ResTracker vs OpenTable Notify Me
Updated August 16, 2026 · Written by the ResTracker team, who make one of the two services compared here
The short answer
OpenTable Notify Me alerts you and leaves the booking to you, costs nothing and covers OpenTable restaurants only. 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 OpenTable Notify Me fits best: a free baseline for OpenTable restaurants.
Side by side
| ResTracker | OpenTable Notify Me | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 or $19.99/mo | Free |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | Not applicable |
| Platforms | Resy, OpenTable | OpenTable |
| Books for you | Yes (Resy) | No |
| Coverage | Any Resy or OpenTable restaurant, any city | OpenTable restaurants only |
What OpenTable Notify Me does
OpenTable's equivalent of Notify emails you when a table matching your request opens up. Like Resy Notify it is free, single-platform, and leaves the booking race to you. Coverage is inconsistent, since not every restaurant enables it.
Free, built into OpenTable.
Where each one is stronger
ResTracker
- ResTracker covers Resy as well, and books Resy tables automatically. On OpenTable both are alert-only.
- ResTracker can watch a time window and several dates at once, and checks every few minutes around the clock.
- ResTracker works at any Resy or OpenTable restaurant in any city. OpenTable Notify Me covers OpenTable restaurants only.
OpenTable Notify Me
- Free
- Native to OpenTable
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
OpenTable Notify Me
- Not offered by every restaurant
- No auto-booking, and no flexibility across dates or time windows
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 OpenTable Notify Me?
It depends on what you need. OpenTable Notify Me is best for: a free baseline for OpenTable restaurants. 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 OpenTable Notify Me book the table for you?
No. Alert only.
How much does OpenTable Notify Me cost?
Free, built into OpenTable. Prices checked August 16, 2026.
Can I use OpenTable Notify Me and ResTracker together?
Yes. OpenTable Notify Me is free and does not conflict with ResTracker. Using both gives you the platform's own alert plus ResTracker's monitoring and, on Resy, an automatic booking attempt.