Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software
ResDiary vs Anolla
ResDiary leads on 0 checks, Anolla on 1, 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 scoreResDiary · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Anolla
- Most featuresAnolla · 5 of 5
ResDiary scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Anolla offers free plan; ResDiary doesn't.
ResDiary is the better fit for restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights. Anolla is the better fit for restaurants needing free, flexible multi-location tools.
- ResDiary fits best
Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights
- Anolla fits best
Restaurants needing free, flexible multi-location tools
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Side by side
| Feature | ResDiary 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Anolla 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #4 in Restaurant Reservation Software | #8 in Restaurant Reservation Software |
| Best for | Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights | Restaurants needing free, flexible multi-location tools |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €109/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Features ResDiary 1/5 · Anolla 5/5 | ||
| Waitlist management | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Deposits or prepayment | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Automated reminders | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Table management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-location support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Booking channels | Not checked yet | Both |
| Included locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Anolla is an AI-powered restaurant reservation platform for restaurants, cafés, bars, and hospitality groups. It combines online bookings, walk-in and seating management, availability, guest profiles, floor plans, waitlists, confirmations,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Anolla — where it wins
- Free plan covers reservations, calendars, guest profiles, and confirmations
- Supports floor plans, waitlists, deposits, CRM, analytics, and dynamic pricing
- Works across web, desktop, mobile, and public API integrations
Where it doesn't
- Paid features use usage-based pricing
- Advanced integrations, analytics, and loyalty features are paid
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of basic single-site operations
- ResDiary8.8/10 · Paid
A full-featured booking system for restaurants that need controls, insights, and integrations.
Visit ResDiaryFull verdict → - Anolla8.3/10 · Free plan
A flexible free-to-start reservation platform with broad tools for growing restaurant groups.
Visit AnollaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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