Quandoo Alternatives for Restaurants in 2026

With Quandoo shutting down, every restaurant on the platform needs a new reservation system. There are real options out there — but they differ wildly in price, approach, and what they actually give you.

Here's an honest look at each one.

Tavooli

Price: 9.99 EUR/month. No commission. No setup fee.

Tavooli was built by someone who worked at Quandoo and knows exactly what restaurants used (and what they didn't). The system covers reservations, a booking widget, floor plan management, guest database, and automated confirmations. Google Reserve support is included.

Pros:

• Cheapest option on the market by a wide margin
• No per-cover fees, ever
• Built with Quandoo migration in mind — data import tools available
• German company, DSGVO-compliant, German-language support
• 30-day free trial, no credit card needed

Cons:

• Newer platform — smaller brand name than established players
• No marketplace (guests don't discover you through Tavooli's website like they might on TheFork)

Best for: Restaurants that want a straightforward, affordable system without surprises on the invoice.

resmio

Price: 70-130 EUR/month depending on the plan.

resmio is the most established German reservation system. They've been around for years, have a solid product, and offer a free tier (with limitations). Their paid plans include marketing tools, review management, and Google Reserve.

Pros:

• Proven, stable platform
• Free basic tier available
• Good Google Reserve integration
• Strong feature set on higher plans

Cons:

• Paid plans are 7-13x more expensive than Tavooli
• The free tier is limited — most restaurants outgrow it quickly
• Contract terms can lock you in

Best for: Restaurants that want a known brand and don't mind paying more for it.

aleno

Price: Custom pricing. Generally expensive. Think enterprise-level.

aleno is Swiss and has become the DACH market leader in the premium segment. They offer advanced analytics, AI-driven capacity management, and multi-location support. They're already running campaigns targeting Quandoo restaurants.

Pros:

• Most feature-rich system in the DACH market
• Strong analytics and reporting
• Multi-location management
• Active Quandoo migration support

Cons:

• Expensive — pricing isn't transparent and requires a sales call
• Overkill for a single-location restaurant
• Complex setup compared to simpler tools

Best for: Restaurant groups and high-end establishments with budget for premium tools.

TheFork (by Tripadvisor)

Price: Commission-based. You pay per seated guest.

TheFork is a marketplace first, reservation tool second. Guests find and book restaurants through TheFork's app and website. You get visibility, but you pay for every cover.

Pros:

• Brings new guests through the marketplace
• Large user base, especially in Southern Europe
• Good mobile app for guests

Cons:

• Commission fees add up fast — especially on busy nights when you'd fill those tables anyway
• You're building TheFork's brand, not yours
• Less control over the guest relationship
• Weaker in Germany compared to Italy or France

Best for: Restaurants that need help filling seats and are willing to pay commission for guest acquisition.

resOS

Price: Around 40-60 EUR/month.

resOS is a Danish company that moved quickly after the Quandoo announcement. They've already built a Quandoo data import tool, which is smart. The product is clean and simple.

Pros:

• Quandoo import tool already ready
• Clean, simple interface
• Reasonable pricing

Cons:

• Danish company — German support may be limited
• Smaller presence in the DACH market
• Fewer integrations than German-based alternatives

Best for: Restaurants that want a quick migration and a simple, no-fuss system.

OpenTable

Price: Starts around 39 USD/month plus per-cover fees for marketplace bookings.

OpenTable is the biggest name globally, but its DACH presence is limited. It's strong in the US and UK. If your guests are mostly international tourists, it might make sense. For a typical German restaurant, probably not.

Pros:

• Huge global brand recognition
• Large diner network (mostly US/UK)

Cons:

• Per-cover fees on top of monthly subscription
• Not strong in Germany/Austria/Switzerland
• Interface and support primarily English-focused

Best for: Restaurants with a heavily international clientele.

So which one should you pick?

It depends on what you actually need. If you're a single-location restaurant in Germany that just wants reliable reservations without burning money, the answer is pretty clear — go with the cheapest system that covers the basics: widget, floor plan, guest database, confirmations, Google Reserve.

If you run multiple locations or need advanced analytics, a premium tool like aleno makes more sense despite the cost.

And if you want marketplace-driven guest acquisition and can stomach commission fees, TheFork is built for that.

Whatever you choose, don't wait. The best time to switch is while Quandoo still works and you can run both systems side by side.