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Planning Hub: Event Management Software

Planning Hub helps event professionals organize tasks, timelines, and vendor coordination. It is designed for teams that need to manage venue logistics and payment processing in one location.

Pricing

Pricing starts at a free Basic plan, with paid tiers (Plus, Pro, Enterprise) starting at $29 per month when billed annually. All plans include a 14-day free trial.

At a glance

Best for
Event Planning Companies, Event Venues, Event Vendors, Rental Companies, Photographers
Key use cases
Event Coordination, Vendor Management, Venue Operations, Payment Collection, Equipment Logistics
Integrations
Google Calendar, WooCommerce
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How AI is used

Planning Hub is an event management tool designed for the needs of planners, venues, and vendors. It provides a centralized space to handle the operational side of event execution, from task lists to inventory and invoicing.

The software is built for users who coordinate multiple parties, such as rental companies, photographers, and venues. It includes tools for managing venue constraints, such as elevator dimensions and loading timelines, which may help reduce coordination errors.

Buyers should note that the free Basic plan is limited; it supports collaborating on events created by others but does not allow users to create their own events. Those needing full management capabilities should confirm a paid tier.

The platform focuses on reducing the reliance on long email threads by keeping documents, schedules, and payment tracking in a shared hub.

Key Features

  • Event Timelines and Agendas

    Tools for creating and managing event schedules, including separate loading timelines for set-up and tear-down.

  • Vendor and Venue Management

    Supports COI management, preferred vendor systems, RFP handling, and venue profiles with space dimensions.

  • Inventory and Booking Controls

    Includes inventory availability management and tools designed to prevent double-bookings of spaces and equipment.

  • Financial Tools

    Supports budget tracking, proposal generation, and invoice payment processing.

  • Staff and Task Coordination

    Provides staff scheduling, task management with auto-population for recurring events, and email alerts.

  • Administrative Tools

    Supports electronic signatures, file sharing, and custom automations.

Use Cases

  • Event Coordination

    Managing event tasks, timelines, and team collaboration on a central dashboard.

  • Vendor Management

    Sending RFPs and coordinating with a preferred vendor marketplace.

  • Venue Operations

    Maintaining venue guides with loading area details and elevator dimensions to share with vendors.

  • Payment Collection

    Sending invoices and processing payments through the platform.

  • Equipment Logistics

    Tracking inventory and cross-referencing equipment sizes with venue access points.

Integrations

  • Google Calendar
  • WooCommerce

FAQ

Who is the Planning Hub Basic plan designed for?

The Basic plan is intended for individuals or companies who need to collaborate on events created by other users but do not need to create their own events.

Does Planning Hub offer a free trial?

Yes, all plans include a 14-day free trial.

How does the software help with venue logistics?

It allows venues to create guides with dimensions for elevators and doors, which the software can cross-reference with equipment to help prevent fitment issues.

Source category: Operations

Source subcategory: Event Management

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