E3D Planner vs EventReception

E3D Planner7.8Visit EventReception7.1Visit

Higher score E3D Planner #4 in Event Diagramming Software 7.8/10 From $16.99/mo ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit E3D Planner

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EventReception #7 in Event Diagramming Software 7.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EventReception

• E3D Planner fits best

  Teams prioritizing photorealistic visualization

• EventReception fits best

  Mobile teams needing seating and check-in

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Side by side

Feature	E3D Planner 7.8/10 Visit ↗	EventReception 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.1
Ranking	#4 in Event Diagramming Software	#7 in Event Diagramming Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing photorealistic visualization	Mobile teams needing seating and check-in
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features E3D Planner 3/4 · EventReception 3/4
Seating plans	✓	✓
Floor-plan import	✓	✓
Guest-list import	Not published	✓ (best)
3D view	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Guest capacity	Not published	150 guests
Team collaboration	Real-time	Real-time
Our review
Pros	4K and 8K photorealistic rendering with plan-based credits Imports venue floor plans and supports seating assignments Real-time editing, AR viewing, exports, and client share links	Scaled diagrams, seating charts and real-time floor-plan sharing Excel guest imports, PDF, Excel and print exports SMS seating, navigation maps and mobile check-in workflows
Cons	Paid-only plans start at $16.99 per month Starter includes limited seating management and one model version Runs on the web, with advanced access reserved for higher tiers	The free e-GuestList account allows up to 30 guests per event Most listed paid tiers support one user No 3D view for event plans
Our verdict	E3D Planner is cloud-based web software for designing event venues and layouts in 2D and 3D. It is built for event planners, venues, caterers, wedding professionals, agencies, and other event teams that need to place tables and décor,… Read the review →	EventReception is an online event-planning platform for hotels, venues, caterers and event professionals. It combines scaled floor-plan and table-plan creation with seating charts, guest-list management, SMS seating messages, navigation… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• E3D Planner — where it wins

  • 4K and 8K photorealistic rendering with plan-based credits
  • Imports venue floor plans and supports seating assignments
  • Real-time editing, AR viewing, exports, and client share links

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid-only plans start at $16.99 per month
  • Starter includes limited seating management and one model version
  • Runs on the web, with advanced access reserved for higher tiers

• EventReception — where it wins

  • Scaled diagrams, seating charts and real-time floor-plan sharing
  • Excel guest imports, PDF, Excel and print exports
  • SMS seating, navigation maps and mobile check-in workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • The free e-GuestList account allows up to 30 guests per event
  • Most listed paid tiers support one user
  • No 3D view for event plans

• E3D Planner7.8/10 · From $16.99/mo

  A strong fit for teams that need detailed visual planning and rendered event designs.

  Visit E3D PlannerFull verdict →
• EventReception7.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mobile-friendly event planning suite for seating, guest lists, navigation and check-in.

  Visit EventReceptionFull verdict →