Tool comparison
Seatwise vs PerfectTablePlan
PerfectTablePlan is long-standing desktop software you buy once. Seatwise runs in the browser. Both auto-seat and print; the choice mostly comes down to installing software versus opening a tab, and how long you will use it.
What PerfectTablePlan costs and does
- $29.95 to $299.95, one-time purchase. As of September 28, 2026, per their purchase page.
- Desktop software; no browser version. As of September 21, 2026, per their home page.
- Auto-seat and poster or board export. As of September 21, 2026, per their home page.
Prices and features change. Check their page before you buy.
What Seatwise costs and does
- Free to build: paste or import a guest list, add tables, set keep-together and keep-apart rules, press Auto-seat, and preview every export full size on screen.
- $12 once for one event turns on printing and Copy as text for the floor plan, per-table lists, the find-your-seat board and the escort-card CSV. No subscription.
- The Planner licence is $49 a year for unlimited events, with your name and logo on each export.
- No account. The plan is saved in your browser and never uploaded.
- No 3D rendering, room measurement, live co-editing or QR seat finder.
Side by side
| Feature | PerfectTablePlan | Seatwise |
|---|---|---|
| Paid price | $29.95 to $299.95 once | $12 once for one event (Pro key) |
| Pricing model | One-time licence | One-time per event, or a yearly Planner licence |
| Auto-seat | Yes | Yes |
| Print-ready export | Poster and board export | Floor plan, per-table lists, find-your-seat board (18x24 in, 24x36 in, A1); print or save as PDF |
| Where it runs | Desktop install | Browser, nothing to install |
Rows we have no dated note on for PerfectTablePlan are left out rather than guessed.
Who should pick which
Pick PerfectTablePlan if
- You want to pay once and use the same tool for years on your own computer. Over several years that can cost less than any yearly plan, ours included.
- You prefer installed software to a browser tab.
Pick Seatwise if
- You want nothing to install, and to open the plan on a venue laptop or a phone.
- You are planning one event: $12 once, and building is free.
- You want to try the whole flow, Auto-seat included, before paying anything.
Leaving Prismm as well? Read Prismm/AllSeated Is Shutting Down: What to Do Now. Running many events a year? See the Planner licence.
Paste your list and press Auto-seat. Building is free, no account.
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