OpenTable vs Resy vs Tock (2026): pricing for restaurants, with a cost calculator
OpenTable charges restaurants $149 to $499 a month plus $1.00 to $1.50 for every diner who books through its network. Resy charges a flat $289 or $459 a month with no per-cover fees, and since February 2026 it also sells Tock’s plans for prepaid experiences. Below about 93 network covers a month, OpenTable Basic is cheaper; above that, Resy is. Use the calculator to compare them at your volume.
- OpenTable charges a monthly fee plus $1.00 to $1.50 for every diner who books through its network. Resy charges one flat monthly fee with no cover fees.
- OpenTable: $149 (Basic), $299 (Core) or $499 (Pro) a month plus cover fees. Resy: $289 or $459 a month.
- Below about 93 network covers a month, OpenTable Basic is cheaper. Above that, Resy wins, and the gap grows with every booking.
- Tock merged into Resy in February 2026. Its plans are now sold as Resy Essential and Premium.
- OpenTable’s main advantage is its diner network. If you already fill tables yourself, you are paying for discovery you do not need.
Reservation system cost calculator
Enter your monthly covers. Network covers are diners who book you through the OpenTable app or website; website covers book through the widget on your own site.
Monthly software cost from published US prices as of November 2026. Excludes card processing and fees on deposits, prepaid experiences and tickets (2% to 3%). Toast Tables needs a Toast POS. Yelp Guest Manager Plus price is with annual billing.
Pricing compared (US, November 2026)
| System | Monthly fee | Per-cover fee | Other fees | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenTable Basic | $149 | $1.50 per network cover; website covers $0.25 each or $49 a month flat | 2% on deposits and prepaid experiences | Small restaurants that need new diners to find them |
| OpenTable Core | $299 | $1.00 per network cover; website covers free | 2% | Busier restaurants that want table management and POS integration |
| OpenTable Pro | $499 | $1.00 per network cover | 2% | Groups and fine dining that want guest profiles and automated email |
| Resy Platform | $289 | None | Standard card processing | Busy restaurants that already have demand |
| Resy Platform 360 | $459 | None | Standard card processing | Restaurants that want guest analytics |
| Resy Essential (powered by Tock) | $289 | None | 3% on prepayments | Ticketed dinners, tasting menus, events |
| Resy Premium (powered by Tock) | $459 | None | 2% on prepayments | High-volume prepaid experiences |
| Toast Tables Plus | $199 | None on direct reservations | Needs Toast POS | Restaurants already on Toast |
| Yelp Guest Manager Plus | $279 (annual) or $349 (monthly) | None | Casual spots with strong Yelp traffic and waitlists |
OpenTable and Resy prices as published on their plans pages and reported in 2026 reviews by Eat App and The Front Desk Review; Toast Tables and Yelp from Toast’s 2026 comparison. Resy listed $249 and $399 earlier in 2026. Confirm the current price with the provider before you sign.
What a month costs at different volumes
| Network covers a month | OpenTable Basic | OpenTable Core | Resy Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $224 | $349 | $289 |
| 100 | $299 | $399 | $289 |
| 300 | $599 | $599 | $289 |
| 1,000 | $1,649 | $1,299 | $289 |
| 1,500 | $2,399 | $1,799 | $289 |
Software fees only, with website covers excluded (add up to $49 on OpenTable Basic).
OpenTable vs Resy: the real difference
OpenTable sells discovery. It has the largest diner network in the US, and its cover fees are the price of the diners it sends you. For a new restaurant, or one in a busy neighbourhood where people browse the app for a table tonight, that can be worth paying.
Resy sells software. You pay a flat fee and every booking costs the same, so the busier you get, the cheaper it is per cover. Its app is popular with food-focused diners in large cities, and American Express cardholders get dining credits that push them toward Resy restaurants.
A simple test: look at last month’s OpenTable report. If most covers came from your own website, Google and phone, you are paying for discovery you are not using.
How to choose
- Count your network covers. The calculator above shows where each plan breaks even.
- Check your POS. Make sure the system connects to your POS so check totals and guest history match.
- Decide if you sell experiences. For tasting menus, ticketed dinners and prepaid events, compare the 2% to 3% prepayment fees, not just the monthly price.
- Ask about contracts. Some plans need annual billing for the advertised price.
- Connect it to Google. Whatever you pick, make sure the Reserve button on your Google Business Profile points to it. Most diners find you on Google first.
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Common questions
Short, direct answers.
Is OpenTable or Resy cheaper for restaurants?
It depends on how many diners book you through the OpenTable network. OpenTable Basic costs $149 a month plus $1.50 per network cover; Resy Platform is a flat $289 with no cover fees. Below about 93 network covers a month OpenTable Basic is cheaper; above that, Resy is. OpenTable Core ($299 plus $1 a cover) always costs more than Resy Platform.
How much does OpenTable cost a restaurant?
OpenTable’s US plans are Basic at $149 a month plus $1.50 per network cover, Core at $299 plus $1.00 per network cover, and Pro at $499 plus $1.00 per network cover. On Basic, bookings from your own website cost $0.25 per cover or $49 a month flat. OpenTable also charges 2% on deposits and prepaid experiences.
How much does Resy cost?
Resy charges a flat monthly fee with no per-cover fees: $289 a month for Platform or Essential, and $459 for Platform 360 or Premium, as listed on Resy’s pricing page in autumn 2026. Prepaid bookings carry a 2% or 3% fee on the Tock-powered plans.
What happened to Tock?
American Express, which owns Resy, merged Tock into Resy in February 2026. Tock’s tools for ticketed dinners and prepaid experiences are now sold as Resy’s Essential and Premium plans.
Do I need a reservation system at all?
Not every restaurant does. Counter-service and casual spots often do fine with walk-ins and a waitlist. Full-service restaurants that turn tables on busy nights, take large parties or sell events usually save staff time and cut no-shows with one.
Can diners book me from Google?
Yes. Google shows a Reserve a table button on your Business Profile when you use a supported reservation partner. Bookings from Google go through that partner, so check how your provider counts them before you sign.
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