Seatify
Consider if you want to evaluate Seatify’s seating approach before requesting early access.
Source-checked comparison
Seating chart tools compared by documented workflow
Seatify is in private beta, so this page separates its public sample demo and waitlist from generally available competitor offerings. Every competitor statement maps to a dated official first-party source.
Independent methodology
Four seating-chart tools, checked on August 5, 2026
Seatify’s editorial team checked each non-Seatify statement against the linked official first-party page on . We did not use affiliate rankings, review scores, search snippets, or vendor artwork. Seatify’s row is based on the implementation SHA and repository paths disclosed below.
Access labels are intentionally different: free/public means an official page offers a no-cost starting path and may still require an account; trial can retain limits;paid requires a purchase for the stated unlock; Enterpriseuses a tailored sales path; and early access is not a generally available free plan.
| Tool | Access | Documented workflow | Output or next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seatify | Early access. The current /free page leads to a waitlist; planned Starter limits are not presented here as generally available. | A public interactive demo shows a sample relationship-aware seating flow. The organizer workspace requires an account. | Try the demo now or join the early-access waitlist. This comparison makes no public-plan price or usage-limit promise. |
| Adobe Express | Free seating-chart templates are available online. [6] | Choose a template, customize the visuals, and invite other people to collaborate. [6] | Download or share the finished seating chart. [6] |
| PerfectTablePlan | Unlimited-duration trial. Without a licence key, save, print, and export are limited to plans with 30 guests or fewer. [7] | Windows and Mac desktop software with automatic assignment and drag-and-drop refinement. [7][8] | Print plans, charts, place cards, and other stationery; a licence key unlocks the full capabilities. [7][8] |
| Cvent Event Diagramming | The official pricing page lists a free plan, paid plans with a 12-month commitment, and a tailored Enterprise path. [10] | Build to-scale layouts and seating plans, collaborate, and manage attendee information in the diagramming workflow. [9] | Download PDFs and share access to plans; some registration integration and advanced capabilities depend on the selected offering. [9][10] |
Decision guide
Adobe Express
Consider if your main task is designing a chart from a visual template. [6]
PerfectTablePlan
Consider if you want a desktop workflow with automatic assignment and printable stationery. [8]
Cvent Event Diagramming
Consider if to-scale venue diagramming and multi-person planning are central to the event. [9]
Seatify actions, stated literally
Seatify is in early access. Choose the path that matches what you want to do now:
- Try the public interactive demo with sample event data.
- Review the planned Starter offering and join the early-access waitlist.
- Download the free template resources without treating them as an app plan.
Official source register
- Prismm event design software (official source) — retrieved . Prismm, formerly AllSeated, documents demo/account entry, guest lists, seating assignments, to-scale plans, 2D/3D design, collaboration, and shareable links.
- Cvent Prismm migration resources (official source) — retrieved . Cvent documents the 2026 Prismm-to-Cvent Event Diagramming transition, including the October view-only phase and December 31 sunset.
- Canva seating chart maker (official source) — retrieved . The official page labels the maker free and documents templates, drag-and-drop editing, multi-device use, collaboration, and design output; it does not establish anonymous access or that every asset is free.
- WeddingWire planning tools (official source) — retrieved . WeddingWire calls its planning tools free, requires creating a free account, and documents guest-list-based drag-and-drop seating.
- Adobe Express seating-chart templates (official source) — retrieved . The page labels the templates free and describes template selection, customization, collaboration, download, and sharing.
- PerfectTablePlan trial download (official source) — retrieved . The download page identifies Windows and Mac versions, an unlimited-duration trial, the 30-guest save/print/export boundary, and the licence-key unlock.
- PerfectTablePlan seating-plan features (official source) — retrieved . The page documents automatic assignment, drag-and-drop refinement, RSVP/meal tracking, and printed plans and stationery.
- Cvent Event Diagramming overview (official source) — retrieved . The page documents to-scale layouts, seating, collaboration, registration-data workflows, and downloadable PDFs.
- Cvent Event Diagramming pricing (official source) — retrieved . The page distinguishes a free plan, paid plans with a 12-month commitment, and a tailored Enterprise contact path.
Seatify implementation evidence
- src/components/landing-pages/FreeSeatingPage.tsx: the primary action is labelled “Join the Early Access Waitlist”.
- src/app/demo-lab/page.tsx and src/app/demo-lab/DemoLabClient.tsx: /demo-lab is a public sample flow and its account action points to /signup.
Production deployment commit da757aec349ab22a8a33b4628bc637685630fbb4
Prices, limits, and availability can change. Follow the official source before making a purchase or committing an event workflow. No vendor paid for placement in this article.