| 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 — Plan Seats 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. |
Integrated Guest Management | Import guest lists, track RSVPs, manage dietary requirements in one place |
Real-Time Collaboration | Share plans with clients and collaborate live - no file back-and-forth |
Professional Exports | PDF exports with table breakdowns, guest lists, and catering information |
Reusable Templates | Save venue layouts as templates for repeat events and clients |
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 Plan Seats: common questions
- Can I import a guest list from Plan Seats into SeatPlan.io?
- Plan Seats has no native export, so direct migration is not possible. SeatPlan.io accepts CSV imports, so any guest list you can paste into a spreadsheet can be uploaded in seconds.
- Does SeatPlan.io support real-time collaboration like Plan Seats does not?
- Yes. SeatPlan.io's Collaborate tier (one-time £14/$14/€14) lets up to two collaborators co-edit a chart in real time. Plan Seats has no collaboration feature.
- How is SeatPlan.io priced compared to Plan Seats?
- SeatPlan.io is free to design with no signup. Save and export costs £8/$8/€8 one-time for 90-day access. Plan Seats is also free, but caps you at basic features and offers no upgrade path.
- What can SeatPlan.io export that Plan Seats cannot?
- SeatPlan.io exports A3 PDF floor plans, Excel seat lists for caterers, and printable place cards. Plan Seats exports are limited to basic visuals.
- Does SeatPlan.io have AI floor-plan import that Plan Seats 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. Plan Seats 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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