Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software
ResDiary vs Resos
ResDiary leads on 0 checks, Resos 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 Resos
- Most featuresResos · 5 of 5
ResDiary scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Resos offers free plan; ResDiary doesn't.
ResDiary is the better fit for restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights. Resos is the better fit for budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups.
- ResDiary fits best
Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights
- Resos fits best
Budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups
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Side by side
| Feature | ResDiary 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Resos 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Restaurant Reservation Software | #5 in Restaurant Reservation Software |
| Best for | Restaurants needing advanced booking and guest insights | Budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €109/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 70+ integrations | 2,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features ResDiary 1/5 · Resos 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 → |
Resos is cloud-based restaurant reservation and table-management software for restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs. It combines online booking pages and website widgets with calendar, list, and floor-plan views. Guest profiles, a searchable… 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
Resos — where it wins
- Free plan includes core features and up to 25 bookings monthly
- Visual floor plans, waitlists, deposits, reminders, and reports
- Web, mobile, API, Zapier, Google, social, and payment integrations
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 25 bookings per month
- Waitlist and payment features are paid add-ons on standard paid plans
- Displayed paid prices use annual billing and exclude VAT
- ResDiary8.8/10 · Paid
A full-featured booking system for restaurants that need controls, insights, and integrations.
Visit ResDiaryFull verdict → - Resos8.7/10 · Free plan
Resos combines low-cost booking management with floor plans, payments, waitlists, and integrations.
Visit ResosFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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