Planning Pod is fully customizable to fit any of your event management and business needs, regardless of what business you are in. Let us create the right solution for you from our 40+ time-tested tools.
Learn about Planning Pod and why 70,000+ event and hospitality professionals have chosen our platform and company to help them manage their events and businesses.
Access expert guidance and insights via our blog, webinars and white papers. Learn about using our platform via our Help Center. Or contact us with questions.
Planning Pod is fully customizable to fit any of your event management and business needs, regardless of what business you are in. Let us create the right solution for you from our 40+ time-tested tools.
Learn about Planning Pod and why 70,000+ event and hospitality professionals have chosen our platform and company to help them manage their events and businesses.
Access expert guidance and insights via our blog, webinars and white papers. Learn about using our platform via our Help Center. Or contact us with questions.
If you're exploring venue and event management software and comparing options like Weven,consider Planning Pod as a more comprehensive, customizable alternative.
Choosing the right software is crucial for your business's success, and finding a complete solution can make all the difference. To help you decide, we've compiled an objective comparison based on user feedback, publicly available information, and details from Weven's website.
See why Planning Pod is a popular Weven alternative
With Planning Pod you get:
A tailored solution that has all the features you need to streamline your operations and increase revenue.
A comprehensive set of 40+ battle-tested tools to choose from, including event, venue, catering, booking, and billing management.
Intuitive automations and workflows to streamline processes, as well as custom reports, dashboards, and charts.
Integrated email w/ central inbox to manage all business and event communications in one place.
Comparing Planning Pod and Weven
Primary Focus & Target Market
Platform Scope
Floor Plans
Sales
Catering/F&B Management
Client Communication & Collaboration
Guest & Attendee Management
Financial Tools
Event Insurance
Reporting & Dashboards
For any type of venue or event organization looking to streamline operations and increase revenue.
Full suite of event, venue, catering, and business management tools.
Dedicated floor plan setup, design, and seating charts for detailed and accurate layouts.
Full suite of sales tools, including robust and customizable sales pipelines, lead management, proposals, contracts, and e-signatures.
Advanced catering tools including food/beverage/equipment management, customizable packages and bundles, and banquet event orders.
Integrated email with centralized inbox, allowing the management of all business and event emails directly inside the interface.
Full collection of event registration & ticketing tools, including guest lists with RSVP tracking and check-in functionality.
Full invoicing, integrated online payments, budget management, credit card and ACH payment processing.
Embedded event host liability and cancellation insurance offerings for clients, enabling them to purchase multiple types of coverage in one transaction without having to leave the platform.
Fully customizable reports, dashboards, and charts to achieve a clear picture of business performance and keep all stakeholders in the loop.
Perfect Venue
Primarily for unique wedding and non-traditional event venues.
Features are limited to client coordination and document collection for booked events.
Users can upload existing floor plans, but the platform does not include integrated floor plan setup and design tools.
Focuses on contracts and document collection; proposals are not explicitly listed as a core feature.
Limited F&B management, and banquet event orders are not listed as a feature.
Features in-app messaging, but communication threads may require using external email/SMS, complicating a unified client record.
Can collect final details like guest counts and meal selections, but does not offer built-in ticketing or full registration.
Supports basic invoicing and payment reminders via integration, but lacks integrated budget management.
No embedded event insurance is offered.
No customizable business reporting is offered.
Ready to streamline and grow your event business?
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