Looking for an OpenTable alternative? Meet Make a Rezzy.
Make a Rezzy is the restaurant booking system built for independent US restaurants who would rather own their diners than rent them. Take direct bookings on your own website, Instagram and Google, keep your guest data, and pay $1.25 per seated cover — capped at $125 a month, with no subscription.
Why US restaurants look for a OpenTable alternative
- You rent your own diners back. OpenTable owns the guest relationship and the data. When a regular books, they are OpenTable's customer, not yours.
- The fees stack up. OpenTable US runs around $149-$499 a month plus roughly $1.50 per network cover. A busy month is an expensive month.
- You sit next to your competitors. On a marketplace, the restaurant down the road is one tap away in the same app.
OpenTable vs Make a Rezzy at a glance
| Feature | Make a Rezzy | OpenTable |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $0 | $149-$499 |
| Per cover | $1.25 (capped $125/month on direct bookings) | $1.50 network cover |
| You own your guest data | ||
| Your branding on the booking page | ||
| Diners book with you, not a marketplace | ||
| Deposits & no-show protection | ||
| Live floor plan |
What you gain by switching to Make a Rezzy
- Own your brand and channel. A branded booking widget that embeds on your own site — WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Shopify or plain HTML — plus your Instagram bio and Google profile.
- Own your guest data. Every booking builds a real CRM profile with history, preferences and tags for your regulars. Export it any time.
- Protect your revenue. Take deposits on large groups and peak slots, and sell tickets for events, supper clubs and set menus up front.
- Command the room. A live floor plan with real-time table statuses, a drag-and-drop calendar, and occupancy forecasting in your analytics dashboard.
"But will I lose bookings?"
Short answer: you don't have to choose. Keep OpenTable for marketplace discovery if it works for you, and use Make a Rezzy as your direct channel — the one where you keep the margin and the relationship. Most restaurants find the bookings that matter most (regulars, website visitors, social followers) are exactly the ones they were already paying OpenTable a cover fee to reach.
"We've saved £250 per month in fees since switching to Make a Rezzy, without seeing any drop in bookings."
— Tomás Villachica Gayo, nHow Hotel Group (Guilty London)
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OpenTable alternative: frequently asked questions
How much does OpenTable cost in the US?
OpenTable US costs roughly $149-$499 per month plus around $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 independent restaurants, yes. There is no monthly subscription, and direct-booking fees are capped at $125 a month.
Can I switch from OpenTable easily?
Yes. You can be live in an afternoon, 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?
With Make a Rezzy your guest list is yours. Every booking builds a CRM profile you can export 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.