Data as of Oct 18, 2026Based on 200 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
OpenTable holds a narrow lead over Toast, earning recommendations for its booking network and table management. For banquet orders generated from client emails, Tripleseat is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | recommended for high-volume venues seeking diner network reach | recommended for high-volume venues seeking diner network reach | 52% |
| 2 | recommended for upscale dining rooms managing loyal guest profiles | recommended for upscale dining rooms managing loyal guest profiles | 47% |
| 3 | recommended as an integrated point-of-sale platform for restaurants | recommended as an integrated point-of-sale platform for restaurants | 40% |
| 4 | recommended for restaurants already operating on the Toast point-of-sale | recommended for restaurants already operating on the Toast point-of-sale | 38% |
| 5 | recommended for hospitality groups prioritizing guest data and CRM marketing | recommended for hospitality groups prioritizing guest data and CRM marketing | 34% |
| 6 | recommended for straightforward point-of-sale with direct reservation software connections | recommended for straightforward point-of-sale with direct reservation software connections | 30% |
| 7 | recommended for full-service restaurant ordering and payment setups | recommended for full-service restaurant ordering and payment setups | 26% |
| 8 | recommended for general retail and food businesses using app add-ons | recommended for general retail and food businesses using app add-ons | 23% |
| 9 | 21% | ||
| 10 | recommended for food establishments wanting native hospitality checkout features | recommended for food establishments wanting native hospitality checkout features | 18% |
| 11 | 18% | ||
| 12 | recommended for banquet operations and event sales from client inquiries | recommended for banquet operations and event sales from client inquiries | 17% |
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | 15% | ||
| 15 | 12% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, TouchBistrorising is named regularly for simple reservation and point-of-sale setups. Squarerising also appears more across the market, while Total Party Plannerfalling is named only occasionally for banquet inquiries.
Weeks of Aug 3 – Aug 30, 2026 · Since Jul 5
Rankings by topic:
Widest split: Clover, 41% on ChatGPT Search and 12% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenTable | 58% | 46% | |
| Resy | 55% | 37% | |
| Toast | 60% | 35% | |
| Toast Tables | 38% | 37% | |
| SevenRooms | 42% | 19% | |
| Square | 33% | 36% | |
| Toast POS | 22% | 35% | |
| Clover | 41% | 12% | |
| Eat App | Outside ChatGPT Search's top 25 | 27% | |
| Square for Restaurants | 11% | 32% |
58% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, hoteltechreport.com, reddit.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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