Event Management · head to head
Partiful vs Social Tables
Social Tables
Event Management
Event diagramming and planning software
- From
- $199/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Partiful has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Partiful no automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
- They diverge on capability: Partiful covers Digital invitations, Social Tables covers Floor plan design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Partiful and Social Tables actually diverge.
| Attribute | Partiful | Social Tables |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $199/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | Web |
| Founded | 2021 | 2011 |
Identical on both: 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 Partiful
- Digital invitations
- RSVP tracking
- Guest messaging
- Photo sharing
- Calendar sync
- Apple Calendar
- Google Calendar
- iMessage
Only in Social Tables
- Floor plan design
- Seating charts
- Guest management
- 3D visualization
- Collaboration
- Cvent
- Salesforce
- Opera
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Partiful
- 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.
Partiful
- No automatic email or SMS delivery to guests, requiring manual link sharing for event invitations
- Ticketing fees are not disclosed until setup time, making budget planning difficult for event hosts
- No support for interactive seat maps or assigned reserved seating for ticketed events
- Designed primarily for informal social events and works best for gatherings under 300 people
Social Tables
- Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
- Premium plan pricing not transparent
Pricing, plan by plan
Partiful
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Partiful 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 Partiful if
- You need digital invitations.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, Android, Web.
- You also want rsvp tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Partiful or Social Tables better?
- Neither clearly leads. Partiful starts at Free and Social Tables at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Partiful or Social Tables?
- Partiful has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Partiful and $199/month for Social Tables.
- Does Partiful or Social Tables run on more platforms?
- Partiful runs on iOS, Android, Web. Social Tables runs on Web.
- Can I use Partiful for free?
- Yes. Partiful has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Social Tables starts at $199/month.
- What is Partiful best used for?
- Partiful is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Partiful do that Social Tables cannot?
- Partiful covers Digital invitations, RSVP tracking, Guest messaging, Photo sharing. Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Seating charts, Guest management, 3D visualization. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Partiful: Is Partiful free to use for creating events?
Yes. Creating events and inviting guests is completely free. Ticketing features are available with variable fees based on ticket price and event size, but the basic event creation and RSVP collection has no cost.
SourceSocial 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.
SourcePartiful: Does Partiful support assigned seating or seat maps?
No. Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing and capacity limits but does not currently support interactive seat maps or assigned-seat reserved seating.
SourceSocial 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.
SourcePartiful: How does Partiful notify guests about events?
Partiful primarily uses link sharing rather than automated email or SMS delivery. Hosts must share event links with guests, typically via text message or social media.
SourcePartiful: What ticketing features does Partiful support?
Partiful Ticketing supports tiered pricing for different ticket tiers, capacity limits with QR code check-in, and promo codes. However, it does not support ticket add-ons, waitlists for ticketed events, or individual refunds from the dashboard.
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