Rob
The Turntable, Tiffin OH 🇺🇸
“QuickTable is straightforward and affordable, without the usual friction. It's something I can confidently stand behind.”
Both are commission-free. The difference is a flat fee versus pricing that climbs with your booking volume.
QuickTable and ResDiary both offer commission-free restaurant bookings. ResDiary's subscription is tiered by booking volume and includes table management and marketing tools. QuickTable Pro costs £50/month for unlimited bookings, with no setup fee. Starter is free for up to 30 bookings a month.
| QuickTable | ResDiary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee: £50/mo, unlimited bookings | Tiered by booking volume: ~£89–£315/mo* |
| Per-booking commission | £0; commission-free | £0; commission-free* |
| Price as you grow | Stays flat; unlimited bookings on Pro | Rises with booking volume (tier upgrades)* |
| Free plan | Yes; up to 30 bookings/mo | No free plan* |
| Setup fee | None | Typically a one-off setup fee (~£99)* |
| Guest app / account | None; book via your link or website | Website, Google and social bookings; no diner app required |
| Scope | Online bookings | Table management and marketing (10,000+ venues)* |
| Setup | Under 10 minutes, or a free setup call | Varies* |
| Best for | Independent restaurants wanting simple, flat-fee bookings | Restaurants needing table management and marketing tools |
* ResDiary figures summarise publicly reported pricing (a zero-commission subscription tiered by booking volume, from roughly £89–£109/month for the entry tier up to ~£245–£315/month for unlimited, typically plus a setup fee and VAT, with a small percentage fee on deposits/payments) via industry sources and ResDiary. Exact pricing, tiers and terms vary and change over time. Check ResDiary for current pricing. QuickTable figures reflect our published pricing.
Yes. ResDiary does not charge per-cover commission on bookings from your website, Google or social media. Its subscription is tiered by booking volume, and it applies a percentage fee to deposits and payments. QuickTable Pro charges a flat £50/month subscription for unlimited bookings.
QuickTable Pro is £50/month for unlimited bookings, with no setup fee. Reported ResDiary pricing ranges from around £89–£109/month for the entry tier to £245–£315/month for unlimited bookings, usually plus a setup fee and VAT. Check ResDiary's current quote and booking limits when comparing costs.
QuickTable suits a small restaurant that wants online bookings at a fixed monthly price. ResDiary also offers table management, marketing and guest data tools. Compare those features with what your team needs, then check the booking allowance on each plan.
Consider ResDiary if you need its table management and marketing tools alongside reservations. Consider QuickTable if your priority is taking online bookings for a flat monthly fee, with a free plan to start. QuickTable was named Best Restaurant Booking System 2026 at the UK Enterprise Awards.
From restaurants using QuickTable
The Turntable, Tiffin OH 🇺🇸
“QuickTable is straightforward and affordable, without the usual friction. It's something I can confidently stand behind.”
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.”
Sabai, Waterford 🇮🇪
“This platform is very straightforward!”
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