# Planning Pod vs Total Party Planner

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Total Party Planner

| Attribute | Planning Pod | Total Party Planner |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.2 (40% (low)) | 60.5 (73% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Software combining business operations (CRM, proposals, invoicing, payments) with event-specific tools (floor plans, timelines, attendee management, food-and-beverage tracking) in a single integrated system for event professionals and venues. It is indexed under Catering Management.","source":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","question":"What is Planning Pod?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Planning Pod. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","question":"What platforms does Planning Pod support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Planning Pod, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","question":"Can Planning Pod be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for Planning Pod, including Zapier, QuickBooks, Freshbooks, Adyen, Stripe, Square, Google Sheets and Google Calendar, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","question":"What does Planning Pod integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Planning Pod is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","question":"Where is Planning Pod available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A web-based software suite that consolidates event logistics, invoicing, payment processing, staff scheduling, menu costing, and customer communication for catering service providers of all sizes. It is indexed under Catering Management.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"What is Total Party Planner?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Total Party Planner is a paid product; published pricing starts at $25 per additional user per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Nibble, Feast and Delicacy). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"How much does Total Party Planner cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Total Party Planner. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"What platforms does Total Party Planner support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Total Party Planner, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"Can Total Party Planner be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for Total Party Planner, including QuickBooks, Google, Nowsta, StaffMate, ChefTec, Outlook, Mailchimp and prismm. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"What does Total Party Planner integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Total Party Planner. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Total Party Planner not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","question":"What security certifications does Total Party Planner have?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Software combining business operations (CRM, proposals, invoicing, payments) with event-specific tools (floor plans, timelines, attendee management, food-and-beverage tracking) in a single integrated system for event professionals and venues. | A web-based platform for catering businesses to manage events, staff scheduling, proposals, invoicing, and recipe costing with built-in integrations for accounting and scheduling systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_saas","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","banquet_event_order_beo_generation":true,"proposal_crm_and_pipeline_tracking":true,"delivery_driver_routing_and_dispatch":false,"event_staff_scheduling_and_timesheets":false,"digital_contracts_e_signature_integration":true,"packing_lists_and_equipment_rental_tracking":true,"recipe_scaling_and_master_kitchen_prep_lists":true,"b2b_corporate_ordering_portal_drop_off_catering":true,"deposit_invoicing_and_installment_payment_collection":true}` | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_saas","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","banquet_event_order_beo_generation":true,"proposal_crm_and_pipeline_tracking":true,"delivery_driver_routing_and_dispatch":false,"event_staff_scheduling_and_timesheets":true,"digital_contracts_e_signature_integration":true,"packing_lists_and_equipment_rental_tracking":true,"recipe_scaling_and_master_kitchen_prep_lists":true,"b2b_corporate_ordering_portal_drop_off_catering":true,"deposit_invoicing_and_installment_payment_collection":true}` |
| integrations.count | 13 | 8 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Freshbooks"},{"name":"Adyen"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Google Sheets"},{"name":"Google Calendar"},{"name":"Zoho"},{"name":"SmartDraw"},{"name":"Social Tables"},{"name":"Basecamp"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Google"},{"name":"Nowsta"},{"name":"StaffMate"},{"name":"ChefTec"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"prismm"},{"name":"StaffMate Online","native":true,"category":"scheduling","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Google Calendar","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Apple iCal","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"calendar","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"From $59/month (annual billing). Variable pricing scales with event volume","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://planningpod.com/blog/honeybook-vs-dubsado-vs-planning-pod-vs-17hats-event-business-management-software-competitors-pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T10:28:32.381Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Nibble","summary":"1 included user; $25/month per additional user","minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional user","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Ideal for start-up caterers, solo caterers, and small businesses","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Feast","summary":"2 included users; $25/month per additional user; includes CRM module","minSeats":2,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional user","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Perfect for caterers, venues, nonprofits, corporate events, food trucks, mobile operations, and restaurants","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Delicacy","summary":"3 included users; $25/month per additional user; enterprise features","minSeats":3,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"additional user","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Built for robust catering operations, universities, stadiums, arenas, and enterprise-level teams","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"TPPorder (Nibble)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"TPPorder (Feast)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"TPPorder (Delicacy)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":119,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Setup Fee","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":299,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"TPPorder Initial Data Entry","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":500,"currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Custom Lead Capture Form","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":10,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Monthly or annual subscriptions (10% discount annually) starting with Nibble tier; $299 one-time setup fee per plan","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://totalpartyplanner.com/catering-software-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T21:11:33.379Z","startingPrice":{"unit":"additional user","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":25,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Catering Management)

| Capability | Planning Pod | Total Party Planner |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | Cloud web app |
| Banquet event order beo generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recipe scaling and master kitchen prep lists | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proposal CRM and pipeline tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital contracts e signature integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deposit invoicing and installment payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Packing lists and equipment rental tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery driver routing and dispatch | ✗ | ✗ |
| B2B corporate ordering portal drop off catering | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event staff scheduling and timesheets | ✗ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | ✗ |
| ISO 27001 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly saas | Flat monthly saas |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T13:44:54.602Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*