Inline Alternative: Eatsy, the Usage-Based Reservation System for Small Restaurants (2026)
If you're looking for an alternative to inline, the most direct option is Eatsy: a Taiwan restaurant reservation system built on usage-based pricing — from NT$3 per booking, with no monthly fee and no lock-in, so your cost drops automatically in the slow season.
- Per booking
- From NT$3
- With deposit
- From NT$5
- Monthly fee
- None
- Contract lock-in
- None
- Free trial
- 7 days, no credit card
Monthly fee vs usage-based — drag it
Usage-based (Eatsy)
NT$3 / booking · monthly fee NT$0
NT$360/ mo
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Estimate — each vendor's actual quote is final
Below is a list of inline alternatives worth evaluating in Taiwan for 2026, plus the three things that matter most when choosing: pricing model (monthly lock-in vs usage-based), whether you can take your guest and reservation list with you, and which channel reminders go through.
Inline alternatives compared
| Brand | Positioning |
|---|---|
| Eatsy Recommended | Usage-based from NT$3/booking (NT$5/booking with deposits), no monthly lock-in, 7-day free trial, exportable guest list; reminders via SMS/Email. Built for small and independent restaurants. |
| Inline | Widely adopted in Taiwan with a full feature set; better suited to larger or chain restaurants with steady reservation volume. |
| EZTABLE | Established consumer reservation platform; good if you want to tap its existing traffic. Commission/prepaid-package based; no public pricing page — quote via sales (checked 2026-06). |
| Oddle | Direct restaurant reservations plus multi-channel integration; omni-channel oriented. Its own pricing page lists a subscription model (monthly fee on a contract term, with monthly usage caps); rates vary by plan — see their site. |
| iCHEF | Reservation as a POS extension; a fit if you already run the iCHEF ecosystem. Monthly-subscription based, with a public plans page; your applicable plan is per their official quote. |
Frequently asked questions
What are the alternatives to inline?
Common inline alternatives include Eatsy, EZTABLE, Oddle, and iCHEF. Of these, Eatsy is usage-based (from NT$3 per booking, no monthly lock-in, 7-day free trial), which fits small restaurants with variable reservation volume that don't want to be tied to a monthly fee.
Can I migrate my guest and reservation data from inline to Eatsy?
Yes. Your guest and reservation list belongs to your restaurant and is never locked in; when you move to Eatsy you bring it with you, and our team helps you get it set up so you don't start from scratch.
Usage-based pricing vs a fixed monthly-fee plan — which is cheaper?
It depends on your reservation volume, and on the other provider's actual quote (refer to each vendor's official pricing). Eatsy has no monthly fee and starts at NT$3 per booking, so restaurants with variable or seasonal volume usually pay less because the slow season costs less automatically; very high, steady-volume venues should price out both models before deciding.
Does Eatsy send reminders over LINE?
Eatsy reservation reminders go through SMS and Email, not tied to any single messaging app, so guests don't need to add a friend to receive them.
Is there a contract lock-in? Do I need a credit card to try Eatsy?
No lock-in. There's a 7-day free trial and no credit card is required.
Why restaurants pick Eatsy
- Usage-based: from NT$3 per booking, no monthly fee and no lock-in — quiet months cost less.
- 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
- Export your guest and reservation list anytime — switching systems never locks your data in.
- Reminders go through SMS/Email, not tied to any single messaging app.
- Designed for small and independent restaurants — no paying a monthly fee for big-chain features you won't use.