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Planning Pod vs AllSeated

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Planning Pod

Event Management

Event planning software that works

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
A

AllSeated

Event Management

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AllSeated has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Planning Pod covers Lead management, AllSeated covers Seating charts.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Planning Pod and AllSeated differ
AttributePlanning PodAllSeated
Starting price$59/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122013

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 Planning Pod

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

Only in AllSeated

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

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.

Planning Pod

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

AllSeated

  • 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.

Planning Pod

  • Subscription pricing is metered by concurrent event volume rather than seats: the vendor states "Subscription pricing is based on the number of events your venue manages at any given time" and that "most single-location venues land between $199 and $319 per month."

AllSeated

Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Planning Pod if

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

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

Questions people ask

Is Planning Pod or AllSeated better?
Neither clearly leads. Planning Pod starts at $59/month and AllSeated at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Planning Pod or AllSeated?
AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $59/month for Planning Pod and Free for AllSeated.
Does Planning Pod or AllSeated 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 Planning Pod best used for?
Planning Pod is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
What can Planning Pod do that AllSeated cannot?
Planning Pod covers Lead management, Budgeting, Timeline, Client portal. AllSeated covers Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning, 3D visualization. Both handle Floor plans, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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