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OpenTable is a leading restaurant reservation platform, but its per-cover fees add up quickly. Understand the costs, explore alternatives.

💡Quick Tips for OpenTable

✓Calculate your true cost per cover including all fees
✓Encourage direct bookings through your website to avoid fees
✓Monitor and respond to reviews on the platform
✓Consider alternatives like ResDiary or Resy for lower costs

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01/02/2026•17 min read

7 Best OpenTable Alternatives UK (No Per-Cover Fees)

You're paying per cover. Every single booking costs you money. That table of two spending thirty quid? You're charged. The anniversary dinner spending three hundred? Charged again. After a busy Saturd...

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OpenTable vs Resy: Which Is Best for UK Restaurants?

You have three browser tabs open, one spreadsheet half-filled with numbers, and you still can not figure out whether OpenTable or Resy makes sense for your restaurant. Your feet hurt after a 12-hour s...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does OpenTable cost UK restaurants?

OpenTable charges around £1 per network booking, £0.25 per website widget booking, plus monthly subscription fees of £199-449. High-volume restaurants can pay thousands monthly.

Is OpenTable worth it for small restaurants?

For small restaurants, the per-cover fees often outweigh the benefits. Consider free alternatives like Google Reserve or flat-fee systems like ResDiary that become more economical at lower volumes.

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