Compare restaurant booking systems for US restaurants
The big platforms were built to own your diners and rent them back to you — charging a monthly subscription whether they fill your tables or not. Make a Rezzy is built the other way round: you own your bookings, your guests and your brand, and you only pay when we actually fill a seat. Here's how we compare.
Switching from a specific platform? Read our OpenTable alternative guide for US restaurants.
Comparing Restaurant Reservation Platform Prices and Features
Below is a comparison of the pricing of Make a Rezzy with other reservation systems. We've also included a comparison of the features offered by each platform.
Some companies have various prices per cover, so for simplicity, we have added the highest price per cover for each company.
| Feature / Item | Make a Rezzy | OpenTable Compare | TheFork Compare | Resy | Eat App | Quandoo Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Per Cover |
$1.25 for bookings from your website, social media, and search engines up to $125/month. $1.25 for all other bookings from Make a Rezzy or Make a Rezzy's partner platforms. |
$1.50 for bookings from OpenTable | Fee based on a percentage of your average bill per client for reservations coming from TheFork, Tripadvisor and other partners | $0 | $0 if the $179/month subscription or higher has been purchased. Otherwise, there is a limit to how many bookings can be made each month. | $3.50 |
| Subscription Fee per Month | $0 | $149-$499 | These are negotiated on a per-business basis. | $249-$399 | Up to $319 | $49-$99 |
| Events and Experiences | same as price per cover | 2% of event revenue | $0 | |||
| Other Fees | $0 - all features included | Additional fees for premium features including SMS messaging. | $0 | $0 | From $2-$100+ - charges applicable for each add-on / integration | $749-$1,499 setup free and need to purchase the Premium Package to unlock all the features |
| Features | ||||||
| Online Reservations | ||||||
| Events and Experiences | 2% of event revenue | |||||
| Booking Widget | ||||||
| Apply Branding on Booking Widget | Requires pro subscription | Almost fully customisable - Quandoo's logo stays on the widget | ||||
| Apply Branding on Landing Page | ||||||
| Booking Deposits | ||||||
| Waitlist | Only available on Premium Package | |||||
| Guest Database | ||||||
| Guest Reviews | No comments, only numerical rating | |||||
| Guest Reports | Includes AI driven insights | Unknown | Only available on Premium Package | |||
| Floor Plan | ||||||
Key Benefits of Make a Rezzy
- Fair Pricing, No Network Tax No monthly subscription and no fee for the quiet nights or the walk-ins you brought in yourself. The whole plan fits in one sentence: Make a Rezzy charges only $1.25 per cover that dines with you, capped at $125/month for direct bookings — no subscription, no setup fees, and no hidden costs.
- Tackles No Shows We have spoken to many restaurants and have listened to their concerns. We understand that no-shows are a big problem for restaurants. Make a Rezzy provides a feature that allows restaurants to take a deposit from customers when they book a table. This feature can minimise no-shows and help restaurants to manage their bookings more effectively.
- Talk to a Real Person for Customer Support We are here to help you every step of the way. We believe sometimes, you just need to speak to a real person. We are here to help you with any questions you may have.
- Own Your Brand and Channel Make a Rezzy gives you a fully branded booking widget and Explore page. Embed the widget on your own site — WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Shopify or plain HTML — and add it to your Instagram and Google profile, so diners book with you, not a marketplace.
- All Features are Included Make a Rezzy offers a range of features to help you manage your bookings more effectively. These include table management, live calendars, guests manager and more. There are no hidden costs or additional fees for these features.