OpenTable vs Resy
Reservations & Day Passes · Features checked on the official websites, Oct 2026.
Verdict
Pick OpenTable if you want its diner network and you'd rather pay per seated cover. That suits places with lower volume, or places that get most bookings from phone and walk-ins, which OpenTable doesn't charge for. Pick Resy if you seat a lot of covers and want one flat monthly fee: at $1 per network cover, a few hundred network covers a month on OpenTable can cost more than Resy's fee. Run your own cover mix through both price lists.
Who it's for
- OpenTable: Restaurants that want maximum discovery and pay only for seated network diners.
- Resy: Busy restaurants that want predictable flat pricing with no cover fees.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | OpenTable | Resy |
|---|---|---|
| Published monthly price (checked Oct 2026) | Basic $149, Core $299, Pro $499 | Platform $289, Platform 360 $459 |
| Per-cover fees | $1.50/network cover on Basic (after 30 days free); $1 on Core/Pro | None (per Resy FAQ) |
| Website bookings | $0.25/cover or $49/mo on Basic; included on Core/Pro | No per-reservation fees |
| Table management | Y (Smart Assign from Core) | ✓ |
| Walk-in waitlist | ✓ | ✓ |
| POS integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deposits / card holds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract | 1 year, auto-renews (30 days' notice) | Not stated on pricing page |
✓ = advertised on the vendor's official website (checked Oct 2026). "Not highlighted" means we didn't see it on the main product page. It may exist, so confirm with the vendor. We don't list prices here because they change often; check each vendor's official pricing page.
FAQ
Is OpenTable or Resy better?
Pick OpenTable if you want its diner network and you'd rather pay per seated cover. That suits places with lower volume, or places that get most bookings from phone and walk-ins, which OpenTable doesn't charge for. Pick Resy if you seat a lot of covers and want one flat monthly fee: at $1 per network cover, a few hundred network covers a month on OpenTable can cost more than Resy's fee. Run your own cover mix through both price lists.
Who should choose OpenTable?
Restaurants that want maximum discovery and pay only for seated network diners.
Who should choose Resy?
Busy restaurants that want predictable flat pricing with no cover fees.
How much do OpenTable and Resy cost?
Pricing changes often and many plans are quote-based. Check the official OpenTable and Resy pricing pages for current prices.