TableNest vs Resy
Resy is commission-free — and so is TableNest. The difference is price and breadth: Resy runs $249–$899/mo for the network, while TableNest is a flat $19 USD a month with the full operations suite included.
| Feature | TableNest | Resy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | From $19 USD | $249 / $399 / $899 per month (USD) |
| Per-cover commission | Zero — ever | Zero |
| Per-reservation fee | Zero | Zero |
| All-in-one operations suite | Bookings + CRM + run sheet + floor plan + events + deposits + vouchers, included | Reservation network product; operational depth thinner / enterprise-gated |
| Customer CRM | Included in all plans | Guest profiles tied to the network |
| Daily run sheet | Yes — emailed each morning | Limited |
| Floor plan / table management | Included | Included (network-centric) |
| Events & ticketed experiences | Included | Add-on / higher tiers |
| Deposits | Included — Stripe or Square processing only | Available |
| Square POS sync | Business+ plans | Network POS partnerships |
| Xero accounting sync | Business+ plans | Not available |
| SMS reminders | Included in all plans | Included |
| Discovery network lock-in | None — your customers stay yours | Amex discovery network (acquisition channel + lock-in) |
| Own your customer data | Yes — full export | Shared with the Resy / Amex network |
| Contracts | None — cancel anytime | Sales-led plans |
| Setup time | 5 minutes | Onboarding via sales |
| Best for | Independents and small groups who want the full suite without the network premium | Established, higher-end restaurants that rely on the Amex discovery network |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Resy cheaper than TableNest?
No. Resy is commission-free like TableNest, but its flat plans run $249/mo (Basic), $399/mo (Pro) and $899/mo (Enterprise) in USD. TableNest is a flat $19 to $49 USD per month with no per-cover fees either — a fraction of the cost for an independent or small group. Where Resy is built around the Amex discovery network for established, higher-end restaurants, TableNest is built for SMB operators who want the full toolkit without the network premium.
Does Resy charge per cover or per reservation?
No — and this is worth being clear about. Resy does not charge per-cover or per-reservation commissions; it is a flat-rate SaaS, the same model as TableNest. So the difference isn't commissions, it's price and breadth: TableNest delivers the same commission-free booking plus a full operations suite (CRM, run sheet, floor plan, events, deposits, vouchers, Square POS, Xero, SMS) for $249/mo less than Resy's entry tier.
What do I give up by leaving the Resy network?
Resy's main draw is its discovery network in the American Express ecosystem, which can drive covers to well-known, in-demand restaurants. If your bookings depend on that network exposure, that's a genuine reason to stay. TableNest takes the opposite stance: no network, no lock-in, your customer list stays yours and exports in full. For most independents the network adds little, while the $200–800/mo it commands is real money.
Does TableNest do everything Resy does?
TableNest covers the booking and operations side comprehensively: embeddable booking page, calendar, run sheet, floor plan, CRM, events, deposits, vouchers, SMS reminders, plus two-way Square POS and Xero on Business and Pro — most included rather than gated to an enterprise tier. What TableNest does not replicate is Resy's consumer discovery network and Amex-ecosystem placement. If that network is your acquisition channel, weigh it; if it isn't, TableNest gives you more operational software for far less.
Is TableNest available outside Australia?
TableNest is available in Australia, the US and Canada, with pricing in each market's local currency. Venues in the UK and New Zealand can also sign up and run the platform — SMS confirmations route through Twilio for those numbers.
The full suite, without the network premium.
Commission-free bookings plus CRM, run sheet, floor plan, events and POS — for a fraction of Resy's monthly cost. Your customer list stays yours.
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