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Grip vs Social Tables

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Grip

Software

AI-powered event networking

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Social Tables logo

Social Tables

Software

Event diagramming and planning software

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Grip no published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • They diverge on capability: Grip covers AI recommendations, Social Tables covers Floor plan design.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Grip and Social Tables differ
AttributeGripSocial Tables
Starting priceOn request$199/month
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
Founded20142011

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Grip

  • AI recommendations
  • Meeting scheduler
  • Intent data
  • Lead scoring
  • Analytics
  • HubSpot
  • Eventbrite
  • Zapier

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.

Grip

  • 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.

Grip

  • No published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • Roundtables limited to 25 active audio/video participants out of 100 max attendees
  • Only Standard sessions supported for in-person-only events; other formats require virtual or hybrid setup
  • Platform setup requires privacy policy and user agreement, plus delivery manager coordination

Social Tables

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Grip

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grip review.

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 Grip if

  • You need ai recommendations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want meeting scheduler.
Grip review

Choose Social Tables if

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

Questions people ask

Is Grip or Social Tables better?
Neither clearly leads. Grip starts at On request and Social Tables at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Grip or Social Tables?
Grip starts at On request and Social Tables at $199/month.
Does Grip or Social Tables run on more platforms?
Grip runs on Web, Mobile. Social Tables runs on Web.
What is Grip best used for?
Grip is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Grip do that Social Tables cannot?
Grip covers AI recommendations, Meeting scheduler, Intent data, Lead scoring. 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

Grip: How does Grip's AI matchmaking work?

Grip uses 16 machine learning algorithms on billions of interaction data to generate over 70 million recommendations annually. It analyzes attendee preferences and behaviors to suggest relevant connections.

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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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Grip: What are the main features?

Grip includes AI-powered matchmaking, interactive floor plans, direct messaging and video, meeting scheduling, sponsored sessions, live streams, and round tables for networking events.

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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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Grip: How is Grip priced?

Grip uses custom pricing based on event needs. Pricing is not publicly listed; organizers must contact sales for quotes.

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Grip: Can I integrate Grip with existing event management systems?

Yes. Grip acquired Connectiv EMS and integrates with existing event management systems, allowing you to use Grip's features with your current event tech stack.

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