The best Quandoo alternatives
For restaurants that want bookings without a fee per guest — and a free option that also runs orders and the kitchen.
Quick answer
Zenchef is the closest alternative to Quandoo without a fee per guest; OpenTable or TheFork Manager if you want another diner network; CoverManager for a fixed fee with many integrations; GrazieChef if you want free online bookings plus orders and the kitchen in one app.
Quandoo is a reservation platform and diner portal, strongest in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK: guests find you on Quandoo and book, and you pay a monthly plan plus a fee for each guest booked through the portal. Restaurants look for alternatives when those fees add up, or when most guests would book directly anyway.
Here is how the main alternatives compare.
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Side by side
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Orders to the kitchen | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quandoo | Restaurants in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the UK that want bookings from Quandoo's diner portal | Monthly plan plus a fee per guest for bookings coming from the Quandoo portal | No | No |
| Zenchef | European restaurants that want bookings, guest profiles and reviews in one place | Reserve, Manage and Grow plans, price on request; no commission per cover; card fees on deposits | No, connects to POS systems | No |
| OpenTable | Restaurants that need new diners from a large booking network (US, UK, Canada, Australia) | Monthly plan plus per-cover fees for network bookings on many plans | No | No |
| TheFork Manager | European restaurants that want bookings from the TheFork and Tripadvisor network | Plans on request; per-cover commission on bookings from TheFork's network | No | No |
| CoverManager | Busy restaurants, hotels and groups in Spain, Italy, Portugal and Latin America | Fixed monthly fee, quoted after a demo; no commission per booking | No, connects to your POS | No |
| GrazieChef | Independent restaurants, bars and cafes that want orders, kitchen and bookings in one free app | Free forever (up to 100 orders every 7 days); Starter €19/month; Pro €39/month | Yes, kitchen display with timers | Yes, forever |
Competitor details are summarised from their public websites as of October 2026 and may change; check their sites for current pricing.
The alternatives, one by one
1. Zenchef
Why consider it instead of Quandoo
No commission per cover and strong on your own channels with deposits, waitlist and reviews; available in Germany and across Europe.
Pros
- + Bookings from website, Google and Instagram with waitlist and deposits
- + Guest profiles, email campaigns and review management
- + No commission per cover
Cons
- − Price on request
- − Payment fees on deposits depend on the plan
- − Not a POS: needs a separate system for orders
2. OpenTable
Why consider it instead of Quandoo
Another diner network, much bigger in the US and UK, with per-cover fees on network bookings.
Pros
- + Large diner network and app that bring new guests
- + Mature booking, waitlist and guest notes
- + Widely known by diners
Cons
- − Per-cover fees on network bookings add up in busy months
- − Doesn't take orders or run the kitchen
- − Network is much weaker in southern Europe
3. TheFork Manager
Why consider it instead of Quandoo
A network alternative strong in France, Italy, Spain and other European markets, with a commission per cover.
Pros
- + Bookings from TheFork, Tripadvisor, Google and partners
- + Table plan, no-show tools and guest database
- + Used by 55,000+ restaurants in 14 countries
Cons
- − Commission per cover on network bookings
- − Promotions and discounts can attract deal-seekers
- − Doesn't take orders or run the kitchen
4. CoverManager
Why consider it instead of Quandoo
Fixed monthly fee, no commission, many POS and hotel integrations.
Pros
- + Advanced multichannel booking engine with prepayments, events and tickets
- + 130+ integrations with POS, PMS and payment providers
- + No commission per cover
Cons
- − Price only after a demo
- − Doesn't take orders or send them to the kitchen
- − More than a small venue usually needs
5. GrazieChef
Why consider it instead of Quandoo
If you want direct bookings without a fee per guest, plus orders, the kitchen display and the bill, GrazieChef does it in one app with a free plan.
Pros
- + Public prices and a free plan with every feature, bookings and deposits included
- + Orders, kitchen display, live table map and the bill in the same app
- + Runs on phones and tablets you already own, set up in minutes, in 6 languages
Cons
- − No diner network that sends you new bookings
- − No guest CRM or automated marketing campaigns
- − Few third-party integrations compared with the big platforms
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free alternative to Quandoo?
- Yes. GrazieChef's Free plan includes online bookings, deposits and a waitlist with no fee per guest, plus orders and the kitchen display, up to 100 orders every 7 days. It has no diner portal.
- How much does Quandoo cost?
- Quandoo charges a monthly plan, and bookings from the Quandoo portal carry a fee per guest; check Quandoo's site for current prices in your country.
- Quandoo or OpenTable?
- Quandoo is stronger in German-speaking countries, OpenTable in the US and UK. Both bring diners from a network and charge per guest for those bookings; neither takes orders or runs the kitchen.
- Can Quandoo send orders to the kitchen?
- No, Quandoo handles bookings. GrazieChef handles bookings, orders and the kitchen display in the same app.
Try GrazieChef for free
Free plan forever, no card and no hardware. The demo needs no account.