Dinehere vs OpenTable
Compare a dedicated AI-powered restaurant website with OpenTable's reservation-focused platform.
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| 5-Year Total Cost | £299 total (5 years) | £9,540-23,940 over 5 years |
| Time to Launch | 10 minutes | 1-2 weeks |
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| AI Menu Parsing |
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| Hosting Included | 5 years | While subscribed |
| Technical Skill Required | None | Low |
| Custom Domain Support |
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| Mobile Optimised |
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| SEO Built-in |
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Save up to £23,641 over 5 years
OpenTable charges £159-399/month plus £0.80-6 per cover. That's £9,540-23,940+ over 5 years. Dinehere is just £299 - once.
The smarter choice for restaurant owners
Save £9,241-23,641 Over 5 Years
OpenTable charges £159-399/month plus £0.80-6 per cover commission - that's £9,540-23,940+ over 5 years. Dinehere is a simple £299 one-time payment.
Own Your Customer Relationships
OpenTable owns the customer relationship and data. With your own Dinehere website, you build direct connections with your diners.
No Per-Cover Fees
OpenTable takes £0.80-6 from every reservation. Dinehere is £299 once - no transaction fees cutting into your margins on every booking.
"We've been running our curry house for 15 years but never had a proper website. Dinehere understood our traditional menu perfectly and created something beautiful."
Rahim C.
The Curry House, London
Common questions
You have several options. You can switch to a commission-free booking widget, use Google Reservations, or simply revert to phone bookings. Your Dinehere website will prominently display your phone number and opening hours, encouraging direct contact without the per-cover fees.
Absolutely. This is a common strategy. You can use Dinehere to build a beautiful, commission-free website that ranks on Google, and include a 'Book Now' button that links directly to your OpenTable booking widget. This gives you a professional brand presence while keeping your reservation software.
No. Dinehere focuses strictly on building your online presence (menu, location, story). We do not offer table management, floor plans, or reservation logic. We are the perfect solution for restaurants that manage tables manually or use separate, specialized software for that purpose.
An OpenTable profile keeps you inside their 'walled garden' where competitors are listed right next to you. A Dinehere website is your own digital property on your own domain (e.g., www.yourrestaurant.com), which builds brand authority and helps you rank better in local Google searches.
The savings are significant. OpenTable plans can cost £159+ per month, plus cover fees. A restaurant with 500 covers a month could easily spend £6,000+ annually. Dinehere is a one-time fee of £299 for five years. The return on investment is often immediate.
Yes. Dinehere websites are fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. When customers view your menu on a phone, it loads instantly and is easy to read, unlike PDF downloads or cluttered third-party apps.
OpenTable generally owns the data collected through their platform, which is one of the downsides of their model. By switching to your own Dinehere website, you encourage customers to contact you directly, allowing you to build your own customer database that you actually control.
Yes. With Dinehere, you can simply upload a photo of your new menu or update the text instantly. You don't need to navigate complex backend systems or wait for approval. It takes seconds to keep your offerings current.
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