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VERDICT

Should I use Resos?

Commission-free restaurant booking system. 3,000+ restaurants use Resos to take bookings, cut no-shows, and fill more tables. Free plan to start. - resos.com

Worth it. A strong fit for independent restaurants, cafés, and pop-ups that want commission-free bookings with a real free plan. Not for large groups needing deep integrations, a diner marketplace, or a well-funded vendor.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 20+ public sources; most review snippets were truncated, limiting quote depth.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityOnly marketing claims; no independent evidence
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free plan

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Paid plans and add-onsNot listed in evidence

Best for

  • Independent restaurants and cafés
  • Pop-up restaurants
  • Budget-focused owners avoiding per-cover commissions
  • Small teams wanting simple setup

Not for

  • Large multi-location chains needing deep POS/enterprise integrations
  • Restaurants relying on OpenTable/Resy diner networks for demand
  • High-prepaid-volume venues where the 2% fee compounds
  • Buyers requiring a well-funded vendor with enterprise SLAs

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

2% transaction fee applies on top of Stripe's card fees for prepaid bookings

medium

Free plan draws you in; paid features and add-ons raise the real bill

medium

Small, minimally funded company — continuity and support-depth risk vs. OpenTable/Resy

low

No dedicated public security page despite GDPR compliance claims

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Zero commission and no cover fees
  • Free plan to start
  • Praised as one of the easiest reservation systems
  • No-show protection and prepayment tools built in
  • Reserve with Google integration included

Cons

  • Charges a 2% transaction fee on prepayments
  • Costs climb as you add features beyond the free plan
  • Tiny vendor with minimal outside funding
  • No public security page

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/24/2026 - 11 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

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