Simple Host review
A practical host-stand system for small restaurants that need core reservation operations.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Simple Host is host-stand software for restaurants managing reservations, waitlists, floor plans, table assignments, guest profiles, messaging, and seating operations. It suits small restaurants that want core front-of-house tools without per-cover fees. Guests can make online reservations through an embeddable website widget, join a waitlist through a QR code or website, and receive SMS or email notifications. Staff can also use guest visit history, preferences, server-section rotation, analytics, and thermal chit printing from web, iOS, and Android devices.
Pricing is straightforward across three monthly plans. Basic costs $49.99 per month and includes table, reservation, and waitlist management, online reservations, an online waitlist, and 250 SMS messages per month. Professional costs $69.99 per month and keeps the same listed core features while increasing the allowance to 500 SMS messages. VIP costs $99.99 per month and raises the allowance to 1,000 SMS messages. A seven-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. The structure is easy to compare, although the main published distinction between tiers is message volume.
Simple Host’s strongest fit is a restaurant that needs reservations and waitlist handling tied closely to table operations. Google Business Profile access, the website reservation widget, and thermal receipt printer support cover common guest-entry and host-stand workflows. The digital guestbook and two-way messaging add useful context for repeat visits, while statistics provide operational visibility. Restaurants looking for a focused reservation and seating system should consider it; those needing a broader integration ecosystem or more differentiated plan features may prefer another option.
Simple Host pros and cons
- Where it wins
- QR-code and website waitlists support flexible guest entry.
- Floor plans, table assignments, and server rotation organize seating.
- Web, iOS, and Android access supports host-stand operations across devices.
- Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; pricing starts at $49.99 per month.
- Plan differences primarily increase the monthly SMS allowance.
- The listed integration set is focused on Google, websites, and printers.
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