The Postonero library

Guides for restaurants thinking about how they take bookings

Sourced cost breakdowns, ranked alternatives, head-to-head comparisons, and copy-paste setup instructions for every major website platform. Updated regularly.

Choosing a reservation system

If you're new to the category — or rethinking what you have — start here.

Complete guide · 14 min read Restaurant Reservation System: The Complete 2026 Guide Everything restaurants need to know about reservation systems in 2026 — the four types (marketplace, flat-rate, free, custom), pricing models compared at typical indie volumes, the features that actually matter, how to choose for your restaurant size, and the common mistakes when picking a system. Updated May 2026 How-to · 10 min read How to Add Online Reservations to Any Website Copy-paste setup instructions for WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Shopify, and custom HTML. Includes the four-step generic process, troubleshooting, and the auto-open URL pattern for Google Business Profile. Updated May 2026 Comparison · 12 min read The 8 Best OpenTable Alternatives Honest, sourced comparison of the eight strongest OpenTable alternatives in 2026 — Postonero, Tock, Resy, SevenRooms, TheFork, Tableo, EatApp, TableAgent — ranked by fit for independent restaurants who want to keep all booking revenue. Updated May 2026

OpenTable, in detail

Most restaurants thinking about switching are coming from OpenTable. These two pages cover what it actually costs and the operator-level critique of its diner-network claim.

Pricing breakdown · 9 min read How Much Does OpenTable Cost a Restaurant in 2026? Full sourced breakdown — Basic, Core, and Pro plans with monthly fees, per-cover fees, contract minimums, and hidden costs. Includes a cost-at-volume table showing what you'd pay at 100, 300, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 covers per month. Updated May 2026 Head to head · 10 min read Postonero vs OpenTable Pricing, features, contracts, and switching cost. Includes the operator-perspective section on OpenTable's "diner network" attribution claim — sourced from /r/restaurantowners — and the "five-figure savings, no drop in bookings" switching evidence. Updated May 2026

Postonero vs everyone else

Head-to-head comparisons with the other major reservation systems, with honest cases for when each one is the right answer.

vs OpenTable vs Resy vs Tock vs TheFork vs SevenRooms

Coming next

What's on the writing roadmap.

Free restaurant reservation systems compared — honest assessment of the genuinely-free options (TableAgent, GloriaFood, BriskTable) and where £20/month flat saves more than it costs.

Restaurant booking software pricing — updated quarterly — sourced pricing table for every major reservation system, kept current.

How to switch off OpenTable in 60 days — a practical playbook including contract negotiation, guest-data export, in-flight booking handover, and the 90-day-without-OpenTable test.

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