# Hostme vs TheFork Manager

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Hostme

| Attribute | Hostme | TheFork Manager |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 61.7 (58% (medium)) | 50.5 (48% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based system that enables restaurants to accept online reservations, manage tables and waitlists in real-time, and streamline operations through integrated messaging and POS connections. It is indexed under Restaurant Reservations.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"What is Hostme?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hostme is a paid product; published pricing starts at $139 per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Mezzo, Grande and Enterprise). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"How much does Hostme cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Hostme supports the web and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"What platforms does Hostme support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Hostme, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"Can Hostme be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 22 integrations for Hostme, including Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, Google Maps, Google My Business, WhatsApp, Aloha and Heartland Restaurant POS, plus 14 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"What does Hostme integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Hostme. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Hostme not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/rules/security","question":"What security certifications does Hostme have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Hostme is available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Its primary markets are the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/ca","question":"Where is Hostme available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform that lets restaurants accept reservations through websites and phone, manage table availability, and appear on major dining discovery platforms. It is indexed under Restaurant Reservations.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"What is TheFork Manager?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TheFork Manager offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"Is TheFork Manager free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TheFork Manager supports the web and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"What platforms does TheFork Manager support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for TheFork Manager, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"Can TheFork Manager be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for TheFork Manager, including TheFork, HeyMaria, MICHELIN Guide and Tripadvisor. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"What does TheFork Manager integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"TheFork Manager is available in Germany and the EU. Its primary markets are Germany and the EU.","source":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","question":"Where is TheFork Manager available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based platform for managing restaurant reservations, waitlists, and table operations. Includes guest communication features, event ticketing, online ordering, and integrations with POS systems and social media booking channels. | A cloud-based platform that centralizes restaurant bookings from multiple sources, manages table seating efficiently, and provides analytics to reduce no-shows and improve revenue. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_saas","deployment_model":"cloud_web_portal","no_show_credit_card_deposit_holds":true,"vip_crm_guest_profiles_and_allergy_tags":true,"sms_waitlist_and_automated_queue_updates":true,"ticketed_events_and_prepaid_tasting_menus":true,"white_label_direct_website_booking_widget":true,"visual_floor_plan_and_table_status_tracking":true,"discovery_network_app_listing_opentable_resy":false,"pos_integration_real_time_spend_and_check_drops":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"hybrid_saas_plus_cover_fee","deployment_model":"cloud_web_portal","no_show_credit_card_deposit_holds":true,"white_label_direct_website_booking_widget":true,"visual_floor_plan_and_table_status_tracking":true,"discovery_network_app_listing_opentable_resy":true}` |
| integrations.count | 19 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"Google Search"},{"name":"Google Maps"},{"name":"Google My Business"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Aloha"},{"name":"Heartland Restaurant POS"},{"name":"Iiko"},{"name":"Lavu"},{"name":"Lightspeed"},{"name":"Maitre'D"},{"name":"Oracle Micros 3700"},{"name":"Oracle Micros Simphony"},{"name":"Oracle Micros Simphony FE"},{"name":"PAR Brink"},{"name":"POSItouch"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Squirrel"},{"name":"Twilio"},{"name":"Wix"},{"name":"XPient"},{"name":"TripAdvisor"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"booking","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Oracle Micros","native":true,"category":"pos","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Heartland","native":true,"category":"pos","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Stripe","native":true,"category":"payments","direction":"inbound"}]` | `[{"name":"TheFork"},{"name":"HeyMaria"},{"name":"MICHELIN Guide"},{"name":"Tripadvisor"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"booking"},{"name":"MICHELIN","native":true,"category":"booking"},{"name":"Meta","native":true,"category":"booking"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["DE","EU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["DE","EU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Mezzo","summary":"€98/month, or €88/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited reservations","Waitlist management","1 free event per month","Comprehensive analytics","Premium support","Online ordering","Guest messaging","Customizable table statuses","Server management","POS integration (Lightspeed, Square)"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":98,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"SMS/text message","amount":0.07,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","unit":"additional event","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Standard plan with core reservation, waitlist, and event management features","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"parties":"unlimited","events_per_month":"1 free"}},{"free":false,"name":"Grande","summary":"€152/month, or €136/month billed annually","features":["All Mezzo features","5 free events per month","Dedicated POS integration","Advanced analytics and reporting"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":152,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"SMS/text message","amount":0.07,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","unit":"additional event","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Enhanced plan with dedicated POS integration and advanced event management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"parties":"unlimited","events_per_month":"5 free"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing for 10+ locations","features":["All Grande features","Dedicated support for multiple locations","Custom pricing based on volume"],"description":"Custom plan for multi-location operators with 10+ units","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Marketing Credit Packs","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"one_time","currency":"EUR"}]}],"summary":"From €98/month. Free 2-week trial, no credit card required.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.hostmeapp.com/pricing/eu","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T13:44:44.013Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"unit":"additional event","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.theforkmanager.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T11:27:54.767Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":20,"currency":"EUR"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.hostmeapp.com/rules/security | - |

## Capabilities (Restaurant Reservations)

| Capability | Hostme | TheFork Manager |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web portal | Cloud web portal |
| Discovery network app listing opentable resy | ✗ | ✓ |
| White label direct website booking widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visual floor plan and table status tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMS waitlist and automated queue updates | ✓ | - |
| Vip CRM guest profiles and allergy tags | ✓ | - |
| Ticketed events and prepaid tasting menus | ✓ | - |
| POS integration real time spend and check drops | ✓ | - |
| No show credit card deposit holds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated table turn time prediction | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| ISO 27001 | ✗ | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly saas | Hybrid saas plus cover fee |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:31:21.236Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*