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AllSeated vs Meetup

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AllSeated

Event Management

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Meetup logo

Meetup

Event Management

Find your people

From
$55/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, Meetup covers Groups.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllSeated and Meetup actually diverge.

Attributes where AllSeated and Meetup differ
AttributeAllSeatedMeetup
Starting priceFree$55/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
Founded20132002

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Event Management).

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 Meetup

  • Groups
  • Events
  • RSVP System
  • Messaging
  • Event Photos
  • Recommendations
  • Google Calendar
  • Zoom

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 Meetup
  • Ticket salesnot Meetup
  • Attendee managementnot Meetup
  • Virtual eventsnot Meetup
  • Event marketingnot Meetup

Meetup

  • Finding local groups and events around a shared interestnot AllSeated
  • Organising a recurring in-person groupnot AllSeated
  • Running online events alongside physical onesnot AllSeated
  • Growing a community by drawing on Meetup's existing member basenot 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.

Meetup

  • Organizer fees tripled following Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024
  • Increased paywalling of core community features
  • Platform is buggy with many unfixed issues
  • Customer support no longer available with AI responses only
  • Issues with billing accuracy and unauthorized recurring charges
  • Poor technical support responsiveness to organizer complaints

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

Meetup

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Meetup review.

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 Meetup if

  • You need groups.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want events.
Meetup review

Questions people ask

Is AllSeated or Meetup better?
Neither clearly leads. AllSeated starts at Free and Meetup at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllSeated or Meetup?
AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllSeated and $55/month for Meetup.
Does AllSeated or Meetup run on more platforms?
AllSeated runs on Web, Ios, Android. Meetup runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use AllSeated for free?
Yes. AllSeated has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Meetup starts at $55/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 Meetup is typically brought in for.
What can AllSeated do that Meetup cannot?
AllSeated covers Floor plans, Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning. Meetup covers Groups, Events, RSVP System, Messaging. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Meetup: What is Meetup Pro pricing?

Meetup Pro starts at $55 per group per month, or $47 per group per month for six-month commitments. Enterprise plans are available at custom pricing. A one-week free trial is offered.

Source
Meetup: What features does Meetup Pro include?

Meetup Pro includes event scheduling, group management, member engagement tools, community-building features, and integrations with platforms like Zoom and Mailchimp.

Source
Meetup: Does Meetup charge organizers fees?

Yes, Meetup charges organizers fees for hosting groups and events. Organizer fees have increased significantly following the Bending Spoons acquisition in 2024.

Source
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