Choose OpenTable if you want diners from its booking network and accept per-cover fees on those bookings. Choose SevenRooms if guest data, CRM and marketing across venues matter most; pricing is by quote. Choose Tock, now sold through Resy, for prepaid tasting menus, ticketed events and deposits, at a flat monthly fee plus a prepayment percentage.
Quick answer
- OpenTable (US): Basic US$149, Core US$299, Pro US$499 a month, plus network cover fees; one-year contract that auto-renews.
- SevenRooms: Starter, Growth and Premium plans, all quote-only; no cover fees on its DoorDash and Deliveroo reservation marketplace.
- Tock: now sold inside Resy as Essential (US$289/month + 3% on prepayments) and Premium (US$459/month + 2%).
- Resy states it charges no per-cover fees on any plan.
- US pricing as of November 2026; availability and pricing vary by country, so ask for local figures. OpenTable, for example, also runs a Thailand site.
How this comparison was made: it is based on each company’s public pricing pages and documentation, checked in November 2026, and on what matters in the restaurants I work with. It is not a paid placement and not a hands-on lab test. This site may earn referral fees from some software companies in future; any such link will be labelled. Michael Clarke is a trained chef and runs Markedine, a restaurant marketing company in Bangkok. There are no affiliate links in this article.
How do OpenTable, SevenRooms and Tock compare?
| OpenTable | SevenRooms | Tock (via Resy) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published price | Basic US$149; Core US$299; Pro US$499 per month | Quote only (Starter, Growth, Premium) | Essential US$289; Premium US$459 per month |
| Per-cover fees | Network covers: Basic free for 30 days then US$1.50; Core and Pro US$1 | No cover fees on its marketplace (per Starter plan) | None, per Resy |
| Website bookings | Basic: US$0.25 per cover or US$49/month; included on Core and Pro | Branded reservations included | Included |
| Prepaid experiences / ticketing | 2% service fee | Event tools on higher tiers | 3% (Essential) or 2% (Premium) on prepayments |
| Contract | One year, auto-renews; 30 days’ notice to stop renewal | Not published; ask | Not published on the plans page; ask |
| Strongest at | Diner network and discovery | Guest CRM, marketing, multi-venue groups | Prepaid tasting menus, events, deposits |
Sources: OpenTable plans, SevenRooms pricing and Resy plans, US pricing as of November 2026. Standard card processing applies on top where you take payments.
How much does OpenTable cost?
OpenTable’s plans page lists Basic at US$149 a month, marked as only available in the US, Core at US$299 and Pro at US$499. On Core and Pro, OpenTable charges US$1 per network cover: only for diners who find you through OpenTable’s website, app or affiliate network. Bookings from your own website, by phone or walk-ins carry no cover fee. On Basic, network covers are free for 30 days then US$1.50 each, and website bookings cost US$0.25 per cover or a US$49 monthly flat fee. You only pay for seated diners, not no-shows or cancellations.
The contract is one year and auto-renews annually unless you tell OpenTable 30 days before the renewal date. Put that date in your calendar the day you sign.
How much does SevenRooms cost?
SevenRooms does not publish prices. Its pricing page lists Starter, Growth and Premium, each with a “Get a quote” button, plus add-ons such as email marketing. The Starter plan lists CRM and guest profiles, branded reservations and waitlist, table management, reputation management, basic marketing automations, and access to its DoorDash and Deliveroo reservation marketplace “with No Cover Fees.” I have not seen a SevenRooms quote for a restaurant like yours, so I will not guess a number; get it in writing, including term and add-ons.
How much does Tock cost now?
Tock is now part of the Resy network, and its plans are sold on Resy’s pricing page. The two Tock-powered plans are Essential at US$289 a month with a 3% fee on prepayments, and Premium at US$459 a month with a 2% fee on prepayments. Resy’s own Platform plans cost the same monthly amounts without the Tock prepayment tools. Resy states it charges no per-cover fees and no fees per reservation. Standard payment processing applies.
Which Tock plan is cheaper depends on how much you take in prepayments. The 1-point difference covers the US$170 monthly gap at US$17,000 of prepayments a month (170 ÷ 0.01). Below that, Essential costs less; above it, Premium does, before any feature differences.
Which reservation system suits which restaurant?
- Neighbourhood or tourist-facing restaurant that wants new diners: OpenTable’s network is the reason to pay its cover fees. Track how many covers come from the network versus your own site.
- Restaurant group, hotel or premium room that lives on regulars: SevenRooms’ CRM and marketing focus fits, if the quote works.
- Tasting menu, chef’s counter, events or pop-ups: Tock’s prepayment and ticketing model cuts no-shows.
- Small restaurant with modest demand: the booking tool in your POS, or a simple free option, may be enough. Do not pay for a CRM you will not use.
When I ran the rooftop bar and restaurant at Avani Riverside, reservations ran on the hotel’s MaRc Lite system, connected to everything else the hotel did. The lesson that carries over: the best reservation system is the one connected to your POS and your guest data, used by every host on every shift.
What if I am outside the US?
Published prices here are US figures. Availability and local pricing vary, so ask each company about your country and the size of its diner network in your city before assuming US numbers apply. OpenTable, for example, runs a Thailand site, so Thai restaurants can ask its team for local pricing. For SevenRooms and Resy/Tock, ask directly whether they support your country, your currency and your POS. Also make sure whatever you use connects to Google: guests often book from your Google Business Profile, and a booking link there is one of the most useful buttons you can add. See how to set up your Google Business Profile.
What should you ask in a reservation system demo?
- What is my all-in monthly cost at my covers, split by network, website and phone bookings?
- What is the contract term, and how do I cancel or stop auto-renewal?
- Does it integrate with my POS, and which data syncs?
- Can I take deposits, card holds and prepayments, and at what fee?
- Who owns the guest data, and can I export it if I leave?
- Does it connect a booking button to my Google Business Profile?
Frequently asked questions
How much does OpenTable charge per cover?
On OpenTable’s Core and Pro plans, US$1 per network cover, charged only for diners who book through OpenTable’s network and are seated. On Basic, network covers are free for 30 days and then US$1.50 each, as of November 2026.
Is SevenRooms cheaper than OpenTable?
SevenRooms does not publish prices, so there is no fair comparison without a quote. It advertises no cover fees on its reservation marketplace, which can matter if many of your bookings would otherwise be network covers.
Does Tock still exist?
Yes. Tock is now part of the Resy network, and its plans are sold on Resy’s pricing page as Essential and Premium, powered by Tock.
Does Resy charge cover fees?
No. Resy states that its pricing has no per-cover fees and no fees per reservation. Standard payment processing applies.
Can I cancel an OpenTable contract any time?
OpenTable’s contract is one year and auto-renews annually. To stop renewal, you need to tell OpenTable 30 days before the renewal date.
Sources
- OpenTable plans and pricing
- SevenRooms pricing
- Resy plans and pricing (including Tock-powered plans)
