Software · head to head
Social Tables vs AllSeated
The short version
- Only AllSeated has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Social Tables covers Floor plan design, AllSeated covers Floor plans.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Social Tables and AllSeated actually diverge.
| Attribute | Social Tables | AllSeated |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $199/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2011 | 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 Social Tables
- Floor plan design
- Collaboration
- Salesforce
- Opera
- Delphi
Only in AllSeated
- Floor plans
- Timeline planning
- Google Contacts
- Excel
- TheKnot
Both cover
- Seating charts
- Guest management
- 3D visualization
- Cvent
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Social Tables
- 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.
Social Tables
- Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
- Premium plan pricing not transparent
AllSeated
Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
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 AllSeated if
- You need floor plans.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want timeline planning.
Questions people ask
- Is Social Tables or AllSeated better?
- Neither clearly leads. Social Tables starts at $199/month and AllSeated at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Social Tables or AllSeated?
- AllSeated has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/month for Social Tables and Free for AllSeated.
- Does Social Tables or AllSeated run on more platforms?
- Social Tables runs on Web. AllSeated runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use AllSeated for free?
- Yes. AllSeated has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Social Tables starts at $199/month.
- What is Social Tables best used for?
- Social Tables is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events.
- What can Social Tables do that AllSeated cannot?
- Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Collaboration, Salesforce, Opera. AllSeated covers Floor plans, Timeline planning, Google Contacts, Excel. Both handle Seating charts, Guest management, 3D visualization, Cvent.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
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.
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