The best SevenRooms alternatives
From similar guest platforms to simpler tools with public prices and a free plan.
Quick answer
Zenchef or CoverManager if you want bookings and guest profiles at a lower, simpler price; OpenTable or TheFork Manager if you need a diner network; GrazieChef if you're an independent venue that needs bookings plus orders and the kitchen, free to start.
SevenRooms is built for hospitality groups that invest in guest data: direct bookings, deep guest profiles, automated email and SMS marketing, reviews and POS integrations, sold on quote with an onboarding project. For a single independent restaurant it's often more platform — and more price — than needed.
Here are the alternatives, from closest to simplest.
Side by side
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Orders to the kitchen | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SevenRooms | Hospitality groups and hotels investing in guest data and direct marketing | Quote-based | No, integrates with your POS | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 SevenRooms
The most common step down from SevenRooms in Europe: bookings, guest profiles, reviews and marketing, no commission per cover, simpler plans.
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. CoverManager
Why consider it instead of SevenRooms
Similar ambition for groups and hotels, with 130+ integrations and a fixed monthly fee; strong in Spain and Italy.
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
3. OpenTable
Why consider it instead of SevenRooms
If you need demand more than CRM: diners come from OpenTable's network, with per-cover fees on many plans.
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
4. TheFork Manager
Why consider it instead of SevenRooms
Network bookings in continental Europe, with a commission per cover on those bookings.
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
5. GrazieChef
Why consider it instead of SevenRooms
For an independent venue: bookings with deposits, loyalty card and gift cards plus orders, kitchen display and bill, at public prices with a free plan. No automated marketing.
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
- SevenRooms vs Zenchef: which is better?
- SevenRooms is deeper on CRM and marketing automation and aimed at groups; Zenchef is simpler, aimed at independent restaurants, with no commission per cover. Neither runs the kitchen.
- SevenRooms vs OpenTable?
- SevenRooms helps you own guest data and market directly; OpenTable brings diners from its network. Groups often pick SevenRooms for direct relationships, single restaurants OpenTable for demand.
- How much does SevenRooms cost?
- SevenRooms doesn't publish prices; it's quote-based and aimed at busy venues and groups.
- Is there a cheaper alternative to SevenRooms for a single restaurant?
- Yes. Zenchef and CoverManager are simpler reservation platforms; GrazieChef is free to start (up to 100 orders every 7 days) and includes bookings, deposits and loyalty, though no automated marketing.
- Does SevenRooms send orders to the kitchen?
- No, it integrates with your POS. GrazieChef has its own kitchen display.
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