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AllSeated vs Planning Pod

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AllSeated

Events

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Planning Pod logo

Planning Pod

Events

Event planning software that works

From
$59/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 Seating charts, Planning Pod covers Lead management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllSeated and Planning Pod actually diverge.

Attributes where AllSeated and Planning Pod differ
AttributeAllSeatedPlanning Pod
Starting priceFree$59/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20132012

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

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

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

Only in Planning Pod

  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • Timeline
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Calendar

Both cover

  • Floor plans
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

AllSeated

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Planning Pod

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

Both are used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events, event marketing, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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.

Planning Pod

  • No transparent pricing table published; pricing determined individually per venue during demo
  • Pricing based on event volume complexity rather than standard tiers
  • Requires personalized demo to determine exact pricing

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

Planning Pod

$59/month
  • Planner$59/month
    • Basic planning tools
    • 5 events
    • Email support
  • Professional$99/month
    • Unlimited events
    • Floor plans
    • Budget tracking
  • Business$199/month
    • Team features
    • Client portal
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose AllSeated if

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

Choose Planning Pod if

  • You need lead management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want budgeting.
Planning Pod review

Questions people ask

Is AllSeated or Planning Pod better?
Neither clearly leads. AllSeated starts at Free and Planning Pod at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllSeated or Planning Pod?
AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for AllSeated and $59/month for Planning Pod.
Does AllSeated or Planning Pod run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use AllSeated for free?
Yes. AllSeated has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Planning Pod starts at $59/month.
What is AllSeated best used for?
AllSeated is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can AllSeated do that Planning Pod cannot?
AllSeated covers Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning, 3D visualization. Planning Pod covers Lead management, Budgeting, Timeline, Client portal. Both handle Floor plans, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Planning Pod: How does Planning Pod pricing work?

Planning Pod uses volume-based pricing determined by the number of events your venue manages at any given time. Pricing typically ranges from $199-319/month for single-location venues, but you only pay for the volume you actually run.

Source
Planning Pod: Does Planning Pod publish a public pricing table?

No, Planning Pod does not publish a detailed public pricing table. To determine your specific rate, you must schedule a personalized demo and discuss your venue's event volume with their team.

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