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The Turntable, Tiffin OH 🇺🇸
“QuickTable is straightforward and affordable, without the usual friction. It's something I can confidently stand behind.”
A commission-free OpenTable alternative built for independent restaurants.
QuickTable and OpenTable are both restaurant reservation systems, but they price very differently. OpenTable typically charges around $1–$1.50 per seated diner (per cover) on top of a monthly subscription of roughly $149–$499, and connects restaurants to its diner marketplace. QuickTable charges a flat £50/month (about €60 / $70) with zero per-booking commission — whether you take 10 bookings or 1,000, the price is the same. For independent restaurants that want simple, commission-free online bookings without per-diner fees or guest apps, QuickTable is a straightforward OpenTable alternative. It also offers a free Starter plan (up to 30 bookings/month) and a 30-day free trial with no credit card.
| QuickTable | OpenTable | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee — £50/mo (≈ €60 / $70) | ~$149–$499/mo subscription + per-cover fees* |
| Per-booking commission | £0 — no per-cover fees | ~$1–$1.50 per seated diner (cover)* |
| Free plan | Yes — up to 30 bookings/mo | No free plan* |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | Varies* |
| Guest app / account | None — book via your link or website | Commonly booked via OpenTable app/account |
| Setup | Under 10 minutes, or a free setup call | Varies* |
| Support | Real human support by email & phone | Varies by plan* |
| Best for | Independent restaurants wanting simple, commission-free bookings | Restaurants prioritising OpenTable's diner-network reach |
* OpenTable figures reflect its published plans (Basic ~$149, Core ~$299, Pro ~$499/month) and per-cover fees (~$1–$1.50) as reported in 2026 by industry sources and OpenTable. Pricing varies by region and plan and changes over time — check OpenTable for current pricing. QuickTable figures reflect our published pricing.
No. QuickTable charges a flat monthly fee with zero per-booking commission — whether you receive 10 bookings or 1,000, the price stays the same. OpenTable, by contrast, typically charges around $1–$1.50 per seated diner (per cover) on top of a subscription of roughly $149–$499/month, so your costs rise with every booking. A restaurant seating around 1,000 network covers a month can pay $1,000 or more in cover fees alone, on top of the subscription — with QuickTable that same volume still costs a flat £50/month.
Yes. QuickTable is built for independent restaurants that want simple, commission-free online bookings without per-diner fees, guest apps, or lengthy training. You get unlimited bookings on the Pro plan for a flat £50/month, a free Starter plan for up to 30 bookings per month, a 30-day free trial with no credit card, and real human support by email and phone. QuickTable was named Best Restaurant Booking System 2026 at the UK Enterprise Awards.
With QuickTable, no — guests book directly through your own website or a simple booking link, with no app download and no account to create. OpenTable reservations are commonly made through the OpenTable app or website, where guests often sign in with an OpenTable account. Keeping the booking on your own site means the guest relationship — and the data — stays with your restaurant.
QuickTable Pro is a flat £50/month (about €60 or $70) for unlimited bookings, with a free Starter plan for up to 30 bookings per month and a 30-day free trial — and no per-booking commissions. OpenTable's plans run roughly $149–$499/month plus about $1–$1.50 per cover, so the total climbs with every diner you seat. If you take a lot of covers, a flat fee can work out dramatically cheaper.
Choose OpenTable if reaching new diners through its large reservation marketplace is your priority and per-cover fees fit your model. Choose QuickTable if you want simple, commission-free bookings on your own website, predictable flat pricing, no guest app, quick self-setup, and real human support. For most independent restaurants that mainly want to take their own bookings online without paying per diner, QuickTable is the simpler, more affordable choice.
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The Turntable, Tiffin OH 🇺🇸
“QuickTable is straightforward and affordable, without the usual friction. It's something I can confidently stand behind.”
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