HappyChef vs Easytable: pricing and features (2026)
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 forever, no setup fee
€67/month month-to-month, excl. VAT
Lowest rate at longest commitment
Owner — €1 500 one-time, no subscription or commitment
€53/month with 24 months prepaid (–20%), excl. VAT
Commission on reservations
0%
0% software commission; 1.6% fee on prepaid bookings
Cancellation terms
No subscription needed — pay once, never cancel
“No binding contract” (published) — exact notice period per payment term not published
Free plan
Yes — free forever, no setup fee
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 add-ons — €9/month (owners)
Email included; SMS at a separate, unpublished rate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
AI email replies — €19/month add-on (owners)
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: renting vs buying over 1, 3 or 5 years

Pick an Easytable commitment and a horizon. HappyChef you buy once (€1 500 one-time) and then pay €0; Easytable you rent again every year. For the 12-month plan we use the published yearly total (€721); for the other commitment options the monthly price × 12 as an indication. Add-ons (SMS, prepaid fees) are excluded.

HappyChef€1 500Pay once — then €0
Easytable€721Total software cost after 1 year

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 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 or buy your software once — €1 500, yours forever
  • prefer WhatsApp over email for confirmations and reminders to your guests
  • want no subscription or commitment at all — Start is free and the Owner license is paid once
  • 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, no subscription. Or book a demo and bring your Easytable questions.

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