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Hostme vs. OpenTable
OpenTable was built to fill seats through a massive diner marketplace. Hostme was built for independents who want to own their guest data without per-cover fees or walled-garden restrictions.
Hostme vs. OpenTable: Let's compare!
OpenTable built its business on per-cover fees and marketplace dependency. Hostme was built for restaurant owners who want full control of their costs, their guests, and their operations.
Hostme
Built from the ground up with restaurant owners, Hostme is an all-in-one platform with reservations, waitlist, table management, guestbook, and marketing — for one flat monthly fee.
Unlimited reservations with no per-cover fees — ever.
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- Reservation Management
- Waitlist Management
- Table Management
- Customizable Floor Plans
- Seating Optimization
- Guest Database, Notes, Tags
- Customizable Guest Emails
- Deposits/Card Holds
- POS and Phone Integrations
- Google, Instagram, Facebook Integrations
- Advanced Analytics
Other features
- Flat Monthly Fee
- Event Management
- Post Dining Surveys
- 2-way SMS communications
- Online Ordering
- Commission-free Reservations
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Free Setup Support
Hostme vs OpenTable
OpenTable charges a per-cover fee for every diner booked through their network, plus monthly subscription fees. They retain guest data and use it for their own marketplace.
Plus $1–$2 per cover for every diner booked through the OpenTable network.
Key comparison
- Reservation Management
- Waitlist Management
- Table Management
- Customizable Floor Plans
- Seating Optimization
- Guest Database, Notes, Tags
- Customizable Guest Emails
- Deposits/Card Holds
- POS and Phone Integrations
- Google, Instagram, Facebook Integrations
- Advanced Analytics
Other features
- Flat Monthly Fee
- Event Management
- Post Dining Surveys
- 2-way SMS communications
- Online Ordering
- Commission-free Reservations
- 24/7 Customer Support
- Free Setup Support
Experience it yourself
Elevate your guests' experience with Hostme world-class Reservation, Waitlist & Table Management Solution
No Per-Cover Fees. Ever.
Every reservation through OpenTable costs you money per diner — on top of your monthly subscription. With Hostme, you pay one flat monthly fee and keep 100% of your reservation revenue. No surprises, no per-cover charges, no matter how busy you get.
Own Your Guest Relationships
When guests book through OpenTable, the platform controls the relationship. With Hostme, every guest profile, visit history, and preference is yours — stored in your guestbook, available for your marketing campaigns, forever.
