Comparison
TableGo vs OpenTable
No cover fees, no contracts, just great booking software
OpenTable's global network can drive discovery, but per-cover fees on network bookings can add up fast. TableGo offers professional booking with predictable flat pricing—so your margins stay protected.
Last updated: 01/13/2026
TL;DR — The Quick Verdict
Feature Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | TableGo | OpenTable |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | ||
| No booking fees (no commission / no per-cover) | ||
| Setup in minutes | Varies | |
| Table management & areas | ||
| Deposits | ||
| Built-in gift vouchers | ||
| Own your guest relationships | Shared | |
| Export guest data | Limited | |
| Team member access | ||
| AI reply suggestions for reviews |
TableGo is best for…
- Restaurants wanting to eliminate per-cover fees entirely
- Full ownership of guest data—export anytime, no restrictions
- Venues that drive bookings from their own website and marketing
- Restaurants wanting integrated gift voucher sales
- UK restaurants wanting local, responsive support
OpenTable is best for…
- Restaurants heavily relying on OpenTable's diner marketplace
- Venues where most bookings genuinely come from OpenTable discovery
- Businesses needing OpenTable's specific integration ecosystem
- Restaurants where OpenTable badge recognition drives trust
Why restaurants choose TableGo
Zero per-cover fees
Flat £99/month Pro plan regardless of volume. More bookings = more savings.
Your guests, not theirs
OpenTable marketplace bookings build OpenTable’s network. With TableGo, guest relationships are 100% yours.
Gift vouchers included
Sell gift vouchers with Stripe checkout. Customers receive PDF vouchers by email.
Live in minutes
Self-service signup and a modern interface. Most venues can start taking bookings in under an hour.
UK-based support
Fast, knowledgeable help from a team that understands British hospitality.
No-show protection built-in
Stripe-powered deposits, email confirmations, and no-show tracking to reduce missed bookings.
Detailed Comparison
Pricing & Costs
- OpenTable: Pricing can include subscription and per-cover fees for diner-network and affiliate bookings (market dependent).
- OpenTable: Website reservations can be free on some plans, but network bookings are typically per-cover.
- TableGo: Free tier available. Pro plan: flat £99/month, unlimited covers.
- If you do high volume, per-cover pricing models can become expensive over time.
- TableGo: No contracts ever. OpenTable: contract terms vary by package.
- TableGo Pro: 0% platform fee on deposits and vouchers.
Setup & Getting Started
- TableGo: Self-service signup. Live within an hour, not weeks.
- TableGo: Includes a free restaurant page on tablego.uk to publish key info, menus (incl. allergens), and photos. Pro can white-label and connect your own domain.
- OpenTable: Setup and onboarding varies by plan and market.
- TableGo: Simple iframe widget installs on any website in minutes.
- TableGo: Import your guest database via CSV—we help with migration.
Features Comparison
- Both: Professional booking management, table assignments, confirmations.
- TableGo: Gift vouchers with Stripe. OpenTable: Not available.
- TableGo: AI-powered review reply suggestions. OpenTable: Manual only.
- OpenTable: Diner marketplace. TableGo: Focus on your direct bookings.
- TableGo: Full guest database tools and CSV export.
- TableGo: Custom guest tags (VIP, allergies, birthdays, etc.).
Support
- TableGo: UK-based team with fast response times.
- OpenTable: Large support org but variable response quality.
- TableGo Pro: Priority support included in subscription.
- Both platforms offer reliable uptime for booking operations.
Switching from OpenTable? Here's your checklist
- 1Calculate your current per-cover costs with OpenTable
- 2Request a data export from OpenTable (guest database)
- 3Sign up for TableGo—free tier to test, or go straight to Pro
- 4Configure your restaurant settings, hours, and tables
- 5Import your guest database (we can assist)
- 6Install TableGo widget on your website
- 7Update your Google Business Profile booking link
- 8Notify your regular guests about the new booking system
Need help migrating? Our team can assist with data export and import.Contact us for free migration support.
Frequently Asked Questions
If most of your bookings come from guests searching your restaurant name (Google, social, your website), you usually won't lose volume—those guests will still book via your own site. If you rely heavily on marketplace discovery, you may want to run both in parallel during the transition.
Savings depend on your current plan and booking volume. If you're paying per cover for marketplace/network bookings, switching to a flat monthly plan can reduce costs significantly—especially for busy venues.
Yes! TableGo supports Reserve with Google (coming soon), allowing diners to book directly from Google Search and Maps—without per-cover fees.
OpenTable reviews stay on OpenTable. TableGo has its own review system with AI-powered reply suggestions. Google reviews often matter more for local discovery anyway.
Yes! TableGo includes gift voucher sales with Stripe checkout. Create denominations, sell online, and customers receive PDF vouchers by email. Pro plan: 0% platform fee.
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