E3D Planner vs GoodEvent Layout

E3D Planner7.8Visit GLGoodEvent Layout7.0Visit

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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GL GoodEvent Layout #8 in Event Diagramming Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from £25/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GoodEvent

• E3D Planner fits best

  Teams prioritizing photorealistic visualization

• GoodEvent Layout fits best

  Small teams wanting free collaborative layouts

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Side by side

Feature	E3D Planner 7.8/10 Visit ↗	GLGoodEvent Layout 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.0
Ranking	#4 in Event Diagramming Software	#8 in Event Diagramming Software
Best for	Teams prioritizing photorealistic visualization	Small teams wanting free collaborative layouts
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Tickets
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features E3D Planner 3/4 · GoodEvent Layout 1/4
Seating plans	✓	✓
Floor-plan import	✓ (best)	Not published
Guest-list import	Not published	Not published
3D view	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Guest capacity	Not published	Not published
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	Free plan includes a full drawing suite and 500+ event assets Real-time editing, version history, and client commenting support collaboration Templates, seating plans, scaled tools, and crew mobile access fit event 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	Free plans are limited to 3 projects and 50 objects per plan PNG exports on the Free plan include a GoodEvent watermark Unlimited layouts and watermark-free high-resolution exports require payment
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 →	GoodEvent Layout is a browser-based floor-plan tool for event professionals, including wedding planners, marquee and tent hire companies, corporate event teams, and venues. Its workspace combines drag-and-drop editing with scaled… 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

• GoodEvent Layout — where it wins

  • Free plan includes a full drawing suite and 500+ event assets
  • Real-time editing, version history, and client commenting support collaboration
  • Templates, seating plans, scaled tools, and crew mobile access fit event workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plans are limited to 3 projects and 50 objects per plan
  • PNG exports on the Free plan include a GoodEvent watermark
  • Unlimited layouts and watermark-free high-resolution exports require payment

• 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 →
• GLGoodEvent Layout7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from £25/mo

  A collaborative browser-based layout tool with useful event planning exports.

  Visit GoodEventFull verdict →