A seating chart tool built for the job
On an all-in-one like Zola or The Knot, or a dedicated tool like PerfectTablePlan or Top Table Planner? Here’s an honest look at how each handles seating — and a browser-based tool that does one thing well: a to-scale floor plan, automatic relationship-aware seating, and your guest list imported in one step.
Works on any device·Free to build, no cap·Import from Zola or The Knot
Switching from a specific tool?
More coming soon — Minted, Appy Couple and others. Not sure which to pick? See the full comparison.
About switching
Why look for an alternative to Zola or The Knot for seating?
The big all-in-one platforms treat the seating chart as a side feature. Zola's is iPhone-only and free only up to about 15 guests; The Knot's has long been the weak spot and is in flux. Neither offers automatic seating or a to-scale plan of your room. A dedicated seating tool does that one job properly — and you can keep using Zola or The Knot for your website, registry and guest list.
Do I have to re-enter my guest list?
No. Export your guest list from Zola or The Knot as a CSV and import it into Lovely Seating — it matches the columns automatically, links plus-ones and flags duplicates before anything is added. Each guide below has the exact export steps.
Is it free?
You can build your entire plan free at any size — no 15-guest cap. A one-time $29 unlocks exports (print-ready chart, place cards, A–Z finder, table list, CSV). No subscription.
Does it work on any device?
Yes — Lovely Seating runs in your browser on any device, so you're not tied to an iPhone or a single computer.
Ready to seat your wedding?
Bring in your guest list from Zola or The Knot, arrange your tables to scale, let Auto-Seat place everyone, and export a beautiful chart.
Works on any device · Free to build · Import your guest list