Compare · as of October 2026
Dalloway vs Resy
Resy is a strong reservation book with a well-loved notify list and a diner app backed by Amex card perks. It has no first-party AI phone or text host, so restaurants that want calls answered pay a second vendor.
Resy: American Express · Platform $289/mo · Platform 360 $459/mo
| Resy | Dalloway | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price for the full plan | $459 (Platform 360) | $349 (Pro) |
| AI phone host | Not offered; third-party vendors from about $399/mo | Included, 600 minutes |
| AI text host | Not offered | Included |
| Per-cover fees | None | None |
| Fee on prepayments | 2–3% on Tock-powered plans | 0% platform fee |
| Notify / waitlist for sold-out nights | Alerts; first to tap wins | Timed hold for the next guest in line |
| Reservation transfers | Not offered | Restaurant-approved, by link |
| Diner account required | Yes, a Resy account | No; name and phone number |
| Pacing | By covers | By covers, tables and kitchen capacity |
| Contract | Varies by deal | Month-to-month |
Credit where it's due
What Resy does well
- Notify keeps rooms full, and owners say so.
- Flat pricing with no per-cover fees.
- Amex cardholder demand and Global Dining Access traffic.
- Highly rated live support.
When to switch
Why restaurants move to Dalloway
- You pay for Resy and a separate AI phone vendor today, or you miss calls.
- You want to switch without losing a thing: we move your full guest list, visit history and every upcoming reservation off Resy for you.
- You want freed tables to go to the guest who asked first, not the fastest thumb.
- You want the guest relationship to be yours, not a card network's.
Sources
Prices and features change. Figures here are from Resy's published materials or reputable third-party reporting as of October 2026, and some are estimates where Resy doesn't publish prices. Resy is a trademark of its owner; this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by American Express. See something out of date? Email hello@getdalloway.com.
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