| 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 — Wedding Seating Chart Planner 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. |
Full-Screen Planning | Design on a proper screen with precision controls, access on mobile when needed |
Professional Exports | High-quality PDF exports with table breakdowns for venues and caterers |
Any Event Type | Corporate events, galas, conferences - professional branding beyond weddings |
Instant Sharing | Clients view plans via link - no app downloads required |
Transparent Pricing | Clear subscription tiers - no in-app purchase complexity |
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 Wedding Seating Chart Planner: common questions
- Does SeatPlan.io have a mobile app I need to install?
- No app required. SeatPlan.io runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop. You can also install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for an app-like experience.
- Can I plan on a desktop and view on mobile?
- Yes. Plans sync automatically across every device you sign in on, so you can design on a laptop and check the chart on your phone at the venue.
- How does SeatPlan.io compare on price to in-app purchases?
- SeatPlan.io has transparent tiers: free to design, £8/$8/€8 one-time for save & export, £14/$14/€14 for collaboration. No hidden in-app purchases, no upsells.
- Can my clients view the plan without downloading an app?
- Yes. Share a link and they view the live chart in their browser. The mobile-app competitors require downloads on every device.
- Does SeatPlan.io have AI floor-plan import that Wedding Seating Chart Planner 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. Wedding Seating Chart Planner 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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