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AllSeated vs Circle

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AllSeated

Software

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Circle logo

Circle

Software

The all-in-one community platform

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AllSeated has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: AllSeated covers Floor plans, Circle covers Spaces.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllSeated and Circle actually diverge.

Attributes where AllSeated and Circle differ
AttributeAllSeatedCircle
Starting priceFree$49/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20132020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AllSeated

  • Floor plans
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • Timeline planning
  • 3D visualization
  • Google Contacts
  • Excel
  • Cvent

Only in Circle

  • Spaces
  • Events
  • Courses
  • Member Directory
  • Live Streams
  • Workflows
  • Zapier
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllSeated

  • Event planningnot Circle
  • Ticket salesnot Circle
  • Attendee managementnot Circle
  • Virtual eventsnot Circle
  • Event marketingnot Circle

Circle

  • Running a branded online community with discussion spacesnot AllSeated
  • Selling and delivering courses to an audiencenot AllSeated
  • Hosting events and live streams for membersnot AllSeated
  • Operating paid memberships with checkout and paymentsnot AllSeated
  • Shipping a branded iOS and Android community appnot AllSeated

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AllSeated

Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.

Circle

  • Location tracking is basic and less granular than some competitors
  • Does not monitor social media interactions or private messages
  • Requires Circle Home Plus hardware purchase for full home network control
  • Activity reports are limited and less comprehensive than competing platforms

Pricing, plan by plan

AllSeated

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Floor plans
    • Basic seating
    • Guest list
  • Pro$99/event
    • Advanced features
    • 3D walkthrough
    • Timeline
  • Business$299/month
    • Team features
    • VR tours
    • API access

Circle

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • Community
    • Members
    • Spaces
  • Professional$89/month
    • Courses
    • Workflows
    • Analytics
  • Business$199/month
    • White Label
    • API Access
    • Custom Domain

Which should you pick?

Choose AllSeated if

  • You need floor plans.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
AllSeated review

Choose Circle if

  • You need spaces.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want events.
Circle review

Questions people ask

Is AllSeated or Circle better?
Neither clearly leads. AllSeated starts at Free and Circle at $49/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllSeated or Circle?
AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllSeated and $49/month for Circle.
Does AllSeated or Circle run on more platforms?
AllSeated runs on Web, Ios, Android. Circle runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use AllSeated for free?
Yes. AllSeated has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Circle starts at $49/month.
What is AllSeated best used for?
AllSeated is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Circle is typically brought in for.
What can AllSeated do that Circle cannot?
AllSeated covers Floor plans, Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning. Circle covers Spaces, Events, Courses, Member Directory. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Circle: How much does Circle cost?

Circle offers a 14-day free trial of the app with all premium features included. After the trial, subscriptions are 9.99 USD per month or 89.99 USD per year. The Circle Home Plus device costs 129 USD upfront and includes one year of free app access, after which the app subscription costs approximately 10 USD per month.

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Circle: What devices does Circle support?

Circle works on Android, Apple iOS, Mac, Windows, Chromebook, Xbox, PlayStation, Kindle, smart speakers, IoT devices, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and iPhones. An unlimited number of devices can be managed from a single Circle account.

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Circle: How does Circle Home Plus work?

Circle Home Plus is a router-adjacent device that connects to your home network via Ethernet (with Wi-Fi backup) and manages all connected devices on that network. The Circle app then connects to this device to enforce parental controls across web browsing, app usage, and screen time across all family members' devices.

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Circle: Does Circle monitor social media?

Circle does not directly monitor social media content, conversations, or private messages. However, it can restrict access to social media apps and websites, and manage time spent on those platforms through screen time controls.

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