Seating Chart Maker Comparison: Seatify vs AllSeated vs Social Tables (2026)
An honest look at the top seating chart tools. We built Seatify because we thought planning seating should be simpler — here's how we stack up.
Feature Comparison
What matters most when choosing a seating chart tool
| Feature | Seatify | AllSeated | Social Tables | Canva | WeddingWire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / $20 Pro | Contact sales | Free for planners / Enterprise for venues | Free / $13 Pro | Free (limited) |
| Drag & Drop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Optimization | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Relationship Tracking | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| CSV Import | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| PDF Export | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| QR Code Sharing | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Collaboration | Shareable links | 3D walkthroughs | Team collaboration | Team sharing | None |
| Mobile Support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Signup Required | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
Detailed Breakdown
Honest pros and cons for each tool
Seatify
Individual planners who want free smart optimization
Pros
- Free tier with real features (drag-and-drop, optimization, PDF export)
- No signup required to start
- Relationship-aware optimization (keeps couples together, separates conflicts)
- QR code sharing for day-of coordination
Cons
- Newer product, smaller user base
- No venue marketplace
- Free tier: 10 events / 200 guests per event
AllSeated
Venues wanting 3D floor plans and vendor collaboration
Pros
- 3D floor plans and virtual walkthroughs
- Vendor collaboration tools
- Established brand in the events industry
Cons
- Requires account creation
- Complex onboarding process
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- No smart seating optimization
Social Tables
Large venues and enterprise event management
Pros
- Industry standard for venues ("100,000 planners")
- Large user base and established trust
- Comprehensive collaboration tools
- Backed by Cvent
Cons
- Enterprise-focused, complex for individual planners
- No smart seating optimization
- Requires account creation
Canva
Designers wanting beautiful templates
Pros
- Beautiful templates and design tools
- Brand familiarity and large community
- General-purpose design capabilities
Cons
- No seating optimization — manual placement only
- No relationship tracking or guest management
- Not purpose-built for seating charts
WeddingWire
Basic seating layout for wedding planning
Pros
- Free basic tool
- Large wedding planning community
- Part of a broader wedding planning ecosystem
Cons
- Very limited seating features
- No optimization or relationship tracking
- Ad-heavy experience
- No PDF export
Frequently Asked Questions
Seatify is ideal for weddings because it offers relationship-aware optimization that automatically keeps couples together and separates guests who should sit apart. It's free with no signup required, includes PDF export for place cards and table cards, and supports QR code sharing for day-of coordination.
Yes. Seatify offers a free plan with drag-and-drop editing, smart seating optimization, and PDF exports — features that Social Tables reserves for enterprise clients. Seatify's free tier supports 10 events with 200 guests each, with no signup required to get started.
Seatify stands out as the best free seating chart tool in 2026 for individual planners. It offers relationship-aware optimization, multiple table shapes, CSV import, PDF export, and QR code sharing — all without requiring an account. For enterprise venue management, Social Tables remains the industry standard.
Yes. Export your guest list from AllSeated as a CSV file, then import it directly into Seatify. The import wizard maps columns automatically. You'll need to recreate your floor plan layout, but your guest data transfers seamlessly.
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