Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software
Favouritetable vs TheFork Manager
Favouritetable leads on 1 check, TheFork Manager on 0, and 5 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 planonly Favouritetable
Favouritetable scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 7.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #21.
Favouritetable offers free plan; TheFork Manager doesn't.
Favouritetable is the better fit for UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing. TheFork Manager is the better fit for restaurants using TheFork and social booking channels.
- Favouritetable fits best
UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing
- TheFork Manager fits best
Restaurants using TheFork and social booking channels
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Side by side
| Feature | Favouritetable 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | TheFork Manager 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #11 in Restaurant Reservation Software | #21 in Restaurant Reservation Software |
| Best for | UK restaurants wanting flexible pricing and marketing | Restaurants using TheFork and social booking channels |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | £69/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Favouritetable 5/5 · TheFork Manager 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 → |
TheFork Manager is restaurant reservation and operations software for independent restaurants, established venues, Michelin-listed restaurants, and restaurant groups. It centralizes reservations from TheFork, partner channels, websites,… 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
TheFork Manager — where it wins
- Centralizes bookings from TheFork, websites, partners, and social media
- Combines waitlists, floor plans, deposits, reminders, and guest profiles
- Synchronizes POS and CRM data across web, mobile, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation and includes commission-based fees
- Advanced Enterprise functionality is separated into a higher plan
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple reservation setups
- Favouritetable7.9/10 · Free plan
Flexible booking, table management and marketing plans for UK hospitality businesses.
Visit FavouritetableFull verdict → - TheFork Manager6.8/10 · Pricing on request
A centralized reservation system with strong channel coverage and restaurant operations tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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