Head-to-head · Reservations Software
OpenTable for Restaurants vs Cloudbeds Booking Engine
OpenTable for Restaurants leads on 0 checks, Cloudbeds Booking Engine on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenTable for Restaurants · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly OpenTable for Restaurants
- Most featuresOpenTable for Restaurants · 4 of 4
OpenTable for Restaurants scores higher on our rubric for reservations software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.
OpenTable for Restaurants is the better fit for restaurants seeking broad reservation reach. Cloudbeds Booking Engine is the better fit for hotels focused on direct accommodation bookings.
- OpenTable for Restaurants fits best
Restaurants seeking broad reservation reach
- Cloudbeds Booking Engine fits best
Hotels focused on direct accommodation bookings
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenTable for Restaurants 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Cloudbeds Booking Engine 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Reservations Software | #2 in Reservations Software |
| Best for | Restaurants seeking broad reservation reach | Hotels focused on direct accommodation bookings |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Phone, Live chat · 24/7 | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 400+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenTable for Restaurants 4/4 · Cloudbeds Booking Engine 0/4 | ||
| Online booking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Automated reminders | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Waitlist management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Deposit collection | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Reservation types | Restaurant dining reservations; waitlists; ticketed dining experiences | Not checked yet |
| Booking channels | OpenTable website and app; restaurant website or digital properties; affiliate partner websites and apps; automated phone bookings via voice AI integration | website and social |
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| Our verdict | OpenTable for Restaurants helps restaurants accept and manage online reservations, organize table inventory, and coordinate in-house and online waitlists. It is aimed at restaurants that want booking access through OpenTable as well as… Read the review → |
Cloudbeds Booking Engine is a direct reservation tool for lodging businesses, including hotels, vacation rentals, and B&Bs. It lets guests search by stay dates and occupancy, compare available accommodations and rates, enter reservation… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenTable for Restaurants — where it wins
- Bookings through OpenTable, restaurant sites, and affiliate partners
- Waitlists, deposits, and credit card holds are available on Basic
- Core adds floor plans, table management, and POS integration
Where it doesn't
- Plan features are split across Basic, Core, and Pro
- Basic is specified as US-only
- Some plans and reservation channels carry cover or service fees
Cloudbeds Booking Engine — where it wins
- Offers date- and occupancy-based availability, rates, and accommodation details
- Supports widgets, embedded flows, standalone pages, and direct booking links
- Provides rate plans, packages, promo codes, add-ons, and 31 interface languages
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based and tied to Cloudbeds plans, not listed as a standalone price
- Properties manage booking details and payments through connected Cloudbeds tools
- Not suited to properties seeking a booking engine independent of Cloudbeds PMS
- OpenTable for Restaurants9.2/10 · 30-day trial
Broad booking reach plus waitlists and table tools, with features that vary by plan.
Visit OpenTableFull verdict → - Cloudbeds Booking Engine9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A hotel-focused booking engine for managing direct reservations through Cloudbeds PMS.
Visit CloudbedsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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