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Why pay €99 per month for reservations only?

The real cost of a reservation system vs what Zenchef and Formitable charge. And why we charge €39.95 for the core — and let you add everything else as modules.

Robbie TeamApril 1, 20262 min read

The real cost of reservation software

Let's be honest: a reservation system isn't rocket science. It's a database with time slots, a form for guests, and an overview for you. The technology behind it costs no more than an average web shop.

Yet Zenchef charges €99 per month. Formitable slightly less, but you'll miss the waitlist. Guestplan €49.99 — but you only get reservations. Cash register counting? That's separate, at Kassatellen.nl, for €15.75 per month. Checklists? Those you do on paper.

Three separate systems that don't talk to each other. Adding up to €165+ per month.

300%+ margins

The hosting costs of a reservation system for one restaurant are around €3-5 per month. The rest is margin, sales team, office rent, and investors wanting returns.

We think that can be fairer.

What you get with Robbie for €39.95

The starter plan is €39.95 per location per month and includes:

  • Reservation management — online bookings, walk-ins, availability, day view
  • Booking widget — in your own branding, on your website
  • Guest profiles — names, allergies, notes, and visit history per guest

That's the core. Exactly what every restaurant needs to run reservations.

Want more? Add modules that fit your business:

  • Scheduling & rosters — staff planning with reservation data
  • Checklists — opening, closing, cleaning, audit trail
  • Cash control & ledger — denomination counting, cash book, bookkeeping proposals
  • Gift cards — sales and management, transaction history
  • Team & roles — kitchen, floor, manager
  • Reviews, marketing, HACCP — and much more

That's not because we're nice. It's because we don't need to pay a 20-person sales team, rent an office in a fancy district, or satisfy investors demanding 10x returns.

The math

| | Separate tools | Robbie | |---|---|---| | Reservations + widget | €69-99/mo | ✓ starter plan (€39.95) | | Guest profiles | bundled with competitors | ✓ starter plan | | Cash register counting | €15.75/mo | ✓ module (€9/mo) | | Checklists | paper + time | ✓ module (€9/mo) | | Scheduling | €50-150/mo | ✓ module (€9/mo) | | Total example (reservations + scheduling) | €120-250/mo | €48.95/mo |

Try it yourself

Switching from Zenchef, Formitable or Guestplan takes 5 minutes. All your guests, reservations and settings are imported automatically. Your guests won't notice a thing. You'll save hundreds of euros per month.

Ready to switch?

Try Robbie for 2 months free. Switching takes 5 minutes.

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