Events · head to head
Humanitix vs Social Tables
The short version
- Only Humanitix has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Humanitix standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
- They diverge on capability: Humanitix covers Ticketing, Social Tables covers Floor plan design.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Humanitix and Social Tables actually diverge.
| Attribute | Humanitix | Social Tables |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $199/month |
| Pricing model | transaction | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Events).
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 Humanitix
- Ticketing
- Registration
- Check-in app
- Reporting
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
- Zapier
Only in Social Tables
- Floor plan design
- Guest management
- 3D visualization
- Collaboration
- Cvent
- Salesforce
- Opera
- Delphi
Both cover
- Seating charts
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Humanitix
- Event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performancesnot Social Tables
- Fundraising event management for nonprofitsnot Social Tables
- Community event registration and ticket salesnot Social Tables
Social Tables
- Event planningnot Humanitix
- Ticket salesnot Humanitix
- Attendee managementnot Humanitix
- Virtual eventsnot Humanitix
- Event marketingnot Humanitix
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Humanitix
- Standard paid tickets carry a booking fee of 4% plus $0.99 per ticket excluding GST
- The reduced 2.5% plus $0.50 rate applies only to charities and schools
- Larger operations are pushed to a custom plan with no published rate
- The pricing page publishes no payment processing fee, payout timing or currency list
Social Tables
- Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
- Premium plan pricing not transparent
Pricing, plan by plan
Humanitix
Free- Free EventsFree
- No fees for free events
- Standard$0.99/ticket
- 4% commission plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST)
- Charities & Schools$0.5/ticket
- 2.5% commission plus $0.50 per paid ticket
- Custom$null/quote
- Available for larger-scale operations
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 Humanitix if
- You need ticketing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want registration.
Choose Social Tables if
- You need floor plan design.
- You also want guest management.
Questions people ask
- Is Humanitix or Social Tables better?
- Neither clearly leads. Humanitix 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, Humanitix or Social Tables?
- Humanitix has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Humanitix and $199/month for Social Tables.
- Does Humanitix or Social Tables run on more platforms?
- Humanitix runs on Web, Ios, Android. Social Tables runs on Web.
- Can I use Humanitix for free?
- Yes. Humanitix has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Social Tables starts at $199/month.
- What is Humanitix best used for?
- Humanitix is most often used for event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances, fundraising event management for nonprofits, community event registration and ticket sales. Of those, event ticketing for concerts, festivals, and performances and fundraising event management for nonprofits are not what Social Tables is typically brought in for.
- What can Humanitix do that Social Tables cannot?
- Humanitix covers Ticketing, Registration, Check-in app, Reporting. Social Tables covers Floor plan design, Guest management, 3D visualization, Collaboration. Both handle Seating charts, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Humanitix: How much does Humanitix charge per ticket?
Standard plan charges 4% plus $0.99 per paid ticket (excl. GST). Charities & Schools plan charges 2.5% plus $0.50 per paid ticket. Free events incur no charges.
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.
SourceHumanitix: Does Humanitix have subscription or setup fees?
Humanitix has no subscription fees, no signup fees, and no contracts required. Fees are transaction-based only on paid tickets sold.
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.
SourceHumanitix: What support is included with Humanitix pricing?
Free customer support is included with all pricing tiers, and all profits from Humanitix are directed to charity.
SourceHumanitix: Do all Humanitix pricing tiers include the full feature set?
All pricing tiers provide access to the complete feature set including human support, website integration, customization, reporting, and various integrations.
SourceRelated pages
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