Fee Free Ordering vs Resy
American Express-owned reservation platform focused on upmarket restaurants. Strong CRM features for high-end hospitality.If you're comparing the two, here's how Fee Free Ordering stacks up.
Free core platform. First 100 orders every month free, 0% commission on direct orders. Turn on optional add-ons (card payments, hosted website, custom domain) only when you need them — see full pricing.
Run your own numbers.
Whatever Resycosts, the bigger number is usually what the delivery apps take in commission. Drag your real volume in and see what you'd keep on direct orders with Fee Free Ordering.
See what the delivery apps really cost you.
About 1,200 orders a month.
Delivery marketplaces typically take 15–30% per order.
That's $126,000 a year gone to fees.
You keep $126,000 a year. 0% commission on direct orders.
Core platform is $0/month — free forever, first 100 orders on us.
Estimate only. Actual commission varies by app and market; direct orders through Fee Free Ordering are always 0% commission.
Why restaurants switch
The specific reasons owners moving from Resy pick Fee Free Ordering.
Reservations + ordering at a fraction of the cost
Fee Free handles reservations AND ordering for less than Resy's lowest tier costs JUST for reservations. Great for restaurants that don't need the upmarket-curation positioning.
Side-by-side comparison
Every meaningful difference, laid out plainly.
| Feature | Fee Free Ordering | Resy |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 core (reservations included; deposits add-on coming soon) | $249-$899 |
| Includes online ordering | Yes | No |
| Customer database | Yes | Yes (Resy CRM) |
Facts checked against Resy's public pricing as of May 2026. We update this page when their pricing changes — flag anything stale at support@feefreeordering.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resy expensive for small restaurants?
For most independents, yes — Resy starts at $249/mo just for reservations. Fee Free Ordering handles reservations + online ordering + kitchen display + customer database for a $0 base, with an optional Reservation Deposits add-on coming soon if you want to take deposits on bookings — pricing announced at launch.
Ready to switch from Resy?
5 minutes to set up. No credit card. No commission on direct orders. Email us if you'd like help moving your menu over — we're a small team and we'll do it for you.