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OpenTable

Reservations and waitlist on the largest US diner network.

$149–499/mo + cover fees

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What it costs

Three plans: Basic ~$149/mo, Core ~$299/mo, Pro ~$499/mo, plus per-cover network fees (~$1–$1.50) and, as of early 2026, a 2% service fee on deposits/prepaid transactions. Website reservations are free on Core/Pro; Basic charges $0.25/cover or a $49/mo flat fee.

Best for

Full-service and fine-dining restaurants that want maximum diner discovery on the largest US reservation network.

Pros

  • Largest US diner network and discovery reach
  • Deposits and prepay options cut no-shows
  • Mature table and waitlist management
  • Strong guest data and reviews ecosystem

Cons

  • Per-cover fees add up at volume
  • New 2% transaction fee on deposits/prepaid
  • Irrelevant for QSR/fast-casual
  • Network reach comes at a recurring cost premium

Integrations

Integrates with major POS systems and many marketing/CRM tools; connects bookings from OpenTable, Google, and partner channels.

Alternatives

Resy · Tock · Yelp Guest Manager

Our take: Worth the per-cover cost if you want the biggest discovery network filling tables; if you book mostly from your own site, a flat-fee rival may save money.

Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.

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