Mies vs Robuust: 2026 Restaurant Reservation System Comparison

Mies vs Robuust: Honest Comparison for Restaurant Owners

Robuust is a reservation system popular in the Netherlands, known for a streamlined approach to restaurant bookings. It offers a single product at a single price point — which is either refreshingly simple or frustratingly inflexible, depending on your needs. Let us see how it stacks up against Mies, the reservation platform trusted by 500+ restaurants across Europe.

Robuust costs €50/month (annual) or €60/month (monthly) with no free option. Mies gives you a complete reservation system for free and offers paid tiers that still cost less than Robuust.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Mies	Robuust
Online reservations	Included (free)	Included (from €50/mo)
Website widget	Customizable (free)	Included
Dashboard	Modern dashboard (free)	Included
Mobile & tablet	Included (free)	Included
Email confirmations	Automatic (free)	Included
Prepayments	Available on paid plans	Included on all plans
Waitlist management	Available on paid plans	Included
Guest notes & tags	Included	Included
Table management	Included	Included
Setup time	Under 5 minutes	15-30 minutes

One thing Robuust does well is including prepayments on all its plans. However, this advantage disappears when you consider that Mies Lite at €39.99/month (annual) includes prepayments too — and costs €10 less per month than Robuust's annual rate. Plus, Mies gives you a free plan that Robuust simply cannot match.

Pricing Breakdown

Mies

• Free: Dashboard, customizable widget, mobile/tablet, email confirmations — €0.
• Lite: €39.99/month (annual) / €49.99/month (monthly) — adds prepayments, waitlists.
• Pro: €69.99/month (annual) / €79.99/month (monthly) — full feature set, priority support.

Robuust

• Annual billing: €50/month — includes reservations, prepayments, waitlists.
• Monthly billing: €60/month — same features, no annual commitment.

If you need prepayments: Mies Lite annual costs €39.99/month vs Robuust's €50/month annual — saving you €120/year. If you do not need prepayments: Mies is free, saving you €600-€720/year compared to Robuust.

Setup and Onboarding

Mies was engineered for rapid deployment. Create an account, configure your restaurant details, embed the widget, and start taking bookings — all in under 5 minutes. There is no learning curve steep enough to slow you down.

Robuust's setup is reasonable but not instant. You will need to configure table layouts, service windows, and other settings that typically take 15 to 30 minutes. It is not unreasonable, but when Mies can do it in 5 minutes, the difference matters — especially if you are opening a new location or switching systems mid-service.

Support

Both platforms offer customer support. Mies stands out by providing support even on its free plan, which means you get help without paying anything. Robuust's support is only available to its paying users, and while it is competent, you are paying at least €50/month for that access.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Mies if:

• You want a reservation system without monthly costs
• You prefer a platform available across all European countries, not just the Netherlands
• Fast, sub-5-minute setup appeals to you
• You want prepayments at a lower price than Robuust offers

Consider Robuust if:

• You are a Dutch restaurant already comfortable with Robuust and do not wish to change
• You specifically need a feature unique to Robuust's platform

Conclusion

Robuust is a solid product for the Dutch market, but its pricing and geographic limitations hold it back. Mies matches Robuust's feature set, offers a free plan Robuust does not have, and operates across every European country. With over 500 restaurants on the platform, Mies has the scale and track record to back up its promise of quality at a lower price.

Compare Mies plans and start taking reservations for free — setup takes under 5 minutes.