AllSeated (now part of Cvent) is a full venue management platform with 3D visualization and enterprise features. PlanSeats focuses purely on seating charts with simpler pricing. See how they compare.
No credit card · No enterprise sales calls
Cvent acquired AllSeated as part of their venue management strategy
Pricing increasingly oriented toward enterprise customers
Features being integrated into Cvent's broader enterprise platform
If you're a small-to-medium planner who loved AllSeated's simplicity, you may find the new direction doesn't fit your needs. Many planners are exploring alternatives that maintain the focused, affordable approach AllSeated originally offered.
AllSeated was once a beloved tool among wedding planners and small venues for its accessible seating chart and floor plan features. After Cvent's acquisition in 2024, the platform has shifted toward enterprise customers, with pricing models that often exclude smaller planners and independent venues who made up much of AllSeated's original user base.
The core difference between PlanSeats and AllSeated (now Cvent) comes down to market positioning. AllSeated has evolved into an enterprise venue management platform with 3D visualization, virtual tours, and deep CRM integrations designed for large hotels and corporate event teams. PlanSeats focuses purely on seating charts and floor plans with transparent pricing that individual planners and small venues can actually afford.
For planners who loved AllSeated's simplicity, PlanSeats delivers that experience: sign up in minutes (not weeks), import your guest list, create your floor plan, and start seating. No sales calls, no enterprise contracts, no procurement processes. The free plan handles a small event; the Planner plan costs $8.99/month for unlimited guests and tables.
That said, if your workflow requires 3D venue visualization or integration with Cvent's broader event management platform, AllSeated may still be necessary. PlanSeats is 2D-focused and designed for planners who need functional seating tools rather than enterprise venue sales features.
See how PlanSeats stacks up against AllSeated (Cvent) on the features that matter most.
Transparent pricing so you know exactly what you're getting.
See the specific scenarios where PlanSeats outshines AllSeated.
PlanSeats offers transparent pricing starting at $0. AllSeated's enterprise pricing can be prohibitive for independent planners.
Start creating seating charts in 5 minutes with PlanSeats. AllSeated's enterprise onboarding takes days or weeks.
If you need seating charts without the full venue management suite, PlanSeats delivers exactly what you need.
No enterprise complexity. Sign up, import guests, create your floor plan, export PDFs. Done.
AllSeated was acquired by Cvent in 2024. It now operates as part of Cvent's enterprise venue management platform, with pricing and features oriented toward enterprise customers.
Yes, for planners who need seating charts without enterprise complexity. PlanSeats covers all core seating functionality at a fraction of the cost. It does not include AllSeated's 3D visualization or enterprise venue management features.
Yes! Export your guest lists from AllSeated as CSV files, create your free PlanSeats account, import your guests, and recreate your floor plan using our drag-and-drop editor. Most users complete this in under 30 minutes.
No. PlanSeats focuses on 2D floor plans and seating charts. If 3D venue tours are essential for your sales process, AllSeated may be necessary.
PlanSeats offers direct support via email and chat for all users. AllSeated/Cvent support varies by contract level, with enterprise customers receiving priority.
Yes! The PlanSeats free plan covers your first event with up to 20 guests. No credit card required. The Planner plan is $8.99/month for unlimited guests and tables.
Add your tables, import your guests, and share the chart with your partner, planner or venue.
Free plan for your first event, no credit card.