PlanSeats Free
$0/month
- 1 event, up to 20 guests
- Up to 4 tables
- Drag-and-drop builder
- Guest management
- PNG/CSV export
- No credit card needed
PartySlate helps you discover venues and showcase events. PlanSeats helps you actually plan the seating. Different tools for different jobs.
Focused seating tools · Works with any venue
PartySlate and PlanSeats serve fundamentally different purposes in event planning. PartySlate is primarily a venue and vendor discovery platform: it helps you find locations and professionals for your event. PlanSeats is a dedicated seating chart tool: it helps you plan who sits where once you've already chosen your venue.
Because of this different focus, seating features in PartySlate are secondary to their marketplace and portfolio functions. PlanSeats puts all development effort into seating: deep guest list management, dietary tracking, advanced floor plan tools, and professional exports that caterers actually want to use.
Many planners use both tools in their workflow. PartySlate helps discover and showcase venues during the planning phase. PlanSeats takes over when it's time to actually manage seating for the event. They complement each other rather than compete.
If you're choosing one tool specifically for seating charts, PlanSeats is purpose-built for that task. If you need a platform for venue discovery and vendor networking with basic seating as an add-on, PartySlate may fit that workflow.
See how PlanSeats stacks up against PartySlate on the features that matter most.
| Feature | PlanSeats | PartySlate |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purposePlanSeats focuses on seating planning. PartySlate focuses on venue and vendor discovery. | Seating charts | Venue discovery |
| Drag-and-drop floor plansFull-featured floor plan editor in PlanSeats. PartySlate offers basic seating as a secondary feature. | Advanced | Basic |
| Guest list managementComprehensive guest tracking in PlanSeats. PartySlate provides basic guest lists. | Deep | Limited |
| Dietary trackingTrack allergies and dietary restrictions in PlanSeats. Not a PartySlate feature. | Yes | No |
| Professional PDF exportClean, detailed exports from PlanSeats for caterers and venues. | Yes | Basic |
| Venue marketplacePartySlate is a venue discovery platform. PlanSeats focuses on seating only. | No | Yes |
| Vendor showcasePartySlate helps vendors showcase work. Not PlanSeats' purpose. | No | Yes |
| Portfolio featuresBuild event portfolios in PartySlate. PlanSeats is a planning tool, not a showcase. | No | Yes |
| Free tierPlanSeats has a clear free tier for small events. | Yes | Varies |
Transparent pricing so you know exactly what you're getting.
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$8.99/month
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See the specific scenarios where PlanSeats outshines PartySlate.
When seating is your focus, you need software built for seating: not a venue platform add-on.
150+ guests, dietary restrictions, VIP placement: PlanSeats handles the complexity.
Generate PDFs that venue staff and caterers actually want to use.
Manage seating across different clients and venues from one dashboard.
Absolutely! Use PartySlate to find your venue and PlanSeats to plan your seating. They serve different purposes and complement each other.
PartySlate has basic seating functionality, but it's a secondary feature to their venue discovery platform. PlanSeats is entirely focused on seating.
For seating specifically, PlanSeats. For venue discovery and portfolio showcase, PartySlate. Many planners use both.
Yes! Free tier for small events, $8.99/month Planner plan for unlimited guests and features.
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.