vs TheFork

The commission-free alternative to TheFork

TheFork (by TripAdvisor) drives bookings but charges commissions per cover. Impresto gives you the same online booking tools without giving up a cut of every reservation.

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Why restaurants switch from TheFork

TheFork charges €2–5 per seated cover in commissions

You don't own the guest relationship — TheFork does

Heavy discount pressure from "Special Offers" program

No floor plan or table management included

Feature Comparison

FeatureImprestoTheFork
Monthly cost
Free
Free (basic)
Commission per booking
None
€2–5/cover
You own guest data
Hosted booking page
Embeddable widget
Visual floor plan editor
QR table ordering
Guest profiles & history
Limited
No discount pressure
Built-in SEO optimization
Chauffeur service integration

Competitor prices and features are indicative, based on publicly available information. Check the provider for current terms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose bookings if I leave TheFork?

Impresto gives you your own branded booking page that you control. Share it on Google, social media, and your website to build direct bookings.

Can guests still find me on Google?

Yes! Impresto automatically optimizes your booking page for Google with structured data, meta tags, and rich previews.

Do I keep my guest data?

With Impresto, you own 100% of your guest data — emails, phone numbers, preferences, visit history. No middleman.

Ready to switch?

Set up Impresto in 5 minutes and import your existing reservations. No credit card required.

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