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The short answer

If you're starting a restaurant and want something cheap and easy, begin on a free plan and avoid any system that charges commission per diner. QuickTable is free for up to 30 bookings a month (no card required), then a flat £50/month for unlimited bookings with zero per-cover fees. Other free options include resOS (free up to ~25 bookings/month) and TableGo; cheap paid plans include simpleERB (~£21/month) and NomNom (~£29.99/month). For a new restaurant, QuickTable is a simple place to start free and grow without your booking bill growing with you.

Cheapest restaurant booking systems compared

System Free plan From Per-cover fees
QuickTable Yes — up to 30 bookings/mo £0, then flat £50/mo unlimited None
resOS Yes — up to ~25 bookings/mo* Free, paid from ~$47/mo* None*
TableGo Yes* Free (some features paid)* Some add-on fees*
simpleERB Trial* ~£21/mo* None*
NomNom 14-day trial* ~£29.99/mo* None*
OpenTable No* ~$149–$499/mo* ~$1–$1.50 per cover*

* Competitor pricing is drawn from each provider's published plans and industry reporting in 2026 and varies by region and over time — check each provider for current pricing. QuickTable figures reflect our published pricing.

Is there a free restaurant booking system?

Yes. QuickTable has a free Starter plan for up to 30 bookings a month, with a booking widget, email confirmations and no credit card required — a good fit for a new or very small restaurant. Other systems with free tiers include resOS (free up to around 25 bookings a month) and TableGo. When you outgrow the free plan, QuickTable's Pro plan is a flat £50/month for unlimited bookings with no per-cover fees.

What is the cheapest restaurant booking system?

For a brand-new restaurant, the cheapest option is a free plan: QuickTable Starter is free for up to 30 bookings a month, and resOS and TableGo also offer free tiers. Among low-cost paid plans, simpleERB is around £21/month and NomNom around £29.99/month. QuickTable Pro is a flat £50/month for unlimited bookings with zero per-cover commission, so your cost never rises with volume.

What is the best booking system for a new restaurant?

The best choice for a new restaurant is usually a system you can start free, that's quick to set up, and that doesn't charge per-cover commission. QuickTable fits all three: a free Starter plan to begin, setup in under 10 minutes, no guest app, and a flat £50/month when you're ready for unlimited bookings. Avoid platforms that charge a fee per seated diner — those costs grow as you get busier.

How much should a small restaurant pay for a booking system?

A small restaurant can pay nothing to start on a free plan, and typically between £0 and £50 a month on a flat-fee system once it needs unlimited bookings. The key is to avoid per-cover commission: a fee of even £1–£2 per seated diner can reach hundreds of pounds a month for a busy restaurant. QuickTable keeps it simple at a flat £50/month with no per-booking fees.

Does QuickTable have a free plan?

Yes. QuickTable Starter is free forever for up to 30 bookings a month, including a booking widget and email confirmations, with no credit card required. When you need more, the Pro plan is a flat £50/month (about €60 or $70) for unlimited bookings, SMS confirmations, reminders, deposits and multi-location support. See how QuickTable compares to OpenTable, Resy and SevenRooms.

What restaurants say about QuickTable

Real operators, real results

Rob

The Turntable, Tiffin OH 🇺🇸

“QuickTable is straightforward and affordable, without the usual friction. It's something I can confidently stand behind.”

Andrea

Sapori Italiani, Newry 🇬🇧

“QuickTable has halved the amount of phone calls we receive for bookings. Customers are booking online now, and we couldn't be happier.”

Catherine

Sabai, Waterford 🇮🇪

“This platform is very straightforward!”

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