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Planning Pod vs Xola
Both stand on event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Planning Pod if your venue needs event bookings, sales workflows, payments, and reporting in a browser-based system. Look elsewhere if native mobile apps or touch-friendly Floorplans are essential; pricing is on request, with the listed single-location subscription at $199,319 a month.
Visit Planning PodXola brings reservations, payments, distribution, and daily tour operations into one system. It is a paid service with no free plan, while exact pricing is provided through contact with Xola and one listed plan includes transaction charges.
Visit XolaThe facts
| Planning Pod | Xola | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Planning Pod | Xola |
| Website | planningpod.com | xola.com |
| On event management software | #113 of 181 | #109 of 181 |
Planning Pod: what it does well
- Combines booking calendars, floor plans, and venue operations.
- Supports proposals with e-signatures and contact management.
- Processes credit card and ACH payments.
- Includes customizable reporting and dashboards.
- Connects with named services including QuickBooks and Google.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Native iPhone and Android apps are not offered.
- Floorplans is not formatted for touch-screen devices.
- Internet access is required.
Xola: what it does well
- Mobile checkout supports coupons and add-ons
- Command Center manages bookings and availability
- More than 80 App Store integrations
- API and webhooks support custom workflows
- iPhone and Android operational app
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid pricing includes transaction charges
- Pricing requires contacting Xola
- Integration range may require setup
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