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TheFork alternative

Same function, no commission. And your guests stay yours.

TheFork is a strong channel, but its per-cover commission model eats a notable share of your margin. Reserver does the same — booking management, widget, CRM — with a flat fee and your own data.

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Three real scenarios

What you pay today. What you’d pay with Reserver.

Scenario A

Neighbourhood restaurant

40 seats, 25% bookings via TheFork, ~5,200 bookings/year.

TheFork yearly cost
~€13,300
Reserver Plus yearly
€1,188
Yearly savings
~€12,100
Scenario B · most common

Mid-sized restaurant

80 seats, 40% via TheFork, ~12,000 bookings/year.

TheFork yearly cost
~€51,200
Reserver Plus yearly
€1,188
Yearly savings
~€50,000
Scenario C

Fine dining

50 seats, 20% via TheFork, ~5,000 bookings/year.

TheFork yearly cost
~€16,200
Reserver Plus yearly
€1,188
Yearly savings
~€15,000

Detailed calculations with commission breakdowns in our honest analysis article.

What you bring when you switch

What you gain. And what you don’t lose.

Zero commission

Flat monthly fee. Pays for itself with 30-50 covers if you came from TheFork.

Own CRM

Your guest database is yours. CSV-exportable any time.

Your brand, your site

The widget lives on your domain. No third-party logos.

Reserve with Google

Recover Maps/Search visibility directly via Google.

AI for reservations

Chatbot and voice AI that TheFork doesn’t offer.

No-shows under control

Real Stripe pre-auth, configurable per service.

Common questions

What people ask when considering leaving.

What are the advantages of an own system over TheFork?

Zero per-booking commission, full ownership of your guest database, your widget on your site in your brand, and an integrated system including CRM, marketing, and no-show prevention without extra modules. The trade-off: you own new-customer acquisition; TheFork brings demand in exchange for commission.

Can I keep TheFork and add Reserver at the same time?

Yes. It’s the most common transition strategy. Reserver is your main system and TheFork stays initially for acquisition — it gets reduced as your own guest base grows.

What happens to my TheFork history?

Your history (guests and bookings) stays in TheFork; while you still need it, you keep your account and its exports. Reserver doesn’t ship a migration tool: your own guest database builds from signup onwards via direct bookings, the widget and email capture.

How much will I save by switching?

Depends on volume. A mid-sized restaurant with 30-40% of bookings via TheFork typically saves between €12,000 and €45,000 per year. Detailed analysis with three real scenarios in the article "TheFork vs own system".

What if most of my bookings come from TheFork?

Don’t leave cold. Migrate progressively: install Reserver and start capturing emails, redirect regulars to direct booking with soft incentives, lower your TheFork presence quarter by quarter. In 6-9 months you can reverse the ratio.

What if I lose customers when I leave?

There’s an initial dip — always — but it’s offsettable with good own-SEO (optimised Google Business Profile, Reserve with Google enabled, active reviews) and marketing to your base. Net ROI is usually positive within 6 months.
Not all or nothing

Switch at your pace. Keep TheFork while direct bookings grow.

Reserver is your system; TheFork can keep being your acquisition channel at the start. No lock-in beyond the plan’s annual commitment.

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