Software category

Bookings / reservations software for hospitality

No-shows, deposits, guest CRM and table management.

Last updated July 2026 · 8 seed tools · 2 source-backed records · AU · Global · NZ · UK · US

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Bookings / reservations shortlist

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Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data

Now Book It

Restaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest data

AU / NZ · Subscription

Mid-market and group restaurants focused on guest CRM and retention

SevenRooms

Mid-market and group restaurants focused on guest CRM and retention

AU / Global · Quote-based

Worth checking

OpenTable

AU / Global · Unknown

Comparison table

Compare Bookings / reservations tools

ToolBest forVenue fitRegionsPricingEvidence
Now Book ItRestaurants needing direct reservations, table management, deposits and guest dataRestaurant, Bar PubAU, NZSubscriptionSource-backed seed
SevenRoomsMid-market and group restaurants focused on guest CRM and retentionRestaurant, Multi SiteAU, GlobalQuote-basedSource-backed seed
OpenTableRestaurantAU, GlobalUnknownSeed record
ResDiaryRestaurant, Bar PubAU, UK, GlobalUnknownSeed record
Eat AppRestaurantGlobalUnknownSeed record
ResyRestaurantUS, GlobalUnknownSeed record
QuandooRestaurantAU, GlobalUnknownSeed record
TheForkRestaurantAU, GlobalUnknownSeed record

Buying criteria

How to choose without getting buried in demos

Venue fit

Does the tool match your venue type and service model?

Australian relevance

Are pricing, support and integrations useful for Australian operators?

Data portability

Can you get useful data out if the stack changes later?

Common traps

What to check before signing

  • Vendor demos that skip the messy operational edge cases.
  • Unclear pricing or region availability.
  • Integrations that exist in name but need paid connectors or manual work.

Methodology

How this page is assembled

We include tools based on category fit, Australian relevance, source-backed data and operator usefulness. We do not publish fake star ratings. Vendor pages stay cautious until pricing, integrations and support claims are checked.

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