Live Seating vs Advanced Seat Plan Builder

Quick Comparison & Choosing the Right Seating Extension

EventPrime offers two seating extensions designed for different venue and event needs. While both help you manage seat-based ticketing, they differ significantly in flexibility, complexity, and use cases.

This guide helps you quickly understand which seating extension fits your event best.

Live Seating Options: Quick Comparison

TL;DR Comparison Table

Feature / Fit	Live Seating (Grid Builder)	Advanced Seat Plan Builder
Layout builder	Row/column grids per seating area	Custom maps with shapes and free seat placement
Seat metadata	Basic seats with simple icons	Per-seat amenities, rotation, and custom icons
Colors	Global/default seat icon and color	Per-ticket / per-plan seat colors, custom SVG icons
Mapping complexity	Straightforward and fast	Highly flexible with arbitrary shapes
Best for	Simple venues with consistent rows	Complex venues, VIP sections, mixed layouts
Plan availability	Professional	Business

Which One Should I Use?

Choose Live Seating (Grid Builder) if:

• You need a quick and simple setup using rows and columns
• Your venue layout is mostly uniform and structured
• You want a lightweight, easy-to-manage seating solution
• Speed and simplicity matter more than visual customization

Choose Advanced Seat Plan Builder if:

• You need custom shapes, free placement, or non-grid layouts
• Your event includes VIP, ADA, or premium seating sections
• You sell multiple ticket types that require different seat colors or icons
• You want per-seat details like amenities or rotation
• You want a future-proof solution for complex venue designs

Feature Highlights

Live Seating (Grid Builder)

• Build seating areas using rows and columns
• Simple seat icons with global color settings
• Fast setup with minimal configuration
• Ideal for:
  • Conference halls
  • Classrooms
  • Theaters with consistent rows
  • Small to mid-sized venues

Best choice when: your venue layout is predictable and you want to get started quickly.

Advanced Seat Plan Builder

• Design custom seat maps with shapes and free positioning
• Add per-seat amenities and metadata
• Support for seat rotation
• Use custom SVG seat icons
• Assign different colors per ticket or plan
• Ideal for:
  • Stadiums and arenas
  • Banquet halls
  • VIP / ADA seating zones
  • Venues with mixed or irregular layouts

Best choice when: visual accuracy, flexibility, and advanced seat control are critical.

Final Recommendation

Both extensions serve clear purposes:

• Live Seating keeps things simple, fast, and structured.
• Advanced Seat Plan Builder unlocks full creative and functional freedom for complex seating needs.

If your events are growing in complexity—or you want premium seat presentation—the Advanced Seat Plan Builder is the natural upgrade.