CentralPlanner vs Reservation.Tools

CentralPlanner is an online reservation book for businesses managing bookings and guest information. Reservations can create guest contacts automatically, building a history of visits. The system handles rooms, tables, seating capacity, and suggested table combinations. Businesses can accept online reservations through a form embedded on a website or Facebook page. From Premium, the system can check capacity and accept or reject online requests automatically, with manual review also available. Professional adds capacity planning, attachments, reminder emails, and post-visit thank-you or review emails; it includes 5GB for attached PDFs and images. Reservations are available in a browser on internet-connected devices, and free apps are offered for iOS and Android. An API key lets an external application write to an account. Starter is free forever and allows 50 reservations per month. Paid prices are listed as €19.90/mo for Basis, €34.90/mo for Premium, and €59.90/mo for Professional, each plus VAT. CentralPlanner is a product of Cologne-based 42he GmbH.

Reservation.Tools manages restaurant bookings, table availability and guest relationships across web, Android and iOS. It serves restaurants, night clubs, bars, chains, pubs and beach management businesses. Staff can organize reservations using a customizable floor plan and list, with floor plan and scheduler views. Online booking is available through a website form, Reserve with Google, Facebook and Instagram; waitlist management is also included.

Guest profiles can record preferences, allergies, notes and ratings in a searchable database. Email and SMS can send confirmations, reminders, booking changes and cancellations, while staff receive booking-event notifications. The app tracks deposits by card, bank transfer or cash, online or offline. Reports cover trends, no-shows, busy periods, channels and reservation statuses. Named integrations include Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Maps and Search, Ordering.Tools, MyPOS and Stripe. Every plan includes the full app, unlimited users and devices. Basic costs €30/mo (annual) for fewer than 200 monthly reservations; Plus is €60/mo (annual) for 200–800; Prime is €85/mo (annual) for unlimited reservations. Chain pricing is by custom quote.