Reservation software, compared honestly
TableHelm, the uncapped Tableo alternative
Tableo is a UK reservation platform with a real free tier and commission-free multi-channel booking (Google, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) once you're on a paid plan. The model to understand: the free Freemium tier caps at 100 covers a month, and no-show protection plus SMS/WhatsApp notifications only unlock on the Grow tier and above. Pricing is in British pounds; there's no published US-dollar rate.
What Tableo does well
Credibility first: these are the genuine strengths.
- A genuinely free tier with a real floor plan and reservation management, not just a trial
- Commission-free bookings from Google, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp on paid tiers
- AI messaging assistant in 24+ languages at the top tier
When Tableo is the better pick: UK/EU restaurants comfortable with GBP billing and an annual commitment who want multi-channel booking and don't need no-show protection on a budget tier.
Tableo pricing and terms
| Monthly price | Freemium £0/mo; Organise £49.17/mo; Grow £71.67/mo; Expand £121.67/mo (all paid tiers billed annually) |
|---|---|
| Usage fees | None disclosed beyond Grow tier's payments/deposits fee (1% + Stripe fees) |
| Contract | Paid tiers billed annually on the published pricing; no monthly-billing price shown |
| Free tier | Yes: £0 for up to 100 covers a month, 1 user account |
| Guest data | Full CRM only at the top Expand tier; not stated as included on Freemium or Organise |
| No-show tools | Card verification and no-show fees start at the Grow tier (£71.67/mo), not on Freemium or Organise |
Last verified 2026-07-03, from the sources listed on this page. Tableofigures are published list prices and terms; negotiated contracts differ. Always check the vendor's site for current pricing before you decide.
Sources for the Tableo facts on this page
Side by side
How TableHelm compares
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| TableHelm | Tableo | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free, or $29 a month flat | Freemium £0/mo; Organise £49.17/mo; Grow £71.67/mo; Expand £121.67/mo (all paid tiers billed annually) |
| Usage fees | Never a per-cover or per-booking fee | None disclosed beyond Grow tier's payments/deposits fee (1% + Stripe fees) |
| Contract | Month to month. Cancel self-serve, keep your data. | Paid tiers billed annually on the published pricing; no monthly-billing price shown |
| Free tier | Yes: unlimited reservations and guests, one location | Yes: £0 for up to 100 covers a month, 1 user account |
| Guest data | Your guest book is yours. Full CSV export, free, any time, forever. | Full CRM only at the top Expand tier; not stated as included on Freemium or Organise |
| No-show protection | Card holds via your own Stripe account (Pro). You keep 100% of every no-show fee; TableHelm takes nothing. | Card verification and no-show fees start at the Grow tier (£71.67/mo), not on Freemium or Organise |
| Signup | Self-serve. No demo call, no card to start. | See the vendor's site |
Tableo 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 Tableo 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
Tableo vs TableHelm: FAQ
Yes, up to 100 covers a month on the Freemium tier, with a floor plan and basic reservation management. Paid tiers (Organise, Grow, Expand) are billed annually and priced in GBP: about £49-£122 a month. Check tableo.com for current pricing.
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