Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod: event software built just for venues

Planning Pod helps with conference management, venue management and many other aspects of planning events. With so many tools and features, it's easy to get lost.

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Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod

Planning Pod helps with conference, venue management and many other aspects of planning events. But with 3 different products and 20+ different tools it's easy to get lost. We built Perfect Venue specifically for venues - so it's focused on your needs.
Perfect Venue
Planning Pod
Booking events
Contact Form
Digital Calendar (Including Google Cal Integration)
In-App Emails (Send, Receive, Templates, Automatic Reminders)
Get Paid With Digital Proposals and Charge Card on File After Event
Secure, Online Level 1 PCI Compliant Payments
ACH (Bank) Payments With Lower Fees
Automatically Generate BEOs & Event Docs
View Past Events for Contacts
No
Ease of use
Easy to Use Workflows Built Just for Venues
No
Simple, Intuitive Design Built Just for Venues
No
Contact Relationship Management Database
Simple Event Analytics & Reports
No (Many reports and graphs)
Web App for Your Phone
Sort of (It is not as mobile optimized)
Multi Person Task Management for a Team of ESMs
All Day Phone Support
Canceled Events
Reporting on Lost Event Reason
No
pricing & SETUP
Free Plan With No Monthly Subscription
No
Complimentary Migration & Data Entry for Paid Plans
No (Extra fee)
No Charges for Additional Events
No (Fees on # of events)
No Charge for Additional Users
Create a Free Account Today (Demo Optional)
No (Demo required for some plans)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Perfect Venue and Planning Pod?

Perfect Venue is built for venues, with workflows designed around private events. Planning Pod covers conference management, venue management, and event planning across several products, so venue teams work around tools they don't need.

How does Planning Pod pricing compare with Perfect Venue?

Planning Pod prices its plans by how many events you manage at once and doesn't publish plan prices. It says most single-location venues pay $199 to $319 a month. Perfect Venue publishes per-location pricing from $199 a month on annual billing, and the price doesn't change with the number of events you book.

Does Perfect Venue charge for extra users or events?

No. All Perfect Venue plans include unlimited users, and you don't pay more as you book more events.

Will Perfect Venue migrate my events from Planning Pod?

Yes. The Perfect Venue team handles white-glove setup and migration, so you don't have to re-enter your upcoming events by hand.

Does Perfect Venue work on a phone?

Yes. Perfect Venue is a web app that works on your phone. You can check your events calendar and reply to guests away from your desk.

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