Mies vs GoTable: 2026 Restaurant Reservation System Comparison

Mies vs GoTable: Which Reservation Platform Delivers More Value?

GoTable is a reservation system that has gained traction among restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. It offers a straightforward booking platform at a moderate price point. But is "moderate" good enough when there is a free alternative that matches or exceeds its capabilities? Let us compare GoTable and Mies head to head.

While GoTable charges €50 to €80 per month with no free plan available, Mies offers a full-featured reservation system at no cost — and paid plans that still undercut GoTable across the board.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Mies	GoTable
Online reservations	Included (free)	Included (from €50/mo)
Website widget	Customizable (free)	Included
Dashboard	Modern dashboard (free)	Included
Mobile & tablet support	Included (free)	Included
Email confirmations	Automatic (free)	Included
Prepayments	Available on paid plans	Only on €80/mo plan
Waitlist management	Available on paid plans	Included
Guest profiles	Included	Included
Table management	Included	Included
Setup time	Under 5 minutes	Typically 15-30 minutes

GoTable's big limitation is that its €50/month base plan does not include prepayments. If your restaurant wants to take deposits to reduce no-shows — a feature most busy restaurants consider essential — you need to jump to GoTable's €80/month plan. With Mies, prepayments are available starting at €39.99/month on Mies Lite, saving you €40/month compared to GoTable.

Pricing Breakdown

Mies

• Free: Dashboard, customizable widget, mobile/tablet, email confirmations.
• Lite: €39.99/month (annual) / €49.99/month (monthly) — prepayments, waitlists, advanced features.
• Pro: €69.99/month (annual) / €79.99/month (monthly) — full feature set, priority support, advanced analytics.

GoTable

• Basic: €50/month — reservations, no prepayments.
• Pro: €80/month — adds prepayment functionality.

The math is clear. A restaurant using GoTable's Pro plan at €80/month pays €960/year. The same restaurant could use Mies Lite at €39.99/month (annual billing) and pay €479.88/year — saving nearly €500 annually. Or use the free plan and save €960 outright.

Setup and Onboarding

Mies gets you from zero to live in under 5 minutes. Create your account, configure your settings, drop the widget on your website, and you are accepting reservations. The process is deliberately streamlined — no phone calls, no training sessions, no waiting for approval.

GoTable's setup is relatively straightforward by industry standards but still takes more time than Mies. You will typically need 15 to 30 minutes to get fully configured, and some customization options may require back-and-forth with support.

Support

Mies supports all customers, including those on the free plan. The support team is responsive and understands the hospitality industry. Pro plan users receive priority support for time-critical situations — like a widget issue on a Friday evening before a fully booked night.

GoTable provides support to its paying customers. The support is adequate for most needs, but you are paying at least €50/month for the privilege of contacting them.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Mies if:

• You want a professional reservation system without paying monthly fees
• You need prepayments at a price point lower than €80/month
• Fast setup matters to you — under 5 minutes to go live
• You operate anywhere in Europe and want broad availability

Consider GoTable if:

• You are already on a GoTable contract and satisfied with the service
• You specifically need a feature unique to GoTable's ecosystem

Conclusion

GoTable is a decent platform at a mid-range price, but it struggles to justify its cost when Mies exists. Mies delivers the same core features for free, offers prepayments at half the price of GoTable's equivalent plan, and sets up in a fraction of the time. Over 500 restaurants across Europe have already made the switch.

Stop paying for features that should be standard. View Mies pricing and start accepting reservations today — it takes less than 5 minutes.