What’s included in our free plan
Our free restaurant booking system gives you everything you need to start managing reservations professionally – without spending a penny.
- Up to 25 bookings per month – Perfect for small cafés and new restaurants
- Online booking widget – Embed directly on your website
- Visual table planner – See your floor plan and manage seating
- Automatic booking confirmations – Email notifications to guests
- Guest database – Track customer preferences and history
- Multiple language support – Serve international guests
- Free customer support – Real humans, not chatbots
Why we offer a free restaurant booking system
We believe every restaurant – whether you’re a cosy neighbourhood café or a newly opened bistro – deserves access to professional reservation tools.
Many booking systems charge hundreds of dollars per month, plus per-cover fees that eat into your margins. That’s not fair to small restaurants operating on tight budgets.
With resOS, you can start completely free and only upgrade when your restaurant grows. No pressure, no sales calls, no commitment.
How resOS free compares
See how our free plan stacks up against competitors:
| Feature | resOS Free | OpenTable | Resy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Commission fees | None | $1-1.50/cover | None |
| Starting price | $0/month | $149/month | $249/month |
| Reserve with Google | Add-on | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Credit card required | No | Yes | Yes |
| Contract required | No | No | Often yes |
Who Is the Free Plan For?
Our free restaurant booking system is ideal for:
Small cafés & coffee shops
Taking just a handful of reservations? Our free plan handles up to 25 bookings per month — plenty for smaller establishments that rely mainly on walk-ins but want to offer the convenience of online booking.
Newly opened restaurants
Just starting out? Test a professional booking system without adding another expense to your launch costs. When you grow, upgrading is seamless.
Restaurants evaluating options
Not sure if you need a booking system? Try resOS free for as long as you like — no trial periods, no expiration. See if online reservations work for your business before committing.
How to get started in 3 minutes
- Create your free account – Just your email and restaurant name
- Set up your table plan – Drag and drop your tables
- Add your availability – Add your opening hours
- Add the booking widget to your website – Or link to your hosted booking page
That’s it. You’re ready to accept online reservations. Our support team is here to help if you need it – even on the free plan.
When you’re ready to grow
As your restaurant gets busier, our paid plans grow with you:
- Basic ($47/month) — Up to 350 bookings/month
- Plus ($98/month) — Up to 750 bookings/month
- Unlimited ($149/month) — No booking limits
You only pay for the volume you need. No surprise fees, no commission, no cover charges. Ever. (We do have extra paid add-ons)
Save 20% with annual billing.
Ready to try the best free restaurant booking system?
Join over 2,500 restaurants already using resOS. Start free today – no credit card, no commitment, no catch.