The short answer: if you want to stop paying per diner, the main OpenTable alternatives for UK independents are Cheeky Table, resOS, Tablein, ResDiary, TheFork Manager, SevenRooms and Access Collins. Only three publish full prices: Cheeky Table (£9.99 a month), resOS (free up to 25 bookings, then from £39) and Tablein (from €79). ResDiary and SevenRooms charge no commission but price by quote. TheFork still charges for diners from its own marketplace.
I build Cheeky Table, one of the systems on this list, so read this with that in mind. I've stuck to what each company publishes on its own website, and said where the others are stronger. Prices were checked on 6 November 2026; check them again before you sign anything.
Why venues look for an OpenTable alternative
Usually it's the fees. OpenTable doesn't publish UK plan prices, and on top of the plan it charges for each diner who books through its website, app or affiliate network (OpenTable UK plans). In a busy month, that bill grows with every cover.
What you're paying for is OpenTable's diner network. If a lot of your guests find you there, the fees can be worth it. If most of them already come from your website, Instagram, Google profile or regulars, you're paying for reach you don't need.
OpenTable alternatives at a glance
| System | Published monthly price | Per-diner fees | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Table | £9.99, everything included | None | Small independents taking bookings from their own channels |
| resOS | Free up to 25 bookings; £39, £79 or £119 | None | Venues that want paid extras like online payments |
| Tablein | €79 (150 bookings) or €129 (unlimited) | None, but €0.30 per booking over 150 on Standard | Simple online booking, priced in euros |
| ResDiary | By quote, based on booking volume | None, "regardless of where the booking is made" | Busier venues wanting pre-orders, events and EPOS links |
| TheFork Manager | By quote | Yes, a percentage of the average bill for TheFork and Tripadvisor bookings | Venues that want marketplace diners in the UK and Europe |
| SevenRooms | By quote | None on its Starter marketplace | Groups that want a guest CRM and marketing tools |
| Access Collins | From £149 per site | Not stated | Bars and multi-site groups, with DesignMyNight listings |
| OpenTable | By quote | Yes, for diners from its network | Venues that rely on its diner app |
The alternatives, one by one
Cheeky Table
£9.99 a month, with no per-cover fees and no contract. Guests book on your own booking page, from your website, Instagram, Google profile or a QR code. Confirmations, a reminder the morning before with a one-click cancel link, table allocation, a waitlist, printable day sheets and guest notes are all included.
- Stronger than OpenTable on: one published price, self-serve setup in about five minutes, no fee however busy you get.
- Weaker on: no diner marketplace, no deposits or card holds yet, and reminders are by email, not text.
The first 100 venues get six months free. Compare Cheeky Table and OpenTable in detail →
resOS
Free up to 25 bookings a month, then £39, £79 or £119 a month depending on volume, with no contract and a 90-day money-back guarantee (resOS pricing). Online payments, Reserve with Google, a waitlist and SMS are paid add-ons.
A good fit if you want to start free and add payments later. Watch the add-ons: the headline price grows as you switch them on.
Tablein
€79 a month for 150 reservations (then €0.30 per extra booking), or €129 a month unlimited, €108 on annual billing (Tablein). Prices are in euros, and text messages cost extra.
Straightforward and well established. The per-booking charge above 150 on the Standard plan is small but worth counting if you're busy.
ResDiary
No commission "regardless of where the booking is made", with Connect, Express, Pro and Ultimate plans priced by booking volume through a quote (ResDiary pricing). Pre-orders, gift vouchers, events, SMS and POS links are monthly add-ons, and there's a 1.2% surcharge on deposits and payments.
A full-featured system built in the UK, with a long list of add-ons. You'll need a sales conversation to get a price.
TheFork Manager
"Ask for pricing" for both its Performance and Enterprise plans. Bookings from your own website, Instagram and Facebook are included, but diners who book through TheFork, Tripadvisor and partners are charged as "a percentage of your average bill per guest" (TheFork Manager pricing).
The closest like-for-like swap for OpenTable: you keep marketplace reach, and you keep paying for it.
SevenRooms
Priced by quote, with Starter, Growth and Premium plans (SevenRooms pricing). Its Starter plan includes a marketplace listing with "no cover fees". SevenRooms leans heavily into guest data, email marketing and automation.
Built for groups and high-volume venues that want a CRM. Likely more than a single café or pub needs.
Access Collins
From £149 a month per site, with possible setup, training and integration fees on top (The Access Group). Collins works alongside DesignMyNight, the bar and nightlife discovery site.
The starting price puts it well above the others for a single small venue.
How to choose
Four questions narrow it down quickly:
- Where do your guests actually come from? If most book through your website, socials or phone, you don't need a marketplace, so don't pay for one.
- Do you need deposits or card holds? If large groups are your big no-show risk, choose a system that takes card details. Cheeky Table doesn't yet.
- Do you want to see the price before talking to anyone? Cheeky Table, resOS and Tablein publish theirs. The rest need a quote.
- What device will staff use? If you only have a POS tablet behind the bar, check the system runs in a browser on it without an app.
Can you keep OpenTable and add another system?
Yes. Some venues keep an OpenTable listing for the diners it sends and point everyone else at their own booking page, so only network bookings carry a fee. The two systems won't sync, so choose one diary as the master and add the other bookings to it by hand. See how that works with Cheeky Table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest alternative to OpenTable in the UK?
Of the systems that publish prices, resOS is free for up to 25 bookings a month and Cheeky Table is £9.99 a month with no booking limit. ResDiary, SevenRooms and TheFork Manager price by quote.
Which OpenTable alternatives have no per-cover fees?
Cheeky Table, resOS, Tablein, ResDiary and SevenRooms's Starter marketplace don't charge per diner. TheFork Manager charges a percentage of the average bill for diners from its marketplace. Access Collins doesn't state either way.
Will I lose bookings if I leave OpenTable?
You'll lose the guests who find you on OpenTable's app or website. Bookings from your own website, Instagram and Google profile can move to any of these systems. Look at where your covers come from before you switch.
Cheeky Table is £9.99 a month with no per-cover fees, and the first 100 venues get six months free. Claim 6 months free →
Sources
Prices and terms as published on each company's own site, checked 6 November 2026: