OpenTable vs SevenRooms
Reservations & Day Passes · Features checked on the official websites, Oct 2026.
Verdict
Pick OpenTable if most of your new guests find you through the reservation network and you want prices you can see before talking to sales. Pick SevenRooms if you mostly want to own guest data and market to it directly (email, text and events), especially across several venues or a hotel's outlets. Get a written SevenRooms quote first, since it doesn't publish prices.
Who it's for
- OpenTable: Independent restaurants that want network discovery and published pricing.
- SevenRooms: Groups and hotel F&B that want guest-data ownership and direct marketing.
Visit OpenTable ↗ Visit SevenRooms ↗
Feature comparison
| Feature | OpenTable | SevenRooms |
|---|---|---|
| Published monthly price (checked Oct 2026) | Basic $149, Core $299, Pro $499 | Not public (quote) |
| Per-cover fees | $1.50 on Basic, $1 on Core/Pro (network covers only) | No cover fees on its DoorDash/Deliveroo reservation marketplace (per vendor) |
| CRM & guest profiles | Y (360 profiles on Pro) | Y (Starter) |
| Table management | Y (from Core) | ✓ |
| Reputation / review management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email marketing | Y (automated campaigns on Pro) | Add-on |
| Event / private dining management | Experiences and ticketing | Add-on |
| Voice AI | Not highlighted | Add-on |
✓ = advertised on the vendor's official website (checked Oct 2026). "Not highlighted" means we didn't see it on the main product page. It may exist, so confirm with the vendor. We don't list prices here because they change often; check each vendor's official pricing page.
FAQ
Is OpenTable or SevenRooms better?
Pick OpenTable if most of your new guests find you through the reservation network and you want prices you can see before talking to sales. Pick SevenRooms if you mostly want to own guest data and market to it directly (email, text and events), especially across several venues or a hotel's outlets. Get a written SevenRooms quote first, since it doesn't publish prices.
Who should choose OpenTable?
Independent restaurants that want network discovery and published pricing.
Who should choose SevenRooms?
Groups and hotel F&B that want guest-data ownership and direct marketing.
How much do OpenTable and SevenRooms cost?
Pricing changes often and many plans are quote-based. Check the official OpenTable and SevenRooms pricing pages for current prices.