Comparison
Covero vs TheFork.
TheFork (formerly LaFourchette) is the most well-known booking platform in France. But its commission-based model is expensive for restaurateurs. Here is an objective comparison.
Feature comparison.
Feature
Covero
TheFork
Commission per booking
Covero:0 euros
TheFork:1 to 5 euros per cover
Professional website
Covero:Included
TheFork:Via partner
Click & Collect
Covero:Included (0% commission)
TheFork:Not available
Customer database (CRM)
Covero:100% yours
TheFork:Accessible but managed by TheFork, platform dependency for their use
Loyalty program
Covero:Included or a la carte
TheFork:YUMS (loyalty to TheFork)
Platform visibility
Covero:Via Google (SEO)
TheFork:Via TheFork app
Digital menu / QR Code
Covero:Included
TheFork:Not included
Newsletter / Email
Covero:Included or a la carte
TheFork:Via higher plans
Bank imprint anti no-show
Covero:Included
TheFork:Via higher plans
Covero
Covero advantages
From 18 euros excl. tax/month for the basic showcase website.
- 0% commission for life
- Your own professional website
- 100% your customer base (CRM)
- Commission-free Click & Collect
- Optimized local SEO
- Built-in loyalty program
- Total independence
TheFork
Limitations of TheFork
Between 1 and 5 euros per cover depending on the plan (source: RestoBoard 2026). Promotions (-20%, -30%, -50%) are often required to appear at the top of results.
Strengths
- Large user base
- Visibility on TripAdvisor
- YUMS loyalty program
Limitations
- Commission per cover (1 to 5 euros)
- Customer relationship managed via TheFork
- Platform dependency
- Promotions optional but often necessary for visibility (-20%, -30%, -50%)
- Website via partner only
- No Click & Collect
Simulation
How much do you save with Covero?
With 200 covers/month via TheFork at 2.5€ average commission:
6,000€
in savings per year
Indicative estimate based on market averages. Your actual savings depend on your business volume.
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