Facts checked on 23 July 2026

HappyChef vs resmio: the honest comparison

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

HappyChef vs resmio

Side by side at a glance

Every row links back to a published source: the plan pages of both vendors. Where resmio doesn't publish something, we say so explicitly rather than guess.

Pricing & contract

Feature
HappyChef
resmio
Entry plan
Start — free · then Grow €39/month
Basic — free (€0/month)
Top published plan
Max — €199/month
Ultimate — €129.90/month (from €116.91/month with annual billing)
Commission on reservations
0%
0% on reservations — but 4% on online orders, 2% on QR table orders, 6% on tickets/gift cards (unless Order Flat €149.90/month)
Cancellation terms
Yes
12-month minimum term; monthly cancellation available for a +€10/month surcharge
Free plan
Yes, free forever, with a €190 setup fee
Yes
Free trial without credit card
Yes
Yes — 30-day trial with Ultimate features
Add-ons available separately
Not offered
Yes — 6 add-ons at €19.90/month each, Premium plan only

Reservations & no-shows

Feature
HappyChef
resmio
24/7 booking widget for your website
Yes
Yes
Table plan
Yes
From the Premium plan; the graphical version only with Ultimate or as an add-on (€19.90/month)
Waitlist
Yes
Not published
Credit-card guarantee / deposits
Yes
Only as an add-on with Premium — €19.90/month (included with Ultimate)
Confirmations & reminders
Email included; WhatsApp via monthly credits
Email reminders from the Premium plan; WhatsApp not published
Automated phone answering
Flat €99/month — 24/7 AI receptionist
Standalone Phone Assistant — €14.90 setup + €0.20 per call

Growth, reviews & ecosystem

Feature
HappyChef
resmio
Sell gift cards
Yes
Yes — already included with the free Basic plan
Post-visit review collection
Yes
From the Premium plan (guest ratings)
Forward reviews to Google / Tripadvisor
Yes
Not published
AI tools
Receptionist, inbox, marketing (add-ons)
Phone Assistant (separate paid service); other AI tools not published
Consumer booking app / marketplace
Booking hub (Belgium)
Not published — but integrations with 50+ platforms for visibility, including Google Reserve
POS integrations
Not offered
Not published

Interactive: compare your software cost

Pick a plan on each side and switch between monthly and yearly billing. Paying yearly gives a 10% discount with resmio; the yearly prices are as published. Add-ons, commissions and resmio's 12-month minimum term are excluded.

HappyChef€0Software cost per month
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Which platform fits your restaurant?

Both are serious reservation platforms with a free entry plan. The honest answer depends on your size and priorities.

HappyChef is the stronger fit if you…

  • don't want a long-term contract — resmio requires a 12-month minimum term, HappyChef is always cancellable monthly
  • prefer WhatsApp over email for confirmations and reminders to your guests
  • want a fixed, predictable price for automated phone answering — a flat €99/month instead of €0.20 per call
  • prefer everything included in one plan price instead of adding up six separate add-ons at €19.90/month each
  • want full ownership of your guest data, stored in the EU

resmio is the stronger fit if you…

  • prefer an established German-speaking platform — active since 2011, with 10,000+ restaurants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • want to start free and never need to upgrade — the Basic plan stays €0/month with reservations, menu and gift card sales
  • only want to pay extra for the features you actually use — six separate add-ons instead of a fixed, pricier plan
  • want to receive reservations via Google already at the Premium tier
  • don't mind a longer 12-month term in exchange for a 10% discount on annual billing

See HappyChef next to your current system

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

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