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Cvent Event Diagramming

Cvent Event Diagramming
Formerly Social Tables

Overview

What is Cvent Event Diagramming?

Cvent Event Diagramming (Social Tables) is a software application that allows event planners and properties to work together online. Cvent's cloud-based hospitality software positions event properties to increase sales and work more collaboratively and efficiently with their event, and meeting…

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Cvent Social Tables has been widely used by event planners and designers looking to accurately design and visualize the space needed for …
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Simple and Effective

8 out of 10
April 11, 2022
Incentivized
Cvent Social Tables is great to give the client a visual of what the space will look like. It is also valuable to make sure that you and …
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Helpful Visuals

10 out of 10
March 15, 2022
This product has helped us sketch out what our needs will be with a venue and how we can best design an event to be successful for us, our …
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Great event planning tool!

9 out of 10
December 19, 2021
I used Cvent Event Diagramming to create floor plans for events. We used it to make sure the layout was accurate and proportional, and …
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Pricing

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ESSENTIAL

$0

Cloud

PROFESSIONAL

$199

Cloud
per month billed annually

CUSTOM PACKAGE

Contact

Cloud

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.socialtables.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $199 per month billed annually
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Product Details

What is Cvent Event Diagramming?

Cvent Event Diagramming (Social Tables) is a software application that allows event planners and properties to work together online. Cvent's cloud-based hospitality software positions event properties to increase sales and work more collaboratively and efficiently with their event, and meeting customers. The vendor boasts over 175,000 unique users who rely on Social Tables and state that over 4 million events have been planned within the platform.

Cvent Event Diagramming Features

  • Supported: Showcase a space: Sell the vision of the space with accurate floor plans and differentiating details planners need to know.
  • Supported: Create custom diagrams fast: Provide a personalized experience and save time with templates, favorites, and customizable objects.
  • Supported: Collaborate in real-time: Strengthen relationships by inviting clients or vendors to watch and comment as changes are made on diagrams they can see.

Cvent Event Diagramming Screenshots

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Cvent Event Diagramming Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web
Supported LanguagesEnglish, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Cvent Event Diagramming starts at $199.

AutoCAD, Amadeus Sales & Event Management, and Room Viewer are common alternatives for Cvent Event Diagramming.

Reviewers rate Mobile Application highest, with a score of 6.7.

The most common users of Cvent Event Diagramming are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

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Cvent Social Tables has been widely used by event planners and designers looking to accurately design and visualize the space needed for their events. With its user-friendly interface and accurate dimensions, users have utilized the software to check layouts, arrange buffet tables, sponsor booths, and more before their events. It has proven especially valuable in situations where social distancing is required, as it allows event planners to create visual seating plans and layouts that adhere to health and safety guidelines. The program facilitates seamless organization of event floor plans across departments, making diagramming and layout tasks much easier. Not only does it save time by eliminating manual seating chart processes for large events, but it also improves communication with attendees through features such as exporting reports and importing data to CRM systems. By providing professional diagrams and allowing control over room layouts, Cvent Social Tables eliminates the need for outsourcing and offers a more convenient alternative to other programs. It has become a preferred choice for event planners, hotel contacts, third-party planning companies, and vendors alike due to its ability to streamline event planning processes and improve the overall attendee experience.

User Interface: Many users have praised the user interface of the software, describing it as seamless, aesthetically pleasing, and highly functional. Several reviewers have mentioned that they found the interface to be intuitive and easy to navigate, even for inexperienced planners.

Rich Features: Numerous users appreciated the well-developed features of the software. They stated that the developers clearly understand event planning and conference centers. Many reviewers liked the rich inventory of equipment and features that can be added to floor plans, as well as the tools provided to communicate and track space needs. Some users felt that this extensive range of features set this software apart from others in the market.

Seamless Collaboration: The collaboration feature is one of the favorite aspects of this software for many users. They find it easy to work with meeting planners and show them changes in real-time. This collaborative aspect enhances communication efficiency between teams, making event planning a smoother process overall.

Cons:

  1. Limited customization options: Some users have expressed frustration with the inability to customize standard equipment features, such as setting a standard podium size. Additionally, they have mentioned the lack of a note feature for updated layouts being emailed back and forth.
  2. Integration and compatibility issues: Several reviewers have mentioned difficulties in integrating with other events platforms like EMS and suggested automatic linking of maps to Reservations in booking software. Furthermore, some users have found the software's integration with CVENT's platform to be convoluted.
  3. User interface and performance concerns: Users have reported that the support provided by Social Tables is subpar. They also noted occasional lagging of the software, which could be attributed either to their internet connection or the program itself. In addition, there were mentions of freezing or errors occurring while using the software, along with slower response times on mobile devices.

Users commonly recommend the following actions when using Social Tables:

  1. Try out the software for free and upgrade for more features. Users suggest taking advantage of the free trial period to get a feel for the software's capabilities before deciding to upgrade for additional features.

  2. Utilize demo and try with own space and furniture. It is highly recommended to request a demonstration of the software and try it with your own venue space and furniture to assess its suitability and ease of use.

  3. Combine with other event management tools. Users advise combining Social Tables with another event management tool for a more comprehensive event planning experience. They specifically mention using it in conjunction with Social Tables for improved diagrams and layouts.

These recommendations indicate that users find value in trying out the software, utilizing demos, and integrating it with other tools to enhance their event planning capabilities.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cvent Event Diagramming is used in our organization to create floorplans and mapping of events. It is an easy tool to assist with seating charts. The program is quite easy to use and understand - essentially a drag and drop system. This is a good product if you are often creating seating charts or room designs.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use the Cvent Event Diagramming tool to show the set up crew exactly how the event needs to be set up. It is a powerful tool so nothing is misunderstood and everything cal fall into place where it should be. The changes are easy to make and you can share the floor plan with clients, cres, and catering.
Lesley Irminger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use this for diagraming all of our student center spaces in order to ensure compliance with fire code and capacity needs. I've also used Vizio and Powerpoint. But neither can do "scale!"
Luciana Cis | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The Cvent Event Diagramming tool, also known as Social Tables, is used by the Meeting & Events team in our organization. Planners and Event Organizers take advantage of this tool to create the best layout for their in-person events while respecting our organization's Health & Safety rules. We take the COVID-19 pandemic quite seriously and we will never put our clients or employees at risk and this tool excels at that.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cvent Event Diagramming is an intuitive program that helps bring the room set-up to life. I appreciate having this tool to show my vendors and hotel contact the vision of how I would like the room set-up. I also like the ability to give them access so they can collaborate with me and help design the room layout.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I took the free course to gain professional experience and better understanding about spacing, arrangements, and practical designs for conferences and events. The program was easy to follow and I would recommend it to others who are just starting in the field or even those venues that are established. It’s easy to use and the training is purposeful.
March 15, 2022

Helpful Visuals

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
This product has helped us sketch out what our needs will be with a venue and how we can best design an event to be successful for us, our colleagues, and our partners and attendees. Being able to have a visual tool in event planning is hugely helpful and valuable to a successful event and experience for attendees.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I used Cvent Event Diagramming to create floor plans for events. We used it to make sure the layout was accurate and proportional, and that we could fit the necessary furniture and technology into the room when fully occupied. I like that you can accurately design the space needed. I would recommend it to any event planner/designer of any company/industry.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cvent Event Diagramming is being used by my organization's Event Services team. As a Corporate Event Planner, it helps me visualize space and plan events accordingly. I am able to work with hotels and venues in real time to collaborate on logistics. Cvent Event Diagramming makes work more efficient and I highly recommend it.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used Cvent Event Diagramming for clients. We used the diagramming to check layouts, arrange buffet, tables, sponsor booths, etc. to determine it would work. Each item is great to help the event coordinator to check sizing and layouts before the event, and to show our client how things will look during the event. This helps in predicting final costs and producing a budget.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Social tables is being used by my team and the event sales team. We use it to create layouts and floor plans for our events. We use it for specific spaces and venues across our facilities. We love social tables because it is so easy to use and we are able to drop blank floor plans of our space into the design.
August 07, 2021

Cvent Review

Bryce Ziemer | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
My company uses Cvent for creating a shareable workplace to plan incentive travel trips and company meeting events. Cvent allows us to hold all the information for the simultaneous projects we run all on one database that all of our coworkers are able to access. I, myself, personally work on the registration end of Cvent and we really enjoy the capabilities for creating websites both front and back sides, and the registration fields are easy to use.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cvent social tables is being used across multiple departments in our organization for a variety of events. It helps us seamlessly and easily organize our event floor plans across departments/siloed teams. It makes diagramming and layout of event space so easy. This has always been an arduous task with other vendors, but no more!
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This program is being used solely by the events department to organize and plan seating charts and room placements for our conferences. It allows us to properly plan out room capacities, seating charts and layouts, and saves our team time when set-up day comes around. It also allows us to effectively communicate with our vendors and hotel events team on how the rooms can be set up, fire marshal approvals, and exact expectations prior to the event.
Leo Young | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our University Conference Center department uses Social Tables to create floor plan layouts for our meeting and event space. Event Planners and I use the software to develop and share with clients accurate depictions of how an event space can be setup and what it will look like. Social Tables makes the challenge of communicating vision of an event with a client an easy challenge to overcome and thrive through.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Cvent Social Tables is used to diagram event space as well as manage attendees attending events. This meets the needs of both the venue as well as the meeting planner using that venue. Especially during this time of social distancing, it is incredibly useful to correctly allocate our meeting space based on the size of a customer's meeting to keep with CDC guidelines.
February 11, 2021

Social Tables Review

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
[Cvent Social Tables is used] primarily for visual seating and layouts to create dynamic room flows. This will be increasingly important and social distancing in onsite room sets is required.
Lisa Kelley, CMP | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Social tables within our Events Department for all mixers and signature events. Primarily, this is how we check in attendees to measure our overall engagement. We then export the report and import the data to our CRM so our sales team can follow up with attendees. We also use Social Tables when creating diagrams with our venues, and assigning seating arrangements.
Madison Spears | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I have used Cvent Social Tables to create floor plans for clients and brides. I worked in the Wedding Industry in Dallas doing event design. We used Social Tables to make sure the layout was proportionate, we could add in drape to see how much we needed to cover certain walls, make sure dining tables would fit, make sure buffets would work, etc. I love the thought behind each and every item that can be used in Social Tables to really make sure the designer is able to accurately design the space needed. I do not often run into items that I wish I could place on my floor plans because the list is very comprehensive. This allows for our clients to get a better feel for the design as well as we can see how many tables they may need to rent, how many different centerpieces, etc.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use SocialTables to arrange the floor plan for our events. It allows us to easily communicate with the event venues what we expect, coordinates seating and room turnover, communicates with event design professionals, and more. It is used by our event planning department only at this point in time but may be expanded at a later date.
Ruslana Milikhiker, CEM | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use Social Tables to create floor plans and share them amongst our team. It's a great collaboration tool with our AV partner, the hotel, and the event team. We also like being able to have an inventory of floor plans from past events to be able to reference them when creating and editing new event diagrams.
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