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TablioQR vs Tock for Restaurant Reservations (2026)

Tock: prepaid ticketing and deposit model with platform fees. TablioQR includes reservations on Smart Ordering with seat-to-order POS sync.

What does Tock charge restaurants?

Tock uses prepaid ticketing and deposit model with platform fees in United States, UK, Australia. Guests get prepaid experiences and tasting-menu tickets. best for ticketed events — heavy for everyday table turns.

How is TablioQR different from Tock?

TablioQR is not a standalone reservation marketplace — it is your guest channel: Discover listing, online booking, QR ordering, and optional delivery on one stack. Reservations include SMS verification, host queue, and seat-to-order on Square, Toast, Lightspeed, or Clover.

  • No per-cover reservation fee on Smart Ordering.
  • Booking + ordering + listing — one login for owners.
  • Guest data stays with your restaurant.
  • Walk-ins and online bookings in one queue.

When might you still use Tock?

Some operators keep Tock for network discovery while pushing repeat guests to book direct on TablioQR — especially for parties already in your neighborhood.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use TablioQR and Tock together?

Yes — run hybrid booking while you migrate repeat guests to your owned TablioQR listing.

Launch a commission-free QR menu in minutes

Upload a photo of your menu and get a mobile ordering page with QR codes — free to start, 0% commission on direct orders.

TablioQR vs Tock Reservations (2026) · Guide · TablioQR