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.
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
Reservations & no-shows
Growth, reviews & ecosystem
Interactive: renting vs buying over 1, 3 or 5 years
Pick a resmio plan and a horizon. HappyChef you buy once (€1 500 one-time) and then pay €0; resmio you rent again every year at the published yearly price (paying yearly gives a 10% discount). Add-ons, commissions and resmio's 12-month minimum term are excluded.
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 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 has no subscription at all: Start is free and Owner is a one-time purchase
- prefer WhatsApp over email for confirmations and reminders to your guests
- 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
- prefer one one-time license with everything included over 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, no subscription. Or book a demo and bring your resmio questions.
Start free — 2 minThis comparison was compiled by HappyChef on 23 July 2026 (2026-07-23) using publicly available information from resmio.com and happychef.cloud. resmio is a trademark of resmio GmbH; HappyChef is not affiliated with resmio. 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; their absence here does not mean the vendor does not offer them. Found a mistake? Email [email protected] and we will correct it quickly.