Disclosure: This article compares our product (ReservationFinder) with a competitor (TableSwap). Everything we say about TableSwap comes from its own terms of service and how-it-works page, checked September 30, 2026. Check TableSwap's site for changes.
Quick Verdict
Choose ReservationFinder if: You dine outside New York as well as in it, want Tock restaurants monitored alongside Resy, OpenTable and SevenRooms, or want the lowest price for a few restaurants (Basic, $9.99/month).
Choose TableSwap if: You dine in New York City and would rather ask an assistant for tables over iMessage, or want the option of automatic booking.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | ReservationFinder | TableSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9.99 (Basic) or $19.99 (Pro) | $15 |
| Per-Reservation Fee | None | None |
| Resy | ||
| OpenTable | ||
| Tock | Waitlist sign-up | |
| SevenRooms | ||
| Cities | Any city | New York City |
| Alert Methods | Email + SMS (Pro) | iMessage |
| Free Trial | 7 days (card required) | 7 days |
| Auto-Book | Optional |
Pricing Breakdown
Both charge a flat monthly price and neither charges per reservation.
- • ReservationFinder Basic: $9.99/month for up to 4 restaurants, email alerts
- • ReservationFinder Pro: $19.99/month for up to 10 restaurants, SMS alerts and city following
- • TableSwap: $15/month, billed monthly, no per-booking fee
If email alerts for a handful of restaurants are enough, ReservationFinder Basic costs less. If you want text-message alerts, ReservationFinder Pro costs more than TableSwap and watches up to 10 restaurants in any city.
Both offer a 7-day free trial. ReservationFinder asks for a card up front: $0 today, then the plan price when the trial ends unless you cancel from your dashboard before then.
Platform Coverage
ReservationFinder monitors availability on four platforms: Resy, OpenTable, Tock, and SevenRooms. TableSwap monitors availability on three: Resy, OpenTable, and SevenRooms. Its terms also say it can add your email to Tock and SevenRooms waitlists on your behalf.
Tock matters for many acclaimed restaurants, including The French Laundry and Atomix. A waitlist is not the same as monitoring: with a waitlist the restaurant decides whether to contact you, while monitoring watches Tock availability directly.
City Coverage
TableSwap's terms say the service is currently available for restaurants in New York City.
ReservationFinder lets you track any restaurant on its four platforms, in New York or any other city. Request one we do not monitor yet and it is added automatically once its booking link is verified.
Alert Speed & Methods
Both services monitor restaurants continuously and send alerts quickly. The difference is in how alerts reach you:
- ReservationFinder: Email alerts on all plans + SMS alerts on Pro — SMS means you can act immediately without checking email
- TableSwap: Requests and notifications over iMessage, from an assistant you text
For competitive restaurants where tables disappear in minutes, an alert on your phone matters. An email sitting in your inbox for 10 minutes might mean a missed reservation.
Who Each Service Is Best For
Choose ReservationFinder if you:
- Dine in US cities beyond New York
- Want Tock availability monitored, not just a waitlist sign-up
- Want the lowest price for a few restaurants (Basic, $9.99/month)
- Prefer to set dates, party size and times yourself and book yourself
- Want to try before you buy (7-day free trial, card required)
Choose TableSwap if you:
- Dine in New York City
- Would rather ask for tables in plain language over iMessage
- Want the option of automatic booking
Try ReservationFinder Free for 7 Days
4 platforms, any restaurant on them, no per-reservation fees. Card required: $0 today, and cancel from your dashboard before the trial ends to pay nothing.
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ReservationFinder monitors Resy, OpenTable, Tock, and SevenRooms for $9.99–$19.99/month, with no per-reservation fees. Card required for the trial; $0 today.
Start Free TrialFrequently Asked Questions
Is ReservationFinder cheaper than TableSwap?
It depends on the plan. ReservationFinder Basic is $9.99/month for up to 4 restaurants with email alerts, and Pro is $19.99/month for up to 10 restaurants with SMS alerts and city following. TableSwap's terms list one subscription at $15/month with no per-booking fee. Neither charges per reservation (TableSwap pricing checked September 30, 2026).
Does TableSwap cover more restaurants than ReservationFinder?
TableSwap's terms say the service is currently available for restaurants in New York City. ReservationFinder is not limited to one city: you can track any restaurant on Resy, OpenTable, Tock or SevenRooms, and one we do not monitor yet is added automatically once you request it and its booking link is verified. ReservationFinder monitors Resy, OpenTable, Tock and SevenRooms; TableSwap monitors Resy, OpenTable and SevenRooms, and its terms say it can add your email to Tock and SevenRooms waitlists for you.
Which service has faster alerts?
Both services monitor restaurants continuously and send alerts quickly when openings are detected. Real-world alert speed depends on the specific restaurant and time of day. Both are significantly faster than free built-in alerts like Resy Notify.
Can I try both services before committing?
Yes. Both offer a 7-day free trial. ReservationFinder's trial needs a card: you pay $0 today and are charged when the trial ends unless you cancel from your dashboard first. TableSwap's terms say you are not charged until its trial ends and can cancel any time during it.
Do either service auto-book reservations?
ReservationFinder does not. It alerts you when a matching table opens and you book it yourself on the restaurant's platform (Resy, OpenTable, Tock or SevenRooms). TableSwap's terms describe an optional auto-book feature that, when you turn it on for a request, claims a matching reservation in your name.
Which is better for NYC restaurants?
Both cover New York. ReservationFinder also monitors Tock availability and covers cities beyond New York, and you set restaurants, dates, party size and times in a dashboard. TableSwap works as an assistant over iMessage and offers optional auto-booking.