ResTracker vs AutoRes
Updated August 16, 2026 · Written by the ResTracker team, who make one of the two services compared here
The short answer
AutoRes books the table for you, costs $21.99–$26.99/booking and covers about 70 restaurants across New York, London, Paris and a few other cities. ResTracker costs $9.99 or $19.99/mo with no per-booking fee, auto-books on Resy, works at any Resy or OpenTable restaurant in any city, and has a 30-day free trial with no card. Where AutoRes fits best: one-off special occasions at a restaurant on their list.
Side by side
| ResTracker | AutoRes | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 or $19.99/mo | $21.99–$26.99/booking |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | Not applicable |
| Platforms | Resy, OpenTable | Resy, OpenTable, SevenRooms |
| Books for you | Yes (Resy) | Yes |
| Coverage | Any Resy or OpenTable restaurant, any city | About 70 restaurants across New York, London, Paris and a few other cities |
What AutoRes does
AutoRes charges per successful reservation rather than per month, and covers a curated list of about 70 restaurants across several cities. Nothing is charged if the booking does not land, which makes it low risk for a single anniversary dinner and expensive for anyone booking regularly.
No subscription. Regular restaurants are $21.99 per successful reservation and premium restaurants are $26.99, with no charge if the booking fails.
Where each one is stronger
ResTracker
- ResTracker is a flat monthly price with no fee per reservation. AutoRes charges per booking.
- ResTracker works at any Resy or OpenTable restaurant in any city. AutoRes covers about 70 restaurants across New York, London, Paris and a few other cities.
AutoRes
- No subscription, and no charge when a booking fails
- Covers SevenRooms as well as Resy and OpenTable
- Some international coverage
Limitations to know about
ResTracker
- Auto-booking is Resy only. OpenTable restaurants get instant alerts but you book them yourself
- Does not cover Tock or SevenRooms
AutoRes
- Roughly the price of a month of most subscriptions for a single table
- Only works for restaurants on their list
- Requires linking your reservation accounts
Try ResTracker free for 30 days
Pick a restaurant, your dates, a time window and party size. ResTracker checks Resy and OpenTable every few minutes, emails you the moment a table appears, and on Resy can book it for you. No card needed to start.
Start your free trialFrequently asked questions
Is ResTracker better than AutoRes?
It depends on what you need. AutoRes is best for: one-off special occasions at a restaurant on their list. ResTracker is best for: anyone who wants the table booked automatically without per-booking fees. ResTracker costs $9.99 or $19.99/mo, has a 30-day free trial and auto-books on Resy.
Does AutoRes book the table for you?
Yes. Books the table for you using your linked Resy or OpenTable account.
How much does AutoRes cost?
No subscription. Regular restaurants are $21.99 per successful reservation and premium restaurants are $26.99, with no charge if the booking fails. Prices checked August 16, 2026.
Can I use AutoRes and ResTracker together?
You can, but it rarely helps. Two paid services watching the same restaurant do not create more tables, since the constraint is how fast an opening is claimed. The free Resy and OpenTable alerts are the ones worth stacking.