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
Wedding Mapper is a decent basic tool. PlanSeats gives you everything Wedding Mapper offers: plus the guest management, dietary tracking, and export options that professionals require.
Everything Wedding Mapper offers, plus more
Wedding Mapper provides basic seating chart functionality that works for simple events. PlanSeats offers the same simplicity for getting started, but adds the professional features that serious planners need when managing complex events.
The differences become apparent with dietary requirements and meal tracking. Wedding Mapper handles these through manual notes: you're essentially writing reminders to yourself. PlanSeats has structured data fields for allergies, dietary restrictions, and meal selections that can be filtered, exported, and shared with caterers in proper formats.
Guest list importing in PlanSeats handles any CSV format with smart column mapping, while Wedding Mapper's import is more limited. For planners juggling multiple events or working with different couples' guest list formats, this flexibility matters.
PDF exports show the difference in professional polish. PlanSeats generates clean, formatted documents that venues and caterers appreciate. Wedding Mapper's exports are more basic and may require additional formatting for professional use.
See how PlanSeats stacks up against Wedding Mapper on the features that matter most.
| Feature | PlanSeats | Wedding Mapper |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop floor plansBoth offer visual drag-and-drop floor plan editors. | Yes | Yes |
| Table varietyPlanSeats offers extensive table shapes and sizes. Wedding Mapper has fewer options. | 10+ types | Limited |
| Custom table sizingAdjust table dimensions precisely in PlanSeats. Wedding Mapper has limited customization. | Yes | Limited |
| Guest list importPlanSeats handles any CSV format with smart mapping. Wedding Mapper import is more limited. | Any CSV | Basic |
| Dietary restriction trackingStructured data fields in PlanSeats vs manual text notes in Wedding Mapper. | Yes | Manual notes |
| Meal selection trackingTrack menu choices per guest in PlanSeats. Not available in Wedding Mapper. | Yes | No |
| RSVP managementFull RSVP tracking in PlanSeats with status filtering. | Yes | Basic |
| Professional PDF exportClean, formatted exports from PlanSeats. Wedding Mapper exports are more basic. | Yes | Basic |
| Multiple eventsManage multiple events in both platforms. | Yes | Yes |
| Shareable linksBoth generate view-only links for vendors. | Yes | Yes |
| Free tierBoth offer free access with limitations. | Yes | Yes |
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See the specific scenarios where PlanSeats outshines Wedding Mapper.
Built-in tracking for allergies, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, and custom restrictions.
Track menu choices per guest: something Wedding Mapper doesn't handle well.
PDFs that impress venues and caterers, not basic outputs.
Managing multiple clients? PlanSeats handles complex requirements across all your events.
Wedding Mapper has free options, but with limited features. PlanSeats also offers a free tier with more functionality included.
Built-in dietary tracking, meal selection management, more table types, professional PDF exports, and better guest import options.
No: PlanSeats is designed to be just as simple, but with more power when you need it. Basic seating charts are equally easy in both tools.
Export your guest list as a spreadsheet and import it directly into PlanSeats.
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.