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Head-to-head · Event Diagramming Software

EventReception vs GoodEvent Layout

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score EventReception #7 in Event Diagramming Software 7.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit EventReception
GoodEvent Layout #8 in Event Diagramming Software 7.0/10 Free plan · paid from £25/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GoodEvent

EventReception leads on 2 checks, GoodEvent Layout on 0, and 3 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 scoreEventReception · 7.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresEventReception · 3 of 4

EventReception scores higher on our rubric for event diagramming software: 7.1 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

EventReception offers floor-plan import; GoodEvent Layout doesn't publish it. EventReception offers guest-list import; GoodEvent Layout doesn't publish it.

EventReception is the better fit for mobile teams needing seating and check-in. GoodEvent Layout is the better fit for small teams wanting free collaborative layouts.

  • EventReception fits best

    Mobile teams needing seating and check-in

  • GoodEvent Layout fits best

    Small teams wanting free collaborative layouts

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Side by side

Feature EventReception 7.1/10 Visit ↗ GoodEvent Layout 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 7.0
Ranking #7 in Event Diagramming Software #8 in Event Diagramming Software
Best for Mobile teams needing seating and check-in 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, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat Tickets
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EventReception 3/4 · GoodEvent Layout 1/4
Seating plans ✓ ✓
Floor-plan import ✓ (best) Not published
Guest-list import ✓ (best) Not published
3D view — Not published
Specs
Guest capacity 150 guests Not published
Team collaboration Real-time Real-time
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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…

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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. EventReceptionEvent Diagramming Software 7.1Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. GoodEvent LayoutEvent Diagramming Software 7.0Free plan · paid from £25/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • EventReception7.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

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  • 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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