ResDiary vs Zenchef

ResDiary8.8Visit Zenchef8.5Visit

Higher score ResDiary #4 in Restaurant Reservation Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ResDiary

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Zenchef #7 in Restaurant Reservation Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zenchef

• ResDiary fits best

  Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights

• Zenchef fits best

  Restaurants needing reservations plus ordering and payments

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Side by side

Feature	ResDiary 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Zenchef 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Restaurant Reservation Software	#7 in Restaurant Reservation Software
Best for	Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights	Restaurants needing reservations plus ordering and payments
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	€109/mo	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	70+ integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ResDiary 1/5 · Zenchef 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
Our review
Pros	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	Combines reservations, seating, ordering, payments, and guest profiles Supports Google Reserve, Instagram Reserve, and major POS integrations Includes waitlists, no-show prevention, loyalty, and multi-venue tools
Cons	No free plan is available Monthly pricing may vary by region Advanced features may exceed the needs of small venues	Pricing requires account setup or contact with sales The broad feature set may exceed the needs of reservation-only venues Advanced payment and multi-venue tools are available in higher plans
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 →	ZenchefOS brings together online and phone reservations, seating plans, table management, waitlists, guest profiles, payments, digital menus, ordering, marketing, and restaurant technology integrations. It is designed for independent… 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

• Zenchef — where it wins

  • Combines reservations, seating, ordering, payments, and guest profiles
  • Supports Google Reserve, Instagram Reserve, and major POS integrations
  • Includes waitlists, no-show prevention, loyalty, and multi-venue tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires account setup or contact with sales
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of reservation-only venues
  • Advanced payment and multi-venue tools are available in higher plans

• ResDiary8.8/10 · Paid

  A full-featured booking system for restaurants that need controls, insights, and integrations.

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• Zenchef8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad restaurant platform for reservations, ordering, payments, and guest engagement.

  Visit ZenchefFull verdict →