Software · head to head
Planning Pod vs RSVPify
The short version
- Only RSVPify has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: 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."; RSVPify lacks advanced event management features like speaker and exhibitor tracking for large-scale conferences
- They diverge on capability: Planning Pod covers Lead management, RSVPify covers RSVP collection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Planning Pod and RSVPify actually diverge.
| Attribute | Planning Pod | RSVPify |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
Identical on both: 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 Planning Pod
- Lead management
- Floor plans
- Budgeting
- Timeline
- Client portal
- QuickBooks
- PayPal
- Google Calendar
Only in RSVPify
- RSVP collection
- Custom forms
- Seating charts
- Guest communication
- Check-in
- Mailchimp
- Google Sheets
Both cover
- Stripe
- Zapier
- 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
RSVPify
- 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."
RSVPify
- Lacks advanced event management features like speaker and exhibitor tracking for large-scale conferences
- Mobile platform is occasionally buggy and less user-friendly for attendees
- No granular controls for managing event capacity by individual session or activity
- Limited reporting tools on mobile devices requiring extra manual effort
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
RSVPify
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the RSVPify review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Planning Pod if
- You need lead management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want floor plans.
Choose RSVPify if
- You need rsvp collection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want custom forms.
Questions people ask
- Is Planning Pod or RSVPify better?
- Neither clearly leads. Planning Pod starts at $59/month and RSVPify at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Planning Pod or RSVPify?
- RSVPify has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $59/month for Planning Pod and Free for RSVPify.
- Does Planning Pod or RSVPify run on more platforms?
- Planning Pod runs on Web, Ios, Android. RSVPify runs on Web.
- Can I use RSVPify for free?
- Yes. RSVPify 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 RSVPify cannot?
- Planning Pod covers Lead management, Floor plans, Budgeting, Timeline. RSVPify covers RSVP collection, Custom forms, Seating charts, Guest communication. Both handle Stripe, Zapier, Web support, Ios support.