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The seating chart software that takes minutes

Plan weddings, quinceañeras, and corporate events in the browser. Import your guest list, arrange tables, and export a print-ready layout. Free to start.

Drag and drop wedding guests into seats at round tables in the SeatCanvas seating chart planner
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The 411

Avoid the Stress of Guest Organization

Planning where everyone sits shouldn't be a headache. SeatCanvas is an online seating chart planner that replaces sticky notes and spreadsheets with a visual drag-and-drop canvas.

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Manage Guest Lists

Import from CSV or add manually. Keep track of who is seated and who isn't.

Visual Layouts

Create round or rectangular tables. Drag and drop to rearrange the room.

Easy Export

Download your plan as a PDF, Image, or CSV to share with vendors.

The toolkit

Powerful Seating Chart Software for Any Event

Drag-and-Drop Seating Chart Builder

Intuitively move guests between tables. Our smart collision detection ensures you place them exactly where you want.

Table and Layout Designer

Mix and match table types. Add round banquet tables or long rectangular ones to match your venue.

Guest List Manager

Keep your guest list organized. Import thousands of guests via CSV or add them one by one.

Export & Share

Get a professional PDF for your caterer, a CSV for your records, or a high-res image for your planning binder.

New: Smart Seat

Let AI seat your guests

Smart Seat is the AI seating assistant inside SeatCanvas. Sort your guest list three ways, choose a few seating rules, and it fills every table for you.

  • Group guests by relationship, age and vibe, with box-select and bulk drag
  • Households always sit together, and keep-apart pairs stay apart or get flagged
  • No tables yet? It builds the layout, then you shuffle, undo or drag anyone by hand

With a free account you preview the seating with up to 40 guests named. The Event Pass seats every guest.

See how Smart Seat works
Smart Seat result panel next to a seated wedding layout
The price tag

Simple, Fair Pricing

Free Tier

$0
  • Unlimited guests in your list
  • Seat up to 40 guests
  • Smart Seat AI seating preview
  • Full canvas features
  • PDF & PNG exports
  • Cloud save with Google or Microsoft
  • No credit card required
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POPULAR

Event Pass

$19.99
USD, one-time payment
  • Unlimited guest seating
  • Smart Seat: AI seats every guest
  • All exports (PDF, PNG, CSV)
  • Access until 30 days after event
  • 7-day refund guarantee
  • Priority support
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Every kind of party

A Seating Chart App for Every Type of Event

Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand gala, SeatCanvas scales to your needs.

Weddings
Quinceañeras
Birthday Parties
Baby Showers
Corporate Events
Gala Dinners
The how-to

How to Create a Seating Chart

1

Import Guests

Upload your guest list CSV or add names manually.

2

Create Tables

Add tables to your canvas and arrange the room.

3

Assign Seats

Drag and drop guests onto seats or tables.

4

Export

Download your plan and share it with your team.

The Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SeatCanvas free?

Yes. SeatCanvas is a free seating chart maker for up to 40 seated guests, with the full canvas, guest import and exports, plus a preview of Smart Seat, the AI seating assistant. For larger events, or to let Smart Seat seat every guest, a one-time Event Pass is $19.99. If you want the wider comparison first, here is my breakdown of the free seating chart maker options.

What do I get with the Event Pass?

Unlimited guest seating, Smart Seat AI seating for every guest, full exports, and access until 30 days after your event date. No subscriptions.

What if the tool doesn't work for me?

We offer refunds within 7 days if the tool doesn't work as described. Test with 40 guests before paying.

How long can I access my seating chart?

Your data is available until 30 days after your event date, then stored for 30 more days before deletion.

Can I import my guest list from a spreadsheet?

Yes. Export your spreadsheet as a CSV file, upload it, and SeatCanvas maps your columns — names, dietary needs, table preferences, all of it. Guests appear in the sidebar ready to drag onto tables. Learn more about importing your guest list from a CSV file.

What types of tables can I create?

Round tables and rectangular tables, each with adjustable seat counts. Mix both in the same layout. Most venues use rounds for 8–10 and rectangles for head tables or long banquet setups.

Does SeatCanvas work for events besides weddings?

Absolutely. The seating chart creator works the same for quinceañeras, corporate dinners, galas, baby showers, and birthday parties. Any event with assigned seating.

How do I share my seating chart with vendors?

Export as PDF for a printable summary with your layout and full guest list. Use PNG for a high-resolution image. CSV gives your caterer or coordinator the raw guest data in spreadsheet format.

Do I need to download a program?

No. SeatCanvas runs in your browser — there is nothing to install and no program to download. It works on any laptop or tablet with an internet connection.

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