Reservation software, compared honestly
TableHelm, the no-cap Tablein alternative
Tablein is a small, well-liked European reservation tool (a rare 5.0/5 across 21 Capterra reviews) with clean terms: no setup fees, no minimum contract, cancel anytime, and every feature on every tier. The model to understand is reservation caps: $79/mo covers only 50 reservations a month, with per-extra-reservation charges, and unlimited costs $209/mo. There is no free tier.
What Tablein does well
Credibility first: these are the genuine strengths.
- Honest terms: no setup fees, no minimum contract, cancel anytime
- All features on all tiers (no feature gates)
- Exceptional reviews (5.0/5 across 21 on Capterra); complaints are minor UX items like web-only login and manual refresh of the live view
- Card-hold no-show protection and CSV guest export are documented
When Tablein is the better pick: Lower-volume European restaurants comfortable with a reservation-count pricing model and euro-denominated billing.
Tablein pricing and terms
| Monthly price | Starter $79/mo (50 reservations/mo, then 0.67 euro each extra); Growth $139/mo (150/mo); Success $209/mo (unlimited); annual billing gives 12 months for 10 |
|---|---|
| Usage fees | Per-extra-reservation charges above your tier's monthly cap (Starter and Growth) |
| Contract | No setup fees, no minimum contract, cancel anytime (its own pricing page) |
| Free tier | None; 14-day trial only |
| Guest data | Guest database exports to CSV (documented in its help centre) |
| No-show tools | Card-authorization deposits; charge or release on a no-show |
Last verified 2026-07-03, from the sources listed on this page. Tableinfigures are published list prices and terms; negotiated contracts differ. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing before you decide.
Sources for the Tablein facts on this page
Side by side
How TableHelm compares
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| TableHelm | Tablein | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free, or $29 a month flat | Starter $79/mo (50 reservations/mo, then 0.67 euro each extra); Growth $139/mo (150/mo); Success $209/mo (unlimited); annual billing gives 12 months for 10 |
| Usage fees | Never a per-cover or per-booking fee | Per-extra-reservation charges above your tier's monthly cap (Starter and Growth) |
| Contract | Month to month. Cancel self-serve, keep your data. | No setup fees, no minimum contract, cancel anytime (its own pricing page) |
| Free tier | Yes: unlimited reservations and guests, one location | None; 14-day trial only |
| Guest data | Your guest book is yours. Full CSV export, free, any time, forever. | Guest database exports to CSV (documented in its help centre) |
| No-show protection | Card holds via your own Stripe account (Pro). You keep 100% of every no-show fee; TableHelm takes nothing. | Card-authorization deposits; charge or release on a no-show |
| Signup | Self-serve. No demo call, no card to start. | See the vendor's site |
Tablein column: published list prices and terms, last verified 2026-07-03(sources on this page); check the vendor's site for current pricing. TableHelm column: our own published product facts.
The honest gaps
What TableHelm does not do (and Tablein might)
- No diner discovery network. Your guests book through your own website, Google profile and Instagram; TableHelm makes that link excellent but brings no marketplace demand.
- No POS integration yet.
- No built-in SMS yet: confirmations and reminders go by email, plus a manage link you can text from any phone.
- One location per account for now.
If any of those are dealbreakers today, we would rather you know now. Here is exactly what you get on both of our plans.
Questions
Tablein vs TableHelm: FAQ
About $79/mo for 50 reservations a month (extras billed each), about $139/mo for 150, and about $209/mo for unlimited, with annual billing giving two months free. Prices are also listed in euros (67/117/177). No free tier; 14-day trial. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.
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