Question 1

How much does tablemate cost?

Accepted Answer

tablemate costs $49 per month with a 14-day free trial. There are no cover commissions or per-booking fees charged to your guests. A $2/head fee is billed weekly every Monday to the restaurant based on confirmed covers.

Question 2

Is tablemate an OpenTable alternative in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. tablemate is an Australian-built alternative to OpenTable, ResDiary, and Dimmi. Unlike those platforms, tablemate charges no cover commissions to restaurants, giving you full control of your guest relationships.

Question 3

Does tablemate charge commission per booking?

Accepted Answer

No. tablemate does not charge a per-booking commission to guests or restaurants. You pay a flat $49/month subscription plus a $2/head operational fee billed at the end of each month.

Question 4

Can I accept online reservations through my own website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every restaurant on tablemate gets a custom booking page at tablemate.com.au/r/your-restaurant-name. You can also embed the booking widget on your own website.

Question 5

Does tablemate send automated reminders to guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes. tablemate automatically sends 24-hour email reminders to guests before their reservation, and optional SMS reminders. No-show detection is also built in.

Question 6

Is there a contract or lock-in period?

Accepted Answer

No lock-in. tablemate requires 30 days notice to cancel, or you can pay out the remaining month. You can cancel anytime from your dashboard.

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