Our Seating Chart Maker vs SeatPlanning.com
SeatPlanning.com caps free at 5 tables. So do we — the difference is your guest list syncs live instead of you typing it in twice.
Quick Verdict
SeatPlanning.com is similar to us in approach: free to design, pay to unlock the full wedding. Both cap the free tier at 5 tables. The real difference is how your guest list gets in — SeatPlanning has you type guests in manually, while we sync two-way with the Google Sheet you're probably already using.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SeatPlanning.com | Our Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 tables max | 5 tables max, unlimited guests |
| Drag-and-drop | Yes | Yes |
| CSV import | No | Not needed — live Google Sheets sync instead |
| Collaboration | Export-and-email | Live Google Sheet sync — share access, no re-exporting |
| Live link sharing | No | Yes |
| Export PDF | Yes | Yes |
| Guest data management | Basic | Full (dietary, accessibility, notes) |
Why We're Better
1. Your Guest List Syncs Automatically
SeatPlanning.com: type your guest list in manually. Us: connect the Google Sheet you're already keeping — it stays in sync both ways, so nobody's re-typing names.
2. Real Collaboration, Not Email
SeatPlanning.com: Export, email to planner, merge feedback manually. Us: Share your Sheet, and everyone sees the same live version.
3. You're Not Exporting to Stay Current
SeatPlanning.com: PDF only, and you have to re-export every time something changes. Us: PDF export whenever you need it, plus your Google Sheet stays live the whole time — your caterer or planner sees the current version without you re-sending anything.
Pricing Comparison
| Scenario | SeatPlanning.com | Our Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Small wedding (5 tables, 40 guests) | Free | Free |
| Medium wedding (8 tables, 80 guests) | Must upgrade | Must unlock ($14) |
The Bottom Line
SeatPlanning.com is great if:- You want the absolute simplest free tool and don't mind typing your guest list in by hand
- You're not managing your guest list in a spreadsheet already
- Your guest list already lives in a Google Sheet and you want it to stay in sync instead of re-typing everything
- You want to keep planning with a partner or planner who can just open the same sheet
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