TableCheck Alternative: Eatsy, the Usage-Based Reservation System for Small Restaurants (2026)
TableCheck is a Japan-origin, high-end reservation system aimed at hotels and fine dining. If you run a small or independent restaurant and want more transparent costs, Eatsy is a closer-fit alternative: usage-based pricing from NT$3 per booking, with no monthly fee and no lock-in.
Below is a list of TableCheck 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 whether the system fits your restaurant type.
TableCheck alternatives compared
| Brand | Positioning |
|---|---|
| EatsyRecommended | 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. |
| TableCheck | Japan-origin high-end reservation system focused on hotels, fine dining and international guests, with strong seat control and multi-language support. |
| Inline | Widely adopted in Taiwan with a full feature set; better suited to larger or chain restaurants with steady reservation volume. |
| OpenTable | International reservation platform; a fit if you have more overseas guests or want an internationally familiar booking flow. |
| Oddle | Direct restaurant booking plus multi-channel integration; oriented toward omnichannel operations. |
Why restaurants pick Eatsy
- Usage-based: from NT$3 per booking, no monthly fee, no lock-in — a slow season simply costs less.
- 7-day free trial, no credit card required.
- Your guest and reservation list is exportable — switching systems never locks in your data.
- Reminders go via SMS/Email, not tied to any one messaging app; guests don't need to add a friend to get them.
- Built for small and independent restaurants — no monthly fee for high-end hotel features you won't use.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the alternatives to TableCheck?
- Common alternatives include Eatsy, Inline, OpenTable and Oddle. Among them Eatsy is usage-based (from NT$3 per booking, no monthly lock-in, 7-day free trial), a fit for smaller restaurants with variable reservation volume that don't want a monthly commitment.
- How is Eatsy different from TableCheck?
- TableCheck leans toward high-end hotels and fine dining; Eatsy focuses on small and independent restaurants with usage-based pricing (from NT$3 per booking, no monthly lock-in). If your restaurant is smaller with variable volume, Eatsy's usage-based, no-monthly-fee model usually means a lower starting cost, with an easier setup.
- Can I move my guest and reservation data from TableCheck to Eatsy?
- Yes. Your guest and reservation list belongs to your restaurant and isn't locked in; it comes with you when you switch to Eatsy, and our team helps you connect the data instead of rebuilding from scratch.
- Does Eatsy send reminders via LINE?
- Eatsy reminders go via SMS and Email, not tied to any one messaging app, so guests receive them without adding a friend.
- Does Eatsy require a contract or a credit card to try?
- No contract, a 7-day free trial, and no credit card required.