When Planning Pod may be a better fit
Planning Pod is a broad, long-established platform with 40+ tools, including a leading 2D floor plan and seating chart designer. If you're an event planner balancing many client types and need CRM, planning, registration, and proposals in one place, Planning Pod has the breadth you might need. If detailed seating charts are critical or your work skews more event-planning than venue-operations, Planning Pod may be the better fit.
Why venues choose ShoSoft over Planning Pod
If your priority is minimizing tool configuration and decision fatigue, ShoSoft is built for you. ShoSoft is purpose-built for venue operators, and gives you the modules venues actually use in a clean, modern interface you'll be using in under an hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ShoSoft a real alternative to Planning Pod?
Does ShoSoft cap events on lower tiers like Planning Pod does?
How long does it take to migrate to ShoSoft from Planning Pod?
Can ShoSoft handle floorplans the way Planning Pod does?
Does Planning Pod have a venue-specific plan?