Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software
Eat App vs ResDiary
Eat App leads on 1 check, ResDiary on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEat App · 9.3/10
- Free planonly Eat App
- Free trialonly Eat App
Eat App scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Eat App offers free plan; ResDiary doesn't.
Eat App is the better fit for restaurants needing a broad reservation platform. ResDiary is the better fit for restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights.
- Eat App fits best
Restaurants needing a broad reservation platform
- ResDiary fits best
Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights
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Side by side
| Feature | Eat App 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | ResDiary 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Restaurant Reservation Software | #4 in Restaurant Reservation Software |
| Best for | Restaurants needing a broad reservation platform | Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $69/mo | €109/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 30+ integrations | 70+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Eat App 1/5 · ResDiary 1/5 | ||
| Waitlist management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Deposits or prepayment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Table management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Booking channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Included locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Eat App is a cloud-based restaurant reservation and table management platform for restaurants, hotels, bars, cafés, and hospitality groups. It covers online reservations through websites, Google, and social channels, alongside floor plans,… Read the review → |
ResDiary is a cloud-based reservation and table management system for restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars, hotels, and restaurant groups. It handles online bookings through websites, social channels, Google, and partner platforms, while also… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Eat App — where it wins
- Free plan for small venues plus a 14-day free trial
- Reservations, floor plans, waitlists, CRM, messaging, and analytics
- Web, iOS, and Android access with POS and WhatsApp integrations
Where it doesn't
- Advanced capabilities require paid tiers
- Core and Pro pricing rises substantially for larger feature sets
- Enterprise administration is offered through a sales-led plan
ResDiary — where it wins
- Commission-free plans with booking limits up to unlimited
- Bookings across websites, social media, Google, and partner channels
- Table controls, waitlists, payments, reporting, CRM, and AI insights
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Monthly pricing may vary by region
- Advanced features may exceed the needs of small venues
- Eat App9.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad reservation suite spanning bookings, guest data, messaging, payments, and operations.
Visit Eat AppFull verdict → - ResDiary8.8/10 · Paid
A full-featured booking system for restaurants that need controls, insights, and integrations.
Visit ResDiaryFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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