month.
Own your bookings and your guest list
A short walkthrough shows you how it works end to end, and what Make a Rezzy would cost based on your typical covers: $1.25 per cover, capped at $125 a month.
Comparing other systems? See how Make a Rezzy compares with other booking systems.