OpenResto vs Reservation.Tools

OpenResto is a self-hosted booking system for independent restaurants, bars, cafes and similar businesses. Guests can choose a time, hold a table for five minutes and book without an account. Staff can manage multiple locations, floor sections and waitlists, or pause bookings. Restaurants can set the name, colour and icon guests see. The booking experience is available on the web and can also be published as branded iOS and Android apps. The site describes push reminders sent the day before and passes for Apple and Google Wallet; guests can also add bookings to Google, Apple or Outlook calendars. OpenResto runs on the restaurant’s server with Docker Compose and stores bookings in a local SQLite database. The maker describes it as MIT licensed and says it has no per-cover fees. A scoped API supports integrations, while optional outgoing email uses the restaurant’s SMTP setup. Prebuilt Linux amd64 and arm64 images are listed for deployment on a VPS, Raspberry Pi or NAS. The maker says guest data stays on the restaurant’s machine and bookings can be hard-deleted for GDPR requests.

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.