CoverManager vs TablesReady
CoverManager
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TablesReady
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| Figure | CoverManager | TablesReady |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €99/mo | $3.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Restaurant Waitlist Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Integrations | CoverManager says it offers 130+ integrations, including connections across POS, payments, marketing, and property management systems. | The site lists Square POS, Reserve with Google, Stripe, Zapier, API and webhooks; Business pricing includes Square and Google integrations and Stripe payments. |
| Support | Existing customers can access technical support through the Help Center, while prospective customers can request a demo. | The pricing page lists quick email support, and the security page invites security questions by email. |
Plans
In their own words
CoverManager
CoverManager has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
TablesReady
TablesReady manages digital waitlists, reservations, and guest messaging for restaurants and other businesses handling queues or appointments. Guests can join through staff, a kiosk, SMS, a TablesReady page, a business website, or Reserve with Google. Customizable notifications and two-way SMS let guests confirm, cancel, or reply. Staff can use a visual floor plan to view party statuses, move parties with drag and drop, and track table turns in real time. Listed integrations include Square POS, Reserve with Google, Stripe, Zapier, an API, and webhooks. TablesReady offers a native iOS app, a web app for Android, and browser access on desktop and laptop. The free plan costs nothing and includes 150 messages per month and up to 100 parties. Starter is listed at $39 a year and Business at $79 a year, both billed monthly with annual billing. A 14-day trial is listed. Message quantities apply to the US and Canada; other international destinations receive one-tenth of those quantities. The company says its team has worked on the service since 2011.