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Planning Pod vs Social Tables

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Planning Pod

Events

Event planning software that works

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Social Tables logo

Social Tables

Events

Event diagramming and planning software

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Planning Pod no transparent pricing table published; pricing determined individually per venue during demo; Social Tables now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • They diverge on capability: Planning Pod covers Lead management, 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 Planning Pod and Social Tables actually diverge.

Attributes where Planning Pod and Social Tables differ
AttributePlanning PodSocial Tables
Starting price$59/month$199/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20122011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Planning Pod

  • Lead management
  • Floor plans
  • Budgeting
  • Timeline
  • Client portal
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • PayPal

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.

Planning Pod

  • 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.

Planning Pod

  • No transparent pricing table published; pricing determined individually per venue during demo
  • Pricing based on event volume complexity rather than standard tiers
  • Requires personalized demo to determine exact pricing

Social Tables

  • Now owned by Cvent, reducing product independence
  • Premium plan pricing not transparent

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

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 Planning Pod if

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

Choose Social Tables if

  • You need floor plan design.
  • You also want seating charts.
Social Tables review

Questions people ask

Is Planning Pod or Social Tables better?
Neither clearly leads. Planning Pod starts at $59/month and Social Tables at $199/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Planning Pod or Social Tables?
Planning Pod starts at $59/month and Social Tables at $199/month.
Does Planning Pod or Social Tables run on more platforms?
Planning Pod runs on Web, Ios, Android. Social Tables runs on Web.
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 Social Tables cannot?
Planning Pod covers Lead management, Floor plans, Budgeting, Timeline. 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

Planning Pod: How does Planning Pod pricing work?

Planning Pod uses volume-based pricing determined by the number of events your venue manages at any given time. Pricing typically ranges from $199-319/month for single-location venues, but you only pay for the volume you actually run.

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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.

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Planning Pod: Does Planning Pod publish a public pricing table?

No, Planning Pod does not publish a detailed public pricing table. To determine your specific rate, you must schedule a personalized demo and discuss your venue's event volume with their team.

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Social 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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