| Feature | Why SeatPlan.io does it better |
|---|---|
AI Floor-Plan Import | Upload a venue photo or PDF and AI builds an editable, to-scale layout in seconds — PerfectTablePlan has no AI floor-plan import, so every table is placed by hand. Available on every SeatPlan.io plan, with one free import to try; Event Manager adds free CAD/DXF imports at exact scale. |
Works Everywhere | Browser-based - plan from any laptop, tablet, or phone without installation |
Automatic Cloud Sync | Plans save automatically and sync across all your devices |
Real-Time Collaboration | Share a link with clients - they can view and comment without software downloads |
Modern Interface | Clean, intuitive design that new users can learn in minutes |
Always Current | Continuous updates included - no paid version upgrades |
11 minutes
to seat 80 people
“Took me 6 hours to seat 80 people on paper. Took me 11 minutes on SeatPlan.io.”
<30 minutes
for a 120-person wedding
“I had my entire 120-person wedding seated in under 30 minutes.”
200 guests
with 8 dietary needs and 4 wheelchair users
“200 guests. 8 dietary requirements. 4 wheelchair users. 1 complicated family tree. SeatPlan.io handled all of it.”
Frequently asked
SeatPlan.io vs PerfectTablePlan: common questions
- Do I need to install anything to use SeatPlan.io, like PerfectTablePlan?
- No. SeatPlan.io runs entirely in your browser on any device. There is nothing to download, install, or update — and clients can view shared plans through a link without installing software.
- Can I open PerfectTablePlan files in SeatPlan.io?
- PerfectTablePlan's .tpd format is proprietary and not directly importable. The fastest migration path is to export your guest list to CSV from PerfectTablePlan and upload it to SeatPlan.io.
- Does SeatPlan.io support real-time collaboration?
- Yes. Share a link and your client, planner, or co-host edits the same chart with you live. PerfectTablePlan requires emailing files back and forth.
- How does SeatPlan.io's pricing compare to PerfectTablePlan?
- PerfectTablePlan starts at $29.95 and rises to $299.95, with paid upgrades for major versions. SeatPlan.io is free to design, £8/$8/€8 one-time to save and export, or £25/$25/€25 per month for professional Event Manager use.
- Does SeatPlan.io have AI floor-plan import that PerfectTablePlan doesn't?
- Yes — on every plan. SeatPlan.io turns a photo or PDF of your venue into an editable, to-scale seating template automatically — tables, seat counts, and areas detected for you, then refined in the designer. PerfectTablePlan has no AI import. The free designer includes one AI import to try; paid plans include 3 a month with cheap top-ups, and Event Manager adds free exact-scale CAD/DXF imports.
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