Seat MakervsTable TailorSeating and venue planning
Seat Maker vs Table Tailor: seating workflows compared
Try Seat Maker’s exact-seat controls below: lock a VIP, shuffle the other guests, swap two people and undo.
Free browser tools · no account needed. Full online access is paid.
Try a real seat change8 fictional guestsAlex is fixed in seat 1. Shuffle the other guests, or select two people to swap.
Why choose Seat Maker?
See what you can do.
Put every guest in a seat
Lock VIPs. Shuffle the others. Swap two guests. Undo a change.
Try the seat controlsTry your own names first
Use the browser seating tool without creating an account.
Start a browser plan
Keep planning at the venue
Edit saved native seating plans offline on iPhone and iPad.
Explore offline planningReal Seat Maker views with fictional names. Native offline edits work in saved iPhone/iPad plans; online sync and RSVPs need internet.
The key differences.
Full feature breakdown ↓| Your decision | Seat Maker | Table Tailor |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Guest seats & room changes | Guest rules, tags & seating suggestions |
| Tools | VIP locks, shuffle & undo | Guest groups and tags |
| Offline edits | Saved native plans on iPhone & iPad | Not verified in reviewed sources |
| Price | Free browser tools; paid online access & native upgrades | Free to 75 guests; Pro Pack available |
Vendor-described capabilities. Unknown features are not scored as missing. Full terms & sources below.
The details, when you need them.
Pricing, transfers & official sourcesFull feature comparison8 topics, including devices and offline access
Table Tailor organizes guests with together/apart rules, suggestions and alternative plans. Seat Maker offers hands-on seat placement, VIP locks and shuffle with native and browser options. Compare rule feedback against the control you need over a final arrangement, and check where each plan's limits apply.
| What matters | Seat Maker | Table Tailor |
|---|---|---|
| Planning focus | Named guests, individual seats and a practical room plan. | Use a visual seating app and who-sits-with-whom rules to build and compare acceptable arrangements. Source ↗ |
| Guest and planning tools | Import names, arrange individual seats, lock VIP seats and shuffle other guests. | Guest groups and tags. Together/apart rules with status badges. Automatic guest suggestions Source ↗ |
| Layouts and handoff | Room layout tools and native image/PDF exports. Browser tools include drafts, signs and place cards. | Multiple alternative seating plans. Paid PDF/CSV/text export and CSV bulk import Source ↗ |
| Access and devices | iPhone/iPad app, free browser tools and a paid online planner. Features vary by surface. | Check the current app listing and Pro Pack availability for your device. Source ↗ |
| Offline work | Saved native seating plans can be edited offline. Online RSVPs, sync and published websites require internet. | Confirm offline support for the installed version before relying on it at a venue. Source ↗ |
| Price and access terms | Free browser tools. Paid online access and separate native upgrades. Review the complete offer before purchase. | Free: 1 event, 2 plans, 75 guests, unlimited tables/rules; rule badges and automatic suggestions only for first table. Source ↗ |
| Moving your data | Review a guest-list import. Rebuild room geometry and rules separately. Later updates need reconciliation. | Export names and any rule notes your plan supports. Source ↗ |
| A reason to choose it | You want to work directly on guests and seats, and keep a local native plan for offline venue edits. | You want explicit rule status and suggestions while exploring several alternative arrangements. Source ↗ |
Plans & pricingWhat is free, what is paid and what expires
Seat Maker
Start with account-free browser planning tools and an editable local draft. The full online planner requires paid access. Native upgrades have separate in-app offers.
Checkout shows the current currency, renewal period and total before purchase.
View online access options →Table Tailor
Free: 1 event, 2 plans, 75 guests, unlimited tables/rules; rule badges and automatic suggestions only for first table. Pro Pack is a one-time in-app purchase with expanded limits; exact price varies/unverified.
Official plan terms ↗Reviewed October 21, 2026. Confirm editors, exports, tax, renewal and access expiry for your region. A suite’s fee covers more than seating.
Bring your guest listImport, rebuild and review
Export names and any rule notes your plan supports. Recreate the seating arrangement and inspect every together/apart preference manually after transfer.
- 1Keep an originalSave the source list and a dated visual plan.
- 2Test a small importReview names, duplicates, groups and accepted fields.
- 3Rebuild & reconcileCheck capacities, fixed seats and unassigned people.
A PDF is a visual reference, not an editable room transfer. A CSV snapshot does not create live sync; choose where future changes will be maintained.
Try Seat Maker’s guest-list import →When Table Tailor makes senseIts strengths and documented workflow
You want explicit rule status and suggestions while exploring several alternative arrangements.
- Guest groups and tags
- Together/apart rules with status badges
- Automatic guest suggestions
- Multiple alternative seating plans
- Paid PDF/CSV/text export and CSV bulk import
Use a visual seating app and who-sits-with-whom rules to build and compare acceptable arrangements.
Editorial workflow illustration from Table Tailor’s official documentation. Official positioning: “Seating plans without the stress”.
Try a realistic sample120 fictional guests · downloadable CSV
Start with 120 fictional guests, 12 four-person families and four fixed VIPs in 16 eight-seat tables. Cancel Guests 105–108, add Guests 121–124, move Guests 117–120 into the four vacated seats and remove Table 16. The final plan has 120 guests and 120 seats. Keep families together, Guests 053 and 061 apart, and Guests 049–052 in their fixed seats.
Review imported names before setting groups and locks. Extra CSV fields may need manual mapping. This is a reproducible exercise, not a completed competitor benchmark.
Sources & comparison methodOfficial references · reviewed October 21, 2026
Seat Maker publishes this comparison. Recommendations are editorial judgments. Competitor features and prices come from official product, help and pricing materials reviewed October 21, 2026; no paid-account or timed head-to-head benchmark was performed.
- Table Tailor: product & workflow ↗tabletailor.app
- Table Tailor: official reference 2 ↗apps.apple.com
- Table Tailor: official reference 3 ↗play.google.com
Native images are Seat Maker v3.2.2 on iPhone 17 Pro; browser images are actual tool captures. Names are fictional. No competitor interface has been recreated.
Suggest a correction →Quick answers.
When should I keep Table Tailor?
You want explicit rule status and suggestions while exploring several alternative arrangements.
Can I move my Table Tailor plan into Seat Maker?
Export names and any rule notes your plan supports. Recreate the seating arrangement and inspect every together/apart preference manually after transfer.
Can I try Seat Maker before buying?
Yes. The public browser planning tools accept your own names and save a local draft without an account. The full online planner and native app upgrades have separate purchase terms.
What should I check about Table Tailor’s price?
Free: 1 event, 2 plans, 75 guests, unlimited tables/rules; rule badges and automatic suggestions only for first table. Pro Pack is a one-time in-app purchase with expanded limits; exact price varies/unverified.
Can I edit my plan without Wi-Fi?
Seat Maker’s saved native seating plans support local offline edits. Account sync, online RSVPs and published websites require internet. For Table Tailor: Confirm offline support for the installed version before relying on it at a venue.
Make your seating plan.
Free browser tools · no account needed. Full online access is paid.