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SeatPlan.io vs Plan Seats

Free online seating chart creator— here's why SeatPlan.io is the smarter choice for your seating plans.

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The Problem

Why people leave Plan Seats

Here’s what users often struggle with before they make the switch from Plan Seats.

Basic drag-and-drop functionality with limited table customization

No real-time collaboration features for working with clients or teams

Limited export options for professional venue and caterer communications

No integrated guest management - visual layout tool only

Cannot track RSVPs, dietary requirements, or meal selections

Minimal template and venue layout saving capabilities

Why SeatPlan.io Wins

The SeatPlan.io advantage

Purpose-built features that make seating planning actually enjoyable.

Features where SeatPlan.io stands out, with the reason each one matters.
FeatureWhy SeatPlan.io does it better
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
Pricing

Better value, no contest

Get more features for less money. It's that simple.

Pricing comparison between Plan Seats and SeatPlan.io.
ProviderPriceNotes
Plan Seats
Free with feature limitationsLimited features, uncertain value
SeatPlan.io
Free to design, £8 to save or £25/mo for professionalsPersonal use or professional features - your choice
Proof in numbers

What real planners report

Concrete, customer-reported outcomes — not marketing claims.

11 minutes

to seat 80 people

Took me 6 hours to seat 80 people on paper. Took me 11 minutes on SeatPlan.io.
Sarah, SeatPlan.io customer
<30 minutes

for a 120-person wedding

I had my entire 120-person wedding seated in under 30 minutes.
Jennifer, SeatPlan.io customer
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.
Rebecca, SeatPlan.io customer
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.

The verdict: SeatPlan.io vs Plan Seats

Plan Seats provides a straightforward starting point for basic seating layouts. SeatPlan.io extends beyond visual design with integrated guest management, real-time collaboration, and professional exports - the complete workflow for event planning, not just the diagram.

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