Honest comparison · checked Nov 11, 2026
WhatsTable vs OpenTable
OpenTable: Reservation and table management system with a large diner network and booking app.
OpenTable pricing
- BasicNetwork covers free for 30 days, then $1.50 per seated cover. Bookings from your own website $0.25 per cover or $49/month flat.$149/month
- Core$1 per seated network cover; website bookings included. Adds table management.$299/month
- Pro$1 per seated network cover; website bookings included. Adds CRM and guest relationship tools.$499/month
- EnterpriseOpenTable's plans page says the standard contract is one year, renewing yearly unless you give 30 days' notice.Quote only (not published)
- Per-order fees: Per seated cover from the OpenTable network: $1.00 (Core, Pro) or $1.50 (Basic after 30 days). No fee for no-shows, cancellations, phone bookings or walk-ins. 2% service fee on prepaid experiences and ticketing.
- POS: No POS required; OpenTable offers POS integrations.
WhatsTable pricing
- Monthly fee$0
- Per-order fee5–10% of sales through WhatsTable (agreed on a call); walk-ins free
- Fee added to guestsNone
- POSClover
Where OpenTable does well
- A large diner network and app that can bring you new guests.
- Mature table management: floor plans, smart table assignment and waitlist (Core and Pro).
- Prepaid experiences and ticketed events.
- Works with any POS, or none.
- Guest profiles and CRM tools on Pro.
How WhatsTable differs
- No monthly fee and no per-cover fee. WhatsTable's 5–10% share applies to reservations at a value you set; walk-ins are free.
- Bookings sit in one system with online ordering, your website, Maya the AI phone host and catering.
- Group bookings can take deposits, with group pre-orders, per-family invoices and dish voting.
- Guests book on your own website or with Maya by phone. WhatsTable has no diner app or network.
- Month to month, and Clover only.
OpenTable is a good fit for: Busy full-service and destination restaurants that want new diners from a big booking network and advanced table management.
Does OpenTable charge for bookings from my own website?
On Core and Pro, no. On Basic, website bookings cost $0.25 per cover or $49 a month flat, per OpenTable's plans page.
Is there a contract with OpenTable?
OpenTable's plans page says the standard contract is one year and renews yearly unless you give 30 days' notice. WhatsTable is month to month.
Can WhatsTable replace OpenTable?
For bookings from your own website and phone, yes, if you are on Clover. WhatsTable has no diner network, so if many guests find you through the OpenTable app, weigh that first.
Prices from each company’s own pages, checked Nov 11, 2026; they change, so please check before you decide.
Comparing OpenTable? See WhatsTable with your menu.
20 minutes on a call. We take care of marketing and sales, so you can take care of the kitchen and good food.
$0 a month · No setup fee · No contract · Nothing added to your guests' bill