Hostme vs Zenchef
On the evidence we track, Hostme leads this comparison with a composite score of 62/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for restaurant reservations. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Hostme
LeaderA 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.
Zenchef
A restaurant management platform that centralizes reservations, table assignments, and guest information by synchronizing data across multiple POS systems, online booking channels, and customer communication tools.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Hostme
LeaderFrom €98/month. Free 2-week trial, no credit card required.
- Mezzo€98/month, or €88/month billed annually
- Unlimited reservations
- Waitlist management
- 1 free event per month
- Comprehensive analytics
- Premium support
- +5 more
- Grande€152/month, or €136/month billed annually
- All Mezzo features
- 5 free events per month
- Dedicated POS integration
- Advanced analytics and reporting
- EnterpriseContact sales
- All Grande features
- Dedicated support for multiple locations
- Custom pricing based on volume
Zenchef
No commission per reservation. Transaction fees 1–4% + fixed amount depending on plan. SMS and advanced features available as add-ons.
- Reserve4% + €0.50 credit card processing fees
- €0 commission per cover
- Website booking widget
- Google Reserve
- Zenchef app listing
- Guest reviews
- +1 more
- Manage2% + €0.40 credit card processing fees
- All Reserve features
- Table management with real-time seating
- Automated waitlist
- No-show prevention
- Prepayments and deposits
- +3 more
- Grow1% + €0.20 credit card processing fees
- All Manage features
- Multi-location management
- Email marketing campaigns
- Dedicated guest CRM with custom tags
- Cross-venue guest insights and recommendations
- +1 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Lightspeed
- Square
Hostme
Leader- Google Search
- Google Maps
- Google My Business
- Aloha
- Heartland Restaurant POS
- Iiko
- Lavu
- Maitre'D
- Oracle Micros 3700
- Oracle Micros Simphony
- Oracle Micros Simphony FE
- PAR Brink
- POSItouch
- Squirrel
- Twilio
- Wix
- XPient
- TripAdvisor
- Oracle Micros
- Heartland
- Stripe
Zenchef
- APRO POS
- UnTill POS
- Zelty
- Trivec
- CarréPOS
- Euresto
- TCPOS
- Nappkin
- OneTouch
- Jalia
- Popina
- MPlusKASSA
- Apitic
- Cashpad
- LEO2
- Clyo
- 6XPOS
- Heep
- Bookline
- Smartbox
- Le Petit Futé
- Booking Shake
- deBuik
- Social-Deal
- +4 more
Hostme or Zenchef: which one depends on you
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