SeatPlan.io vs EventReception

SeatPlan.io7.5Visit EventReception7.1Visit

Higher score SeatPlan.io #6 in Event Diagramming Software 7.5/10 Free plan · paid from £8 Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SeatPlan.io

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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

• SeatPlan.io fits best

  Budget-conscious planners needing guest workflows

• EventReception fits best

  Mobile teams needing seating and check-in

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Side by side

Feature	SeatPlan.io 7.5/10 Visit ↗	EventReception 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.1
Ranking	#6 in Event Diagramming Software	#7 in Event Diagramming Software
Best for	Budget-conscious planners needing guest workflows	Mobile teams needing seating and check-in
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Live chat
Compliance	GDPR	GDPR, ISO 27001
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SeatPlan.io 3/4 · EventReception 3/4
Seating plans	✓	✓
Floor-plan import	✓	✓
Guest-list import	✓	✓
3D view	Not published	—
Specs
Guest capacity	Not published	150 guests
Team collaboration	Real-time	Real-time
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes full design capabilities and guest-list import One-time Pro and Collaborate plans add saving, exports, and teamwork QR seat finding, check-in links, and wallet seat passes support guests	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	Browser-based access is the only listed platform Event Temple is the only listed integration A 3D-view workflow is not included in the product description	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	SeatPlan.io is a web-based event seating chart and floor-plan tool for wedding planners, venues, corporate teams, and event hosts. Its drag-and-drop editor supports tables, chairs, staging, and room areas, while guest-list imports, seat… 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

• SeatPlan.io — where it wins

  • Free plan includes full design capabilities and guest-list import
  • One-time Pro and Collaborate plans add saving, exports, and teamwork
  • QR seat finding, check-in links, and wallet seat passes support guests

  Where it doesn't

  • Browser-based access is the only listed platform
  • Event Temple is the only listed integration
  • A 3D-view workflow is not included in the product description

• 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

• SeatPlan.io7.5/10 · Free plan · paid from £8

  A low-cost seating planner with guest workflows, collaboration, and AI imports.

  Visit SeatPlan.ioFull 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 →