Facts checked on 21 July 2026

HappyChef vs Easytable: the honest comparison

Two European reservation platforms, compared side by side using only published facts. No spin: where Easytable is stronger, we say so.

HappyChef vs Easytable

Side by side at a glance

Every row links back to a published source: the features and pricing pages of easytable.com. Where Easytable doesn't publish something, we say so explicitly rather than guess.

Pricing & contract

Feature
HappyChef
Easytable
Entry rate
Start — free · then Grow €39/month
€67/month month-to-month, excl. VAT
Lowest rate at longest commitment
Max — €199/month (highest feature plan, no commitment discount)
€53/month with 24 months prepaid (–20%), excl. VAT
Commission on reservations
0%
0% software commission; 1.6% fee on prepaid bookings
Cancellation terms
Yes
“No binding contract” (published) — exact notice period per payment term not published
Free plan
Yes
No
Free trial without credit card
Yes
Yes
Set-up costs
€0
€0 (“no set-up fees”)

Reservations & no-shows

Feature
HappyChef
Easytable
24/7 booking widget for your website
Yes
Yes
Table plan
Yes
Yes
Waitlist
Yes
Yes
Credit-card guarantee / deposits
Yes
Yes
Guest confirmations & reminders
Email included; WhatsApp via monthly credits
Email included; SMS at a separate, unpublished rate
Guest self-service edit link
Change date, time, party size or cancel
Yes

Growth, reviews & ecosystem

Feature
HappyChef
Easytable
Sell gift cards
Yes
Not published
Post-visit feedback collection
Yes
Yes
Forward reviews to Google / Tripadvisor
Yes
Not published
AI tools
Receptionist, inbox, marketing (add-ons)
Karla chatbot (up to 95% of questions answered automatically), Edda.ai data optimization, AI phone agent via Telavox integration
Consumer booking app / marketplace
Booking hub (Belgium)
Not published
POS integrations
Not offered
Connectable via Edda.ai (data optimization across POS, delivery and staff scheduling); specific POS list not published

Interactive: compare your software cost

Pick a plan on each side and switch between monthly and yearly view. With Easytable the monthly price drops the longer commitment you choose; for the yearly view we use the published yearly total for the 12-month plan (€721), and the monthly price × 12 as an indication for the other commitment options. Add-ons (SMS, prepaid fees) are excluded.

HappyChef€0Software cost per month
Easytable€60Software cost per month

Which platform fits your restaurant?

Both are transparent, commission-free reservation platforms. The honest answer depends on your size and priorities.

HappyChef is the stronger fit if you…

  • run an independent restaurant and want to start completely free, with a low, predictable software bill afterwards (€39–€199/month)
  • prefer WhatsApp over email for confirmations and reminders to your guests
  • want to stay cancellable monthly without locking yourself into a longer commitment for the lowest rate
  • value 7/7 human support and want to be operational within an hour, with migration done for you
  • want to keep full ownership of your guest data, stored in the EU

Easytable is the stronger fit if you…

  • want a rate that gets cheaper the longer you stay — €67/month down to €53/month, transparent and with no hidden costs
  • want an AI chatbot that answers up to 95% of guest questions automatically (Karla)
  • want to combine your reservation data with POS, delivery and staff scheduling via the Edda.ai integration
  • want an AI phone agent that answers calls and books automatically via the Telavox integration
  • want to book directly via Google, Instagram, Facebook or the Michelin Guide

See HappyChef next to your current system

Try HappyChef for free — no credit card, cancel monthly. Or book a demo and bring your Easytable questions.

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