Tock pricing 2026: plans, fees and prepayment costs

Tock’s published 2026 pricing runs from $249 to $399 per month across four plans. Platform and Platform 360 focus on reservations and analytics. Essential and Premium add events, customization, and prepayments, with a 3% or 2% fee on prepayments. Resy and Tock now present these plans as one combined offer.

Tock’s 2026 plans at a glance

Plan	Subscription	Prepayment fee	Reservations?
Platform	$249/month	Not listed	Yes
Platform 360	$399/month	Not listed	Yes
Essential	$269/month	3%	Yes
Premium	$399/month	2%	Yes

Source: Tock plans and pricing (verified August 11, 2026). Tock states that it charges no per-cover fees. Standard payment processing applies to payments.

What each Tock plan includes

Platform: $249/month

The lowest published plan for reservation-led restaurants.

Included:

Reservations and table management
Walk-in waitlists
POS integrations
Chat and email support

Platform 360: $399/month

Platform plus more advanced analytics and guest insights.

Included (in addition to Platform):

Advanced analytics dashboard
Automated guest insights
Priority automated guest alerts

Essential: $269/month

The event and experience track with a 3% fee on prepayments.

Included:

Reservations and table management
Advanced customization and event ticketing
Credit card holds, deposits, and prepayments
3% fee on prepayments

Premium: $399/month

Essential plus integrations, support, and a lower prepayment fee.

Included (in addition to Essential):

POS integrations and phone support
Premium experience tools
2% fee on prepayments

What the prepayment fee actually costs

Tock has no per-cover fee. If you collect prepayments, compare Essential’s 3% fee with Premium’s 2%. These examples exclude standard payment processing:

Prepaid revenue / month	Essential total	Premium total	Lower published total
$5,000	$269 + $150 = $419	$399 + $100 = $499	Essential
$15,000	$269 + $450 = $719	$399 + $300 = $699	Premium
$30,000	$269 + $900 = $1,169	$399 + $600 = $999	Premium

Premium costs $130 more per month but saves one percentage point on prepayments. Its lower fee offsets the subscription difference at $13,000 in monthly prepayments. Feature requirements can still make one plan the better fit before or after that point.

Tock vs cheaper alternatives

Platform	Entry plan with reservations	Per-cover fees	Transaction fees
Tock	$249/month (Platform)	None	3% on Essential, 2% on Premium prepayments
Resy	Same four-plan offer	None	Same published prepayment fees
Resos	Free / from $47 regular price	None	Payment add-on and processing fees apply when used
OpenTable	$149/month + fees	$0.25-$1.50/cover	None

Tock is the specialist: if prepaid and ticketed dining is core to your concept, it is hard to replace. If you mainly need standard reservations, a flat-fee system covers the same ground for less and without the transaction fee.

For the full head-to-head: Tock vs Resos | Tock vs Resy | Tock alternatives

When Tock pricing makes sense

Choose Tock when:

Prepaid or ticketed dining is central to your model (tasting menus, chef’s counters, events)
No-shows on high-value seatings are a serious cost that prepayment solves
You sell wine dinners, classes, or experiences that fit ticketing natively
Your prepaid volume or feature needs justify Essential or Premium

When Tock pricing doesn’t make sense

Skip Tock when:

You take standard reservations and do not need prepayment or ticketing
You are a casual or budget-conscious venue, the $249 Platform floor is steep
You do not need the event, customization, or prepayment tools on Essential and Premium
You want a free tier or a low entry price to start

Standard reservations without the $249 floor

If you do not need ticketed dining, Resos offers core reservations and table management on a free tier. Deposits and advanced reminders are paid add-ons on paid plans.

Try Resos free

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tock cost in 2026?

Tock publishes four plans: Platform at $249 per month, Platform 360 at $399, Essential at $269, and Premium at $399. Essential adds a 3% fee on prepayments and Premium adds 2%. Standard payment processing also applies. Tock states that it does not charge per-cover fees.

Does Tock charge transaction fees?

Yes, on two plans. Essential charges 3% on prepayments and Premium charges 2%. Platform and Platform 360 do not list a prepayment fee because prepayment tools are part of the Essential and Premium track. Standard payment processing applies in addition to the published prepayment fee.

Does Tock have a free plan?

No permanent free Tock plan is published. The lowest published plan is Platform at $249 per month. Resos offers a permanent free tier for up to 25 bookings per month, while regular paid US plans start at $47 per month before temporary discounts.

Is Tock worth the cost for a casual restaurant?

Usually not if you only need standard reservations. Tock's Essential and Premium plans focus on events, customization, and prepayments. Platform starts at $249 per month, so a casual restaurant should compare that price with lower-cost systems before paying for the broader Resy and Tock offering.

What is the cheapest Tock plan with reservations?

Platform is the cheapest published Tock plan at $249 per month and includes reservations and table management. Essential is $269 per month and adds event ticketing and advanced customization, with a 3% fee on prepayments. Premium reduces that prepayment fee to 2% at $399 per month.

Sources

Tock plans and pricing (verified August 11, 2026)
Plan prices and prepayment fees are published by Tock. Standard payment processing applies, and contract terms should be confirmed directly.