Comparison
TableGo vs TheFork Manager
Professional booking without marketplace commission surprises
TheFork offers marketplace exposure, but marketplace bookings can include fees depending on plan and source. TableGo gives you professional tools with transparent pricing and full ownership of your guest relationships.
- Free plan
- £99/month Pro
- No per-cover fees
- UK-based support
Last updated 13 January 2026
Quick verdict
Choose TableGo if
- You want predictable monthly costs with no per-booking commissions
- You drive your own traffic and don't need a marketplace
- You want full ownership of guest data and relationships
- You want to sell gift vouchers on your own page, with a 0% TableGo platform fee on Pro
Also consider
You rely on TheFork's marketplace and TripAdvisor integration for discovery
Feature comparison
A short view of pricing, setup, and day-to-day operations. Where a detail depends on the other vendor's package, the cell says so.
| Feature | TableGo | TheFork Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier available | Limited | |
| No booking fees (no commission / no per-cover) | Website bookings free | |
| Setup in minutes | Varies | |
| Table management & areas | ||
| Deposits | Varies | |
| Built-in gift vouchers | Varies | |
| Own your guest relationships | Shared | |
| Export guest data | Limited | |
| Real-time dashboard | ||
| TripAdvisor integration |
Which is the better fit?
TableGo is best for…
- Restaurants wanting predictable monthly costs with no per-booking commissions
- Venues that drive their own traffic and don't need a marketplace
- Full ownership of guest relationships and data
- Simple, transparent pricing structure
- Quick self-service setup — start without a sales call
TheFork Manager is best for…
- Restaurants heavily relying on TripAdvisor integration
- Venues where TheFork marketplace genuinely drives discovery
- Businesses using TheFork's special offers and promotions
- Restaurants where TheFork Yums loyalty drives repeat visits
Why restaurants choose TableGo
Zero commissions
Flat £99/month Pro. With marketplace models, costs can scale up as your booking volume grows.
Your guests, your data
TheFork marketplace promotes across their network. Your guest relationships stay 100% yours with TableGo.
Gift vouchers included
Sell gift vouchers with Stripe checkout. Pro plan: 0% platform fee on all sales.
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.
Your data stays yours
Guest profiles & notes are included. Pro adds full guest database tools, CSV export, and advanced reporting.
Detailed comparison
Pricing & Costs
- TheFork: Fees can vary by plan and booking source (marketplace vs website widget).
- TableGo: Free tier available. Pro: flat £99/month, no per-booking charges.
- With fee-based pricing, higher booking volume can mean materially higher monthly costs.
- TableGo: No contracts ever. Cancel anytime.
- TableGo Pro: 0% platform fee on deposits and vouchers. Basic: 3.5% fee.
Setup & Onboarding
- TableGo: Self-service signup. Live within an hour.
- 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.
- TheFork: Onboarding and contract terms vary by market and package.
- TableGo: Simple iframe widget for any website.
- TableGo: Import guest data via CSV—we assist with migration.
Features Comparison
- Both: Professional booking management, deposits, email confirmations.
- TheFork: TripAdvisor integration and diner marketplace.
- TableGo: Gift vouchers with Stripe (PDF delivery, promotional pricing).
- TableGo: AI-powered review reply suggestions (GPT integration).
- TableGo: Custom guest tags, guest notes, per-restaurant visit history.
- TheFork: Yums loyalty program. TableGo: Build your own direct loyalty.
Support
- TableGo: UK-based support with fast response times.
- TheFork: Part of TripAdvisor. Support quality varies.
- TableGo Pro: Priority support included in subscription.
- Both platforms offer reliable booking operations.
Switching from TheFork Manager
A practical order of work. Most restaurants can publish a booking page the same day and move guest history afterwards.
- 1Calculate your current TheFork marketplace-related costs
- 2Export guest data and booking history from TheFork
- 3Sign up for TableGo (free tier to test, or straight to Pro)
- 4Configure your restaurant: hours, tables, deposit rules etc.
- 5Import your guest database—we can help
- 6Update your website booking button with TableGo widget
- 7Change Google Business Profile booking link
- 8Notify regular guests about the new booking system
Need help migrating? Pro includes migration support — data import, setup guidance, and training. Contact us
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees vary by package and booking source. If you pay per booking from marketplaces, costs can grow quickly at higher volume. TableGo Pro is a flat £99/month with no per-booking commission.
Your TripAdvisor listing exists independently of your booking system. Reviews and visibility aren't affected by which booking software you use.
Yes! TableGo supports deposits, pre-paid bookings, and gift vouchers with promotional pricing (e.g., pay £70 get £100 value). Control your offers on your own page. TableGo's platform fee is 3.5% on Basic and 0% on Pro.
TheFork Yums is platform-specific. With TableGo, build your own direct loyalty relationship through guest tags, visit history, and our CRM features. Your guests, your relationship.
Yes! TableGo collects guest reviews post-dining, displays them publicly, and lets you reply. Pro plan includes AI-powered reply suggestions to help you respond professionally.
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