Still using a paper notebook
Pen and paper sort-of works — until you get double bookings, can't read the handwriting, or the book goes missing.
Enterprise tools you'll never use
You don't need a CRM platform for 200 locations. You need something that works when you've got flour on your hands.
You miss calls during rush hours
A guest calls at 7 PM on a Friday — but you're plating food for a full house. That booking is gone forever.
Per-cover fees are eating your margins
OpenTable charges $1–$1.50 per diner on top of $149+/mo. On a busy month, that's hundreds in fees for software alone.
You shouldn't also have to fight with your booking system - or pay a fortune for one
Sound familiar?
Running a small restaurant is hard enough
Built by a team that's done this before
We've built reservation systems used by over a thousand restaurants. Now we're building one that's actually affordable for the places that need it most
15-Minute Setup
Self-serve onboarding. No sales calls, no IT guy, no complex integrations. Just sign up and start taking bookings.
No per-cover fees. No hidden charges. No contracts. Unlimited bookings for less than the price of one entrée.
$20/month. That's it.
Multilingual
Your booking form in multiple languages — perfect for tourist areas, diverse neighborhoods, and international guests.
Why ToBeOut?
How we stack up
We're not trying to replace every platform. Just the ones overcharging independent restaurants.
Honest comparison
ToBeOut
OpenTable
Resy
SevenRooms
Monthly cost
$20 flat
From $149
From $249
From $499
Per-cover fees
✓ None
$1–$1.50/cover
✓ None
✓ None
Self-serve setup
✓ 15 min
Sales call req.
Sales call req.
Sales call req.
Unlimited bookings
✓
✓
✓
✓
Multilingual
✓ Multiple
8 languages
English only
Limited
Long-term contract
✓ None
Available*
Required
Required
Diner marketplace
Not yet
✓ Large
✓ Urban
None
Best for
Small & independent
High-volume & chains
Trendy urban spots
Enterprise & groups
*Competitor pricing based on publicly available information as of early 2025. OpenTable Basic is $149/mo + per-cover fees; Resy starts at $249/mo; SevenRooms from ~$499/mo (custom quotes). Verify on their websites for current rates. *OpenTable offers month-to-month on Basic plan.
Everything included for $20/month
No tiers, no upsells. Every feature below is included from day one.
Features
Manual Booking
Quick interface for walk-ins and phone bookings. Create a reservation in seconds.
Website Widget
Embed a booking form on your site or share a standalone booking link on social media.
Seating Management
See today's bookings by table and time. Quick-create new reservations on the fly.
Analytics
Dashboards for booking trends, cancellations, guest growth, and table utilization.
Online Reservations
See all incoming bookings, confirm or decline with a guest-facing message.
Floor Plan Editor
Visual drag-and-drop editor for your rooms and tables with custom booking rules.
Guest Database
Import, export, and search your guest list. Know your regulars by name.
Guest Notifications
Automatic email confirmations, reminders, and easy reschedule/cancel for guests.
Everything included
$20/month
See all incoming bookings, confirm or decline with a guest-facing message.
or $200/year — save 2 months
✓ Email notifications
✓ Guest database
✓ No contracts ever
✓ Website widget
✓ Analytics dashboard
✓ Floor plan editor
✓ Multilingual support
✓ Unlimited booking
Simple pricing
Less than one entrée on your menu
Be one of the first 100 restaurants
We're opening spots for early adopters who want a say in how the product evolves — and a price that never goes up
Lock in $20/month forever
Join as an early adopter and your price stays at $20/month — no matter what we charge later. Plus, you'll get direct access to our team and help shape the features that matter most to you.
✓ Direct Slack access to founders
✓ Feature requests prioritized
✓ Price locked forever
Early adopter program
