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
TablePlanner and PerfectTablePlan are solid desktop tools: but they're showing their age. PlanSeats brings seating charts into the modern era: cloud-based, cross-platform, and always up to date.
No downloads · Works on Mac, Windows, tablet
Windows-only means Mac users are stuck. Tablets? Forget it.
Share floor plans via email, wait for feedback, re-import. Painful.
Your seating chart lives on one computer. At the venue without your laptop? Out of luck.
Desktop seating software worked great in 2010. In 2026, you need cloud-based tools that work everywhere, collaborate in real-time, and update automatically.
TablePlanner (also known as PerfectTablePlan) represents an older generation of seating software: powerful desktop applications that require downloading, installing, and running on a specific computer. In 2026, this approach has significant limitations compared to cloud-based tools like PlanSeats.
The platform restriction is the most obvious difference. TablePlanner is Windows-only: Mac users are excluded entirely. Tablets and phones? Not supported. Your seating chart lives on one computer, which means at the venue without your laptop, you're out of luck. PlanSeats runs in any browser on any device.
Cloud-based architecture enables features that desktop software fundamentally can't provide: real-time collaboration where multiple planners edit simultaneously, shareable links that let vendors view without downloading anything, automatic updates that deliver new features without manual installation, and cloud backups that protect your work.
TablePlanner does have one advantage: its auto-assign algorithm is mature and well-regarded. PlanSeats Pro's auto-assign is coming soon. If algorithmic seating assignment is essential today, TablePlanner delivers: but you're locked to one Windows computer and can't collaborate in real-time.
See how PlanSeats stacks up against TablePlanner / PerfectTablePlan on the features that matter most.
| Feature | PlanSeats | TablePlanner |
|---|---|---|
| PlatformPlanSeats runs anywhere with internet. TablePlanner requires Windows installation. | Cloud (any browser) | Desktop (Windows) |
| Mac supportPlanSeats works on Mac. TablePlanner is Windows-only. | Yes | No |
| Tablet supportAccess PlanSeats on iPad or Android tablets. Desktop software doesn't run on tablets. | Yes | No |
| Installation requiredPlanSeats requires no download. TablePlanner requires installation. | No | Yes |
| Drag-and-drop floor plansBoth tools offer visual floor plan editors. | Yes | Yes |
| Guest list managementTrack guests and details in both platforms. | Yes | Yes |
| Dietary trackingBoth support meal preference and dietary tracking. | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-assign seatingTablePlanner has mature auto-assign. PlanSeats Pro auto-assign is in development. | Coming soon | Yes |
| PDF exportBoth export print-ready PDFs. | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaborationPlanSeats Pro supports simultaneous editing. Desktop software can't collaborate in real-time. | Yes | No |
| Shareable linksShare PlanSeats charts via link. Desktop software requires file transfer. | Yes | No |
| Automatic updatesPlanSeats updates automatically. Desktop software requires manual downloads. | Yes | Manual |
| Cloud backupPlanSeats saves to cloud. TablePlanner stores files locally (risk of data loss). | Yes | Local files |
| Free tierPlanSeats has a permanent free tier. TablePlanner offers only time-limited trials. | Yes | Trial only |
Transparent pricing so you know exactly what you're getting.
$0/month
$8.99/month
$50-$100 (one-time)
See the specific scenarios where PlanSeats outshines TablePlanner.
Finally, seating software that works on your computer. No Windows required.
Laptop at the office, tablet at venues. Your seating charts follow you everywhere.
Work with colleagues and clients in real-time instead of passing files back and forth.
New features appear automatically. No downloads, no update cycles, no waiting.
TablePlanner/PerfectTablePlan are solid if you're Windows-only and prefer one-time purchases. But they lack collaboration, cloud access, and cross-platform support.
Auto-assign seating is coming soon to PlanSeats Pro. TablePlanner's algorithm is a strong feature for complex seating arrangements.
PlanSeats. Real-time collaboration, shareable links, and cloud access make team workflows much easier than passing desktop files around.
Yes! PlanSeats works in any browser: pull up your seating chart on an iPad, tablet, or even your phone when you're on-site.
Depends on your usage. For planners managing multiple events per year, subscription (with cloud features) often makes sense. For occasional use, one-time purchase may appeal: but you're locked to one device.
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.