Reservations & guest data
OpenTable
Largest consumer reservation platform with a discovery marketplace, table management, waitlist, and no-show protection tools.
What it does
Largest consumer-facing reservation platform with a discovery marketplace, table management, SMS/email confirmations, waitlist, and no-show tools like credit-card holds and prepaid experiences.
AI features
Automated SMS/email reminders, availability alerts, and a four-strikes no-show suspension policy to reduce no-shows.
Pricing
Cover-based and subscription pricing; recently added a 2% transaction service fee on some bookings.
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How TableMagic fits
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Alternatives to OpenTable
Other reservation software worth weighing against OpenTable. See the full reservations guide.
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