E3D Planner vs SeatPlan.io

E3D Planner is 3D event design and floor-plan software for planners, venues and event teams. Its drag-and-drop workspace places furniture and décor in a 3D scene, with augmented-reality previews and client links for sharing. Seating and guest management are included, with full seating management listed on Growth and Business. Starter provides one concurrent event, a basic catalog, HD rendering with five credits, one model version, PDF export and an AR viewer for $16.99 a month. Growth costs $27.99 a month, supports up to five events, 4K rendering with 15 credits, up to 35 AI renders monthly and two model versions. Business costs $49.99 a month, supports up to 30 events, 8K rendering with 30 credits, unlimited AI design generation and five model versions. Enterprise uses custom pricing and adds multi-user access, SLA-backed support and custom 3D model integration.

SeatPlan.io is a web-based seating chart maker for weddings, classrooms, events, and other gatherings. Its designer supports drag-and-drop layouts with round or rectangular tables, and users can import guest lists from CSV. Event Manager expands the workflow with floor-plan imports from photos, screenshots, PDFs, and CAD DXF files; DXF blueprints are brought in at exact scale. It also provides client links with view-only, editing, or check-in permissions and real-time updates. Door staff can check guests in from a phone link without an account. QR seat finding and Apple and Google Wallet passes are available on eligible plans. Event Temple integration imports booking guests and refreshes the roster when an event is reopened, but seating assignments do not sync back. Free costs nothing, Pro costs £8 one-time, Collaborate £14 one-time, Classroom £29 per school year when billed annually, and Event Manager £35 per month when billed annually. Event Manager has no stated guest or table limit, but imported guest-list files are capped at 5MB.