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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 for Restaurants (2026)

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 UK Restaurants Should Use

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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