CentralPlanner review
A low-cost option for small venues needing reservations, tables, and guest history.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
CentralPlanner is a cloud-based reservation system for restaurants and other reservation-based businesses. It covers reservation management, guest contact history, rooms and areas, tables, online booking forms, confirmations, reminder emails, recurring reservations, and utilization planning. Staff can access it through a browser, while iOS and Android apps support mobile use. Its feature set and pricing make it a practical fit for small venues that need core reservation operations rather than a broad restaurant management suite.
The pricing structure is straightforward. The free Starter plan supports up to 50 reservations per month and includes reservation management, guest contact history, rooms or areas, and online reservations. Basic costs €19.90 per month, billed monthly, and adds unlimited reservations while retaining those core features. Premium costs €34.90 per month and adds table management, automated online reservations, and recurring reservations. Professional costs €59.90 per month and adds enhanced utilization planning, reservation attachments, no-show reduction emails, and thank-you and evaluation emails. Paid prices are listed plus VAT. A 30-day free trial does not require payment details.
CentralPlanner fits venues that want their own website or Facebook reservation forms, automated table assignment, and access across computers, tablets, and smartphones. Facebook is the listed integration, so businesses choosing it should ensure that this ecosystem fits their booking workflow. The tier structure also places several operational and communication features above the free and entry plans. Small restaurants with modest booking volume should find the Starter or Basic tiers aligned with their needs; venues requiring broader integrations, waitlist or deposit workflows, or multi-location operations should compare alternatives before choosing.
CentralPlanner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free Starter plan supports up to 50 reservations per month
- Automated confirmations, reminders, and table assignment
- Web, iOS, and Android access with Facebook reservation forms
- Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to 50 reservations per month
- Advanced planning and email features require higher tiers
- The listed integration is Facebook
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