Shopolo vs Resy

Resy alternative — restaurant reservations at a fraction of the cost

Resy charges $189–$399/month for restaurant reservation software. Shopolo includes table reservations in every plan from $29/month — along with gift cards, loyalty, online ordering, and email campaigns.

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FeatureShopoloResy
Monthly feeIncluded in plan — from $29/mo total$189–$399/mo for reservations alone
Per-cover fee$0$0 per cover (fees in monthly subscription instead)
Reservation managementDashboard — view, edit, cancel, walk-insFull floor management and guest profiles
Guest confirmation emailsAutomaticAutomatic
Table configurationTables, capacity, slot duration, hours per dayAdvanced floor plan editor
Waitlist managementNot includedIncluded
Marketplace discoveryNone — your own linkResy app — diners discover via Resy
Guest dataFull access — yoursResy retains guest profiles in their network
Gift cardsIncludedNot available
Loyalty programIncludedNot available
Online ordering0% commissionNot available
Email campaignsIncludedLimited guest messaging tools

Resy pricing sourced from publicly available plan information. Subject to change.

Price and feature breadth are the key differences

Resy costs $189–$399/mo for reservations only. Shopolo is $29/mo for everything.

Resy's reservation system alone costs $189–$399/month — before you factor in any tools for gift cards, loyalty, or email. Shopolo starts at $29/month and includes reservations alongside gift cards, loyalty, ordering, and email campaigns. For an independent restaurant, that difference is $1,920–$4,440/year.

Resy is built for high-end restaurants. Shopolo is built for independent operators.

Resy targets full-service restaurants that need advanced floor management, VIP guest tagging, and concierge-level hospitality features. If you're an independent café, bistro, or neighbourhood restaurant that needs reliable reservation management at an affordable price, Shopolo's simpler feature set is a better match.

Shopolo combines reservations with the tools you actually need.

After a reservation at your restaurant, a guest can receive a loyalty stamp, buy a gift card for a friend, and get your next email promotion — all from the same Shopolo storefront. Resy handles the reservation and stops there. The rest requires separate tools.

When Resy is the right choice

Resy is the right choice for high-end restaurants that need advanced floor management features — VIP guest profiles, concierge integrations, and sophisticated seating logic. If your restaurant is known for its hospitality experience and you need every table managed precisely, Resy's depth is valuable. For independent restaurants that need reliable, affordable reservations alongside gift cards and loyalty, Shopolo fits better.

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