TablioQR vs TheFork for Restaurant Reservations (2026)
TheFork: commission per seated cover (often €2–€6+) in Europe. TablioQR includes reservations on Smart Ordering with seat-to-order POS sync.
What does TheFork charge restaurants?
TheFork uses commission per seated cover (often €2–€6+) in Europe in France, Spain, Italy, UK, and Europe. Guests get discount-driven discovery marketplace. pay per seated guest plus discount pressure on margin.
How is TablioQR different from TheFork?
TablioQR is not a standalone reservation marketplace — it is your guest channel: Discover listing, online booking, QR ordering, and optional delivery on one stack. Reservations include SMS verification, host queue, and seat-to-order on Square, Toast, Lightspeed, or Clover.
- No per-cover reservation fee on Smart Ordering.
- Booking + ordering + listing — one login for owners.
- Guest data stays with your restaurant.
- Walk-ins and online bookings in one queue.
When might you still use TheFork?
Some operators keep TheFork for network discovery while pushing repeat guests to book direct on TablioQR — especially for parties already in your neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use TablioQR and TheFork together?
Yes — run hybrid booking while you migrate repeat guests to your owned TablioQR listing.
Launch a commission-free QR menu in minutes
Upload a photo of your menu and get a mobile ordering page with QR codes — free to start, 0% commission on direct orders.