WedSites vs TopTablePlanner
Need help with your seating arrangements? TopTablePlanner is a dedicated online table planning tool, while WedSites includes seating charts as part of a complete wedding planning platform.
TopTablePlanner is a web-based seating chart tool that works on PC, Mac, iPad, and smartphone with no software to download. It offers round, square, and rectangular tables with adjustable seat counts, and lets you move tables around the plan freely. You can import guest names from Word or Excel files and track RSVPs and meal choices within the tool. TopTablePlanner supports collaboration by allowing partners, venues, or parents to log in from different locations. Output options include PDF seating charts, printable place cards, and escort cards that can be emailed to your venue and suppliers. The platform offers a free trial with no sign-up required, with paid plans starting from around $20 and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
WedSites provides a complete platform: website, RSVPs, guest list with groups, digital stationery, and seating chart (Pro) integrated with your guest list groups.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | WedSites | TopTablePlanner |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Complete wedding platform | Dedicated table planning tool |
| Seating Chart | ✅ Pro: Integrated with guest list | ✅ Specialized table planning |
| Seating Interface | ✅ Pro: List-based drag-and-drop | ✅ Drag-and-drop with customizable layouts |
| Table Shapes and Sizes | ⚠️ Named tables only (no visual shapes) | ✅ Round, square, rectangular with adjustable seats |
| Guest Import | ✅ Built-in guest list | ✅ Import from Word and Excel |
| Meal Tracking | ✅ Meal selection via RSVP | ✅ Store meal choices per guest |
| Collaboration | ✅ Partner sharing | ✅ Multi-user login (partner, venue, parents) |
| Print Options | ✅ CSV export and print view | ✅ PDF seating charts, place cards, escort cards |
| Platform Access | ✅ Web (any browser) | ✅ Web (PC, Mac, iPad, smartphone) |
| Guest List Integration | ✅ Color-coded groups from RSVP data | ✅ Standalone guest list for seating |
| Wedding Website | ✅ Full builder | N/A (seating-focused tool) |
| RSVP Management | ✅ Household RSVPs | N/A (seating-focused tool) |
| Digital Stationery | ✅ With email tracking | N/A (seating-focused tool) |
| Other Planning Tools | ✅ Pro: Checklist, budget, vendors, timeline | N/A (seating-focused tool) |
| Cost | $199 Pro (one-time) | From ~$20 (one-time) |
Pricing
TopTablePlanner starts from around $20 as a one-time purchase with a free trial and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
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. The seating chart feature requires the Pro plan.
Who Should Choose TopTablePlanner
TopTablePlanner may be the right choice if you:
- Only need a seating chart -- If you already have your wedding website and other planning tools sorted, TopTablePlanner handles seating well at a lower cost
- Want printable place cards and escort cards -- TopTablePlanner generates these directly, saving time on day-of preparation
- Need to collaborate with your venue -- The multi-user login lets venues and parents access and review the plan from their own devices
- Want to try before buying -- The free trial requires no sign-up, so you can test the tool with your actual guest list before committing
Who Should Choose WedSites
WedSites may be the better fit if you:
- Want everything in one place -- Wedding website, RSVPs, guest management, and seating all integrated together
- Value automatic guest list integration -- Your seating chart pulls directly from your RSVP guest list with color-coded groups, avoiding manual data entry
- Need additional planning tools -- Checklist, budget tracking, vendor management, and timeline alongside your seating chart
- Want digital stationery -- Send save-the-dates and invitations with email tracking
WedSites Limitations to Consider
- Seating chart requires the Pro plan ($199), making it a larger investment if seating is your primary need
- Does not generate printable place cards or escort cards directly
- Fewer table customization options than a tool focused exclusively on seating
- No native mobile app
Making Your Decision
TopTablePlanner is a focused, affordable seating tool with practical output options like place cards and escort cards, plus easy collaboration with venues and family. WedSites provides a complete wedding platform where the seating chart connects to your guest list, RSVPs, and other planning tools. If seating is your only remaining need and you want a low-cost solution with useful print outputs, TopTablePlanner is a solid choice. If you want your seating chart tied into a broader planning system, WedSites keeps everything connected. Both are web-based and work across devices.
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.