Bookwhen vs ResDiary

Bookwhen8.5Visit ResDiary8.4Visit

Higher score Bookwhen #7 in Reservations Software 8.5/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Bookwhen

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ResDiary #8 in Reservations Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit ResDiary

• Bookwhen fits best

  Classes and events wanting an affordable free start

• ResDiary fits best

  Restaurants needing table and yield management

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Side by side

Feature	Bookwhen 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ResDiary 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#7 in Reservations Software	#8 in Reservations Software
Best for	Classes and events wanting an affordable free start	Restaurants needing table and yield management
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$160/yr	€109/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	10 integrations	70+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bookwhen 1/4 · ResDiary 0/4
Online booking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Waitlist management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deposit collection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Reservation types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Booking channels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan supports free events and website integration Recurring schedules, multiple ticket types and group bookings Paid tiers add payments, reminders, waitlists and attendance tracking	Takes bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels Combines floor plans, table management, waitlists and yield controls Offers reminders, deposits, prepayments and payment collection
Cons	Free plan is limited to free events Calendar feeds are one-way, not two-way sync Event focus is less suited to hotel or restaurant reservations	Monthly plans cap bookings at 150, 450 or 1,000 until Ultimate Starts at €109 per month, with no free plan Feature breadth may exceed the needs of venues seeking a basic booking tool
Our verdict	Bookwhen helps businesses, individuals and nonprofit organisations manage bookings for classes, courses, events and activities. Organisers can create a hosted booking page or embed booking forms on an external website, then set ticket… Read the review →	ResDiary is a cloud-based reservation and table management system for restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, hotels and restaurant groups. It accepts online bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels, and includes a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Bookwhen — where it wins

  • Free plan supports free events and website integration
  • Recurring schedules, multiple ticket types and group bookings
  • Paid tiers add payments, reminders, waitlists and attendance tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to free events
  • Calendar feeds are one-way, not two-way sync
  • Event focus is less suited to hotel or restaurant reservations

• ResDiary — where it wins

  • Takes bookings through websites, social media, Google and partner channels
  • Combines floor plans, table management, waitlists and yield controls
  • Offers reminders, deposits, prepayments and payment collection

  Where it doesn't

  • Monthly plans cap bookings at 150, 450 or 1,000 until Ultimate
  • Starts at €109 per month, with no free plan
  • Feature breadth may exceed the needs of venues seeking a basic booking tool

• Bookwhen8.5/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A class-and-event booking system with a free starting plan and paid payment, waitlist and attendance tools.

  Visit BookwhenFull verdict →
• ResDiary8.4/10 · Paid

  A restaurant booking system with yield controls, floor plans and commission-free booking plans.

  Visit ResDiaryFull verdict →