Zenchef uses three plans named Reserve, Manage, and Grow, with country-specific pricing. Its French page currently lists them at €129, €169, and €249 per month. Zenchef charges no commission per cover, but payment fees and optional add-ons can materially change the total.
Zenchef plans and French list prices
| Plan | Monthly billing | Annual billing | Published card fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve | €129/month | €1,548/year | 6% |
| Manage | €169/month | €2,028/year | 4% |
| Grow | €249/month | €2,988/year | 2% |
Source: Zenchef France plans, verified August 11, 2026. Prices and payment fees may differ by country, payment method, and currency.
What each Zenchef plan is for
Reserve
Reserve is the direct-reservation entry plan. The published feature list includes the website booking widget, Google Reserve, Zenchef app discovery, call assistance, reviews, and zero commission per cover.
Manage
Manage adds operational tools such as table management and waitlist, more reservation channels, reputation features, and lower payment fees.
Grow
Grow targets restaurant groups and fine dining. It adds deeper guest relationship and multi-venue tools and carries the lowest published card fee.
Published Zenchef add-on prices in France
| Add-on | Monthly price |
|---|---|
| Website | €29 |
| Marketing Suite | €29 |
| Multi-Venue | €29 |
| Automatic SMS | €49 |
| AI Call | €99 |
| Meta Reserve | €19 |
The annual prices shown by Zenchef equal 12 months of the monthly add-on prices. Confirm availability in your country.
Calculate the full Zenchef cost
Include all of these in the comparison:
- Plan subscription in the restaurant’s market
- Required add-ons
- Card and alternative payment-method fees
- SMS usage and country-specific rates
- Setup, migration, support, and contract terms
- Taxes
A zero-commission reservation model does not mean a zero-fee payment workflow. Model payment volume separately from the subscription.
Zenchef compared with other pricing models
| Platform | Entry price | Cover-fee model | Other costs to include |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zenchef France | €129/month | No commission per cover | Payment fees and add-ons |
| Resos US | Free, then $47/month regular price | No per-cover fees | Paid add-ons and payment processing |
| TheFork | Quote required | Percentage of average bill on network bookings | Subscription and quoted network fee |
| OpenTable US | $149/month | Channel-dependent cover fees | 2% service fee on prepaid experiences |
These are not currency-adjusted comparisons. Use the vendor page for your country and calculate the same workflow on every platform.
When Zenchef may fit
Consider Zenchef when:
- You operate in a country where Zenchef has a strong local product and support presence
- You want direct reservations without per-cover commission
- Manage or Grow includes the operations, guest, or multi-venue tools you need
- The payment-fee model works for your volume and payment methods
When to compare alternatives
Compare other systems when:
- You want a permanent free tier or lower subscription entry point
- The required add-ons or payment fees make the total less competitive
- You operate in a market where Zenchef does not publish local pricing
- Marketplace discovery is more important than direct booking ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related: Zenchef vs Resos | TheFork pricing | Restaurant booking system pricing | Commission-free booking systems
Sources
- Zenchef plans (verified August 11, 2026)
- Zenchef France plans and prices (verified August 11, 2026)