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Head-to-head · Event Diagramming Software

EventDiagram vs GoodEvent Layout

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EventDiagram #1 in Event Diagramming Software 9.8/10 Free plan · paid from $9/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit EventDiagram
GoodEvent Layout #8 in Event Diagramming Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from £25/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GoodEvent

EventDiagram leads on 3 checks, GoodEvent Layout on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEventDiagram · 9.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresEventDiagram · 4 of 4

EventDiagram scores higher on our rubric for event diagramming software: 9.8 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

EventDiagram offers floor-plan import; GoodEvent Layout doesn't publish it. EventDiagram offers guest-list import; GoodEvent Layout doesn't publish it. EventDiagram offers 3d view; GoodEvent Layout doesn't publish it. On team collaboration, GoodEvent Layout gives you Real-time where EventDiagram offers Shared.

EventDiagram is the better fit for teams wanting the broadest value. GoodEvent Layout is the better fit for small teams wanting free collaborative layouts.

  • EventDiagram fits best

    Teams wanting the broadest value

  • GoodEvent Layout fits best

    Small teams wanting free collaborative layouts

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Side by side

Feature EventDiagram 9.8/10 Visit ↗ GoodEvent Layout 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.8 7.0
Ranking #1 in Event Diagramming Software #8 in Event Diagramming Software
Best for Teams wanting the broadest value Small teams wanting free collaborative layouts
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Tickets
Integrations 5 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EventDiagram 4/4 · GoodEvent Layout 1/4
Seating plans ✓ ✓
Floor-plan import ✓ (best) Not published
Guest-list import ✓ (best) Not published
3D view ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Guest capacity Not published Not published
Team collaboration Shared Real-time
Our review
Pros
  • To-scale 2D plans with seating, occupancy, and capacity calculations
  • Imports guest lists, PDFs, images, and diagrams for faster planning
  • AI layouts, 3D views, sharing, comments, and client approvals
  • 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
  • Free is limited to one active diagram and watermarked exports
  • Solo supports one editor, limiting collaboration on the entry paid tier
  • Venue features are priced per property rather than per workspace
  • 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

EventDiagram is web-based event diagramming software for venues, planners, hotels, caterers, rental companies, AV teams, churches, nonprofits, and other event operators. It creates to-scale 2D floor plans with real dimensions, tables,…

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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…

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  1. EventDiagramEvent Diagramming Software 9.8Free plan · paid from $9/mo
  2. GoodEvent LayoutEvent Diagramming Software 7.0Free plan · paid from £25/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EventDiagram — where it wins

    • To-scale 2D plans with seating, occupancy, and capacity calculations
    • Imports guest lists, PDFs, images, and diagrams for faster planning
    • AI layouts, 3D views, sharing, comments, and client approvals

    Where it doesn't

    • Free is limited to one active diagram and watermarked exports
    • Solo supports one editor, limiting collaboration on the entry paid tier
    • Venue features are priced per property rather than per workspace

  • 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
  • EventDiagram9.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9/mo

    A broad event-planning workspace with 2D, 3D, imports, approvals, and AI assistance.

    Visit EventDiagramFull verdict →
  • GoodEvent Layout7.0/10 · Free plan · paid from £25/mo

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

    Visit GoodEventFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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