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Head-to-head · Restaurant Reservation Software

Resos vs Zenchef

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Resos #5 in Restaurant Reservation Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Resos
Zenchef #7 in Restaurant Reservation Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zenchef

Resos leads on 0 checks, Zenchef on 0, and 6 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 scoreResos · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Resos
  • Most featuresResos · 5 of 5

Resos scores higher on our rubric for restaurant reservation software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Resos is the better fit for budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups. Zenchef is the better fit for restaurants needing reservations plus ordering and payments.

  • Resos fits best

    Budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups

  • Zenchef fits best

    Restaurants needing reservations plus ordering and payments

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Side by side

Feature Resos 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Zenchef 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.5
Ranking #5 in Restaurant Reservation Software #7 in Restaurant Reservation Software
Best for Budget-conscious restaurants and multi-location groups Restaurants needing reservations plus ordering and payments
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Live chat, Docs
Integrations 2,000+ integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Resos 5/5 · Zenchef 1/5
Waitlist management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Deposits or prepayment ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Automated reminders ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Table management ✓ ✓
Multi-location support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Booking channels Both Not checked yet
Included locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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…

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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…

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  1. ResosRestaurant Reservation Software 8.7Free plan
  2. ZenchefRestaurant Reservation Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • Resos8.7/10 · Free plan

    Resos combines low-cost booking management with floor plans, payments, waitlists, 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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