Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software
Favouritetable vs Tableo
Favouritetable leads on 0 checks, Tableo on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFavouritetable · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
Favouritetable scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 7.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #12.
Favouritetable is the better fit for UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing. Tableo is the better fit for restaurants wanting a free, modern booking system.
- Favouritetable fits best
UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing
- Tableo fits best
Restaurants wanting a free, modern booking system
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Side by side
| Feature | Favouritetable 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Tableo 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #11 in Restaurant Reservation Software | #12 in Restaurant Reservation Software |
| Best for | UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing | Restaurants wanting a free, modern booking system |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £69/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Favouritetable 5/5 · Tableo 5/5 | ||
| Waitlist management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deposits or prepayment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Table management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Booking channels | Both | Both |
| Included locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Favouritetable is web-based restaurant reservation and management software for restaurants, pubs, cafés, bars and multi-site operators. It combines online bookings with a reservation diary, waiting-list management, table and floor-plan… Read the review → |
Tableo is restaurant reservation and table-management software for restaurants, bars, cafés, hotels, and restaurant groups. It brings online, phone, walk-in, website, Google, Facebook, and Instagram bookings into a centralized reservation… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Favouritetable — where it wins
- Free plan includes up to 30 online bookings monthly and onboarding
- Table management, floor plans, waitlists, deposits and payment requests
- Marketing, pre-ordering and CRM or EPOS integrations on FT Ultimo
Where it doesn't
- FT Free is limited to 30 online bookings per month
- FT Flex charges £2 per cover instead of a monthly subscription
- FT Lite includes one user; multi-site support starts with FT Pro
Tableo — where it wins
- Free plan supports up to 100 covers monthly
- Centralizes online, phone, walk-in, social, and website bookings
- Includes floor plans, waitlists, reminders, deposits, and guest profiles
Where it doesn't
- Freemium plan is limited to 100 covers monthly
- Advanced capabilities are divided across higher tiers
- Listed integrations are limited to five named services
- Favouritetable7.9/10 · Free plan
Flexible booking, table management and marketing plans for UK hospitality businesses.
Visit FavouritetableFull verdict → - Tableo7.8/10 · Free plan
A capable free starting point for restaurants managing bookings, tables, and waitlists.
Visit TableoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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