| 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 — Planning.Wedding 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. |
Seating-First Focus | 100% of our development effort goes into seating - not split across a dozen features |
Unlimited Events | One subscription covers everything - no per-project fees for professional planners |
Professional Versatility | Corporate events, galas, conferences - neutral branding that works anywhere |
Streamlined Sharing | Send a link, clients view instantly - no account setup or platform onboarding |
Direct Exports | One-click PDF with table breakdowns - not buried in a multi-tool workflow |
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 Planning.Wedding: common questions
- Can I use SeatPlan.io for non-wedding events?
- Yes. SeatPlan.io is event-neutral and works for corporate dinners, galas, conferences, and family celebrations as well as weddings.
- Is SeatPlan.io priced per project like Planning.Wedding's $28/event?
- No. SeatPlan.io's Pro tier is £8/$8/€8 one-time per chart, and the Event Manager subscription at £25/$25/€25 per month covers unlimited events.
- Does SeatPlan.io include budgeting and RSVP tools too?
- No. SeatPlan.io focuses entirely on seating charts and guest assignment. Use it alongside any RSVP, budgeting, or invitation tool you already prefer.
- How does pricing compare to Planning.Wedding?
- Planning.Wedding charges $28 per event ($9 with loyalty discount). SeatPlan.io is £8/$8/€8 one-time for one chart or unlimited events on the £25/$25/€25-per-month Event Manager subscription.
- Does SeatPlan.io have AI floor-plan import that Planning.Wedding 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. Planning.Wedding 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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