WedSites vs SmartDraw
Looking for seating chart software? SmartDraw is professional diagramming software that some couples use for floor plans, while WedSites is a wedding platform with an integrated seating chart that connects to your guest list.
SmartDraw is professional diagramming software for businesses, architects, and designers -- not wedding-specific. Priced around $9.95/month or $119/year (single user), it creates floor plans, org charts, flowcharts, and diagrams across industries. Couples sometimes use SmartDraw to create detailed wedding venue floor plans and seating arrangements with professional precision. However, it is general business software with no wedding website, no RSVP management, no guest list integration, and no planning tools. You would export diagrams to use elsewhere.
WedSites provides a complete wedding platform: website builder, RSVPs, guest management with groups, digital stationery, and planning tools including seating chart (Pro) that integrates directly with your guest list.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | WedSites | SmartDraw |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Wedding planning platform | Professional diagramming software |
| Built for Weddings | ✅ Wedding-specific | N/A (general-purpose tool) |
| Floor Plan | N/A (list-based seating, no visual floor plan) | ✅ Architectural-grade detail |
| Export Options | ✅ CSV export and print view | ✅ Multiple professional formats |
| Guest List Integration | ✅ Color-coded groups | N/A (diagrams only, no guest data) |
| Wedding Website | ✅ Full builder | N/A (not a wedding tool) |
| RSVP Management | ✅ Household RSVPs | N/A (not a wedding tool) |
| Other Planning Tools | ✅ Pro: Checklist, budget, vendors, timeline | N/A (diagrams only) |
| Pricing | $199 Pro one-time | $9.95/month or $119/year |
Who Should Choose SmartDraw
SmartDraw may be the right choice if you:
- Need professional-grade floor plans -- Creating detailed, architecturally accurate venue layouts beyond basic seating charts
- Use diagrams for business purposes too -- If you will continue using diagramming software after the wedding for work or other projects
- Want precise architectural detail -- SmartDraw offers CAD-like precision for complex venue layouts with exact measurements
- Need versatile export options -- Professional export formats for sharing with venues, caterers, or other vendors
Who Should Choose WedSites
WedSites is a better fit if you:
- Want seating integrated with your guest list -- Your seating chart pulls directly from RSVP data with color-coded groups
- Need a complete wedding platform -- Website, RSVPs, guest management, and seating all in one place
- Prefer wedding-specific tools -- Designed for weddings rather than adapted from business software
- Do not need a visual floor plan -- WedSites focuses on guest-to-table assignment rather than visual layout design
WedSites Limitations to Consider
- Seating chart requires the Pro plan ($199)
- CSV and print export only, compared to SmartDraw's multiple professional formats
- List-based seating chart without visual floor plan -- SmartDraw offers architectural-grade diagramming
- No native mobile app
Pricing
SmartDraw costs $9.95/month or $119/year, and you would still need separate solutions for your wedding website, RSVPs, and other planning tools.
WedSites Basic is $39, Standard is $99, and Pro is $199, as one-time payments with 12 months (Basic) or 24 months (Standard and Pro) of access including website hosting and support.
Making Your Decision
SmartDraw and WedSites solve different problems. SmartDraw is professional diagramming software that happens to be useful for creating detailed venue floor plans. WedSites is a wedding platform where seating charts are integrated with your guest list and other planning tools. If you need architectural-grade floor plans or already use SmartDraw for other purposes, it offers unmatched diagramming precision. If you want your seating chart connected to your guest list, RSVPs, and wedding website in one place, WedSites provides that integration. For couples who need both detailed floor plans and integrated wedding planning, using SmartDraw for the floor plan and WedSites for everything else is also a practical approach.
This comparison is based on publicly available information as of February 2026. Features and pricing may change. Visit both websites to confirm current offerings before making a decision.