HappyChef vs Resos: the honest comparison
Two European reservation platforms, compared side by side using only published facts. No spin: where Resos is stronger, we say so.
Side by side at a glance
Every row links back to a published source: the plan pages of both vendors. Where Resos doesn't publish something, we say so explicitly rather than guess.
Pricing & contract
Reservations & no-shows
Growth, reviews & ecosystem
Interactive: renting vs buying over 1, 3 or 5 years
Pick a Resos plan and a horizon. HappyChef you buy once (€1 500 one-time) and then pay €0; Resos you rent again every year at the published standard prices (excluding the temporary "-50% for 3 months" promotion or the pricier, add-ons-bundling All-Access plan). Add-ons are not included.
Published list prices at the date of comparison, excluding VAT, add-ons, SMS/WhatsApp usage and payment processing fees. Verify current prices with each vendor.
Which platform fits your restaurant?
Both are commission-free 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 limit on the number of reservations per month — Resos caps every plan at 25, 350 or 750 bookings unless you take the pricier Unlimited plan
- prefer one one-time license with everything included over adding up 12+ separate add-ons at €7.99 to €19.99/month each
- want €0 recurring software cost after your purchase — optional add-ons (WhatsApp — €9/month, AI email replies — €19/month) switch on or off whenever you like
- want WhatsApp confirmations (€9/month add-on, owners) instead of paid SMS messages at €0.10 each
- want full ownership of your guest data, stored in the EU
Resos is the stronger fit if you…
- want to start free forever with up to 25 bookings per month, no credit card required
- only want to add the add-ons you actually use, instead of a fixed, pricier plan
- value a 90-day money-back guarantee on your paid plan
- want to enable reservations via your Google Business Profile as a specific add-on
- find an annual discount appealing — Unlimited drops from €125 to €98/month with annual billing
See HappyChef next to your current system
Try HappyChef for free — no credit card needed, no subscription, with no booking limit. Or book a demo and bring your Resos questions.
Start free — 2 minThis comparison was compiled by HappyChef on 23 July 2026 (2026-07-23) using publicly available information from resos.com and happychef.cloud. Resos is not affiliated with HappyChef. Prices, plans and features change — always verify current conditions with each vendor before deciding. Items marked "not published" could not be verified on the cited source at the date of comparison; this does not mean the vendor doesn't offer them. Found a mistake? Email [email protected] and we will correct it quickly.