| 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 — Simplify Tables 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. |
Real desktop design | Full-canvas planning on a proper screen with precision controls — mobile is a complement, not the only mode |
Scaled room dimensions | Set exact venue width and height in metres so spacing between tables matches reality |
Free unlimited design | Design any size event for free with no table or guest cap — pay only to save and export |
Real-time multi-user editing | Couples, planners, and clients edit the same chart live — Simplify Tables does not match this depth |
Multi-purpose UI | Same tool fits weddings, classrooms, corporate dinners, fundraisers, conferences |
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 Simplify Tables: common questions
- Is Simplify Tables only on mobile?
- It is mobile-first, with a web companion. SeatPlan.io is web-first and runs in any browser on any device — full power on desktop, full access on tablet and phone via PWA.
- Can I plan a 200-guest event in Simplify Tables vs SeatPlan.io?
- Both can, but desktop screens make a 200-guest plan dramatically faster to lay out. SeatPlan.io is designed to feel native on a 27-inch monitor and on a phone simultaneously.
- Which has better collaboration?
- SeatPlan.io. Real-time CRDT-based co-editing with granular permissions for clients, locked elements, and live cursor presence. Simplify Tables collaboration is more limited.
- Is there a free tier?
- SeatPlan.io is free to design with no signup. Simplify Tables is subscription-based with limited free access.
- Does SeatPlan.io have AI floor-plan import that Simplify Tables 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. Simplify Tables 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.
More Comparisons
Compare with other tools
See how SeatPlan.io stacks up against more alternatives