TheFork charges EUR 2.60 per booked cover. On 60 covers/month: EUR 156/month in commission. Here are the true zero-commission alternatives.
The real cost of TheFork for restaurants
TheFork is free to join but charges EUR 2.60 per cover booked via marketplace. Let's calculate:
- 60 covers/month: EUR 156/month (EUR 1,872/year)
- 100 covers/month: EUR 260/month (EUR 3,120/year)
- 200 covers/month: EUR 520/month (EUR 6,240/year)
Voxtya's Website + Bookings bundle at EUR 49/month becomes profitable at ~19 covers/month.
What a zero-commission booking tool should include
- A booking page and widget you can add to your website, Google listing, Instagram and QR codes.
- Real availability — slots that follow your opening hours and table capacity, never in the past.
- Table and zone management — dining room, terrace, private room; automatic assignment to a free table.
- Confirmation and reminder emails so guests remember their booking, with a cancellation link.
- Waitlist to refill last-minute cancellations.
- Customer history — regulars, notes, no-shows — that you own and can export.
Voxtya's Bookings module includes all of the above for a flat EUR 29/month (EUR 49 with the website). No per-cover fee, whatever your volume.
Where your direct bookings come from
A marketplace brings discovery, but most guests already know you: they found you on Google Maps, Instagram or walked past. Capture those bookings directly:
- Google listing — add your booking link (how to add a booking link to your Google profile).
- Your website — a visible "Book a table" button on every page.
- Instagram and Facebook — booking link in bio and in stories.
- QR code on the menu, the bill and the door for the next visit.
Zero-commission tools compared
| Tool | Model | Website | Google reviews |
|---|
| Voxtya | Flat monthly fee, from EUR 29 | Included with Website + Bookings (EUR 49) | Collection + AI replies (modules) |
| Zenchef | Monthly subscription, several tiers | Add-on | Basic |
| TheFork Manager | Free software, per-cover fee on marketplace bookings | No | No |
| WordPress plugins | Free to low cost, you host and maintain | Your own site | No |
Go further: best TheFork alternatives, Voxtya vs Zenchef, the Bookings module.
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Frequently asked questions
How does Voxtya replace TheFork without losing visibility?
Voxtya generates bookings from 4 sources: your website, Google Business Profile widget, social 'Book' buttons, table QR code. Many restaurants keep TheFork to attract new customers and take their direct bookings with Voxtya, commission-free.
Is there a free restaurant booking system?
Some tools are free but charge per cover (marketplaces) or require you to host and maintain a plugin. Voxtya is a flat EUR 29/month with no commission, and you can try it free for 30 days.
Can I add the booking widget to my existing website?
Yes. Voxtya gives you a booking link and an embeddable widget for any website (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace…).
Do guests get a reminder?
Yes, a confirmation email at booking and a reminder email the day before, with a link to cancel or change.
