| Feature | Why SeatPlan.io does it better |
|---|---|
Platform Agnostic | Browser-based works everywhere - Windows, Mac, tablets, any device your team uses |
Instant Sharing | Send a link, anyone views immediately - no app downloads or Apple IDs required |
Intuitive Controls | Modern web interface with drag-and-drop that works as expected |
Simple Pricing | Clear monthly rate - no App Store subscription tier confusion |
Open Ecosystem | Export to PDF, Excel, share via URL - your data isn't locked in iCloud |
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 Seat Puzzle: common questions
- Does SeatPlan.io work on Windows and Android, not just Apple devices?
- Yes. SeatPlan.io runs in any modern browser — Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad, Android tablets, and phones. Seat Puzzle is iOS and Mac only.
- Do my clients need to install anything to view the plan?
- No. Send a link, they open it in any browser. With Seat Puzzle, collaborators need an Apple device.
- Is SeatPlan.io priced through the App Store?
- No. SeatPlan.io has direct, transparent pricing: free to design, £8/$8/€8 one-time for save & export, or £25/$25/€25 per month for the Event Manager subscription. No App Store tier confusion.
- Can I export to PDF and Excel?
- Yes. Standard exports include A3 PDFs for venues, Excel seat lists for caterers, and printable place cards.
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