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Brella vs Social Tables

Brella logo

Brella

Event Management

AI-powered networking for events

From
$2500/event
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Social Tables logo

Social Tables

Event Management

Event diagramming and planning software

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Brella limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • They diverge on capability: Brella covers AI matchmaking, Social Tables covers Floor plan design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Brella and Social Tables actually diverge.

Attributes where Brella and Social Tables differ
AttributeBrellaSocial Tables
Starting price$2500/event$199/month
Founded20162011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Brella

  • AI matchmaking
  • 1:1 meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Sponsor promotion
  • Analytics dashboard
  • HubSpot
  • Eventbrite
  • Zoom

Only in Social Tables

  • Floor plan design
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • 3D visualization
  • Collaboration
  • Opera
  • Delphi

Both cover

  • Salesforce
  • Cvent
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Brella

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

Social Tables

  • 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.

Brella

  • Limited feature set compared to full-featured event management platforms
  • No trial version available
  • English language only, no multilingual support
  • Pricing not transparent; custom quotes only without public pricing

Social Tables

  • Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • Premium plan pricing not transparent

Pricing, plan by plan

Brella

$2500/event
  • Essential$2500/event
    • AI matchmaking
    • 1:1 meetings
    • Event app
  • Professional$5000/event
    • Advanced matching
    • Sponsor features
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$10000/event
    • Custom development
    • API access
    • White-label

Social Tables

$199/month
  • Planner$199/month
    • Floor plans
    • Seating charts
    • Guest management
  • Professional$399/month
    • 3D diagrams
    • Collaboration
    • Analytics
  • Enterprise$799/month
    • Full platform
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Brella if

  • You need ai matchmaking.
  • You also want 1:1 meeting scheduler.
Brella review

Choose Social Tables if

  • You need floor plan design.
  • You also want seating charts.
Social Tables review

Questions people ask

Is Brella or Social Tables better?
Neither clearly leads. Brella starts at $2500/event and Social Tables at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Brella or Social Tables?
Brella starts at $2500/event and Social Tables at $199/month.
Does Brella or Social Tables run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Brella best used for?
Brella is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Brella do that Social Tables cannot?
Brella covers AI matchmaking, 1:1 meeting scheduler, Intent data, Sponsor promotion. Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Seating charts, Guest management, 3D visualization. Both handle Salesforce, Cvent, Web support, Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Brella: Does Brella offer a free trial?

No. Brella does not offer a trial version, so potential customers cannot test the platform before committing.

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Social Tables: What is Social Tables pricing in 2026?

Social Tables Pro plan is $199/month. Premium plans use quote-based pricing. Social Tables is now part of Cvent's Event Diagramming suite.

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Brella: How is Brella priced?

Brella uses custom, per-attendee pricing with no publicly displayed rates. The final price depends on total attendees and consulting services selected. Third-party estimates suggest $5,000 to $25,000+ per event.

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Social Tables: What features does Social Tables provide?

Social Tables offers drag-and-drop floor plan design, photo-realistic 3D walkthroughs, interactive floor plans, guest list management, visual seating charts, and meal management for venues and event planners.

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Brella: What languages does Brella support?

Brella currently supports English only, which may limit international organizations or multilingual attendees.

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Brella: What integrations does Brella offer?

Brella integrates with event registration platforms Eventbrite, Swoogo, and Tito; CRM platforms Salesforce Data Cloud and HubSpot CRM; WooCommerce for e-commerce; and Zapier for general automation.

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Brella: Who is Brella best suited for?

Brella is recommended for large conferences and trade shows with 5,000+ attendees, particularly those with sponsorship inventory and investor meeting requirements.

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