Many booking systems charge a per-cover fee on every diner you seat, or a flat monthly subscription, or both. Enter your numbers below to see what your current provider costs you each year, then compare it with a commission-free booking system that never takes a cut of your covers. BookingNinja charges no per-cover fees and no commission, ever.
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Competitor figures are editable estimates based on publicly listed pricing as of July 2026 — check current pricing with each provider. Where a provider charges a per-cover network fee, only some of your covers may attract that fee in practice, so adjust the figures to match your own contract.
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