Scorecard
Event Schedule vs AddEvent
A complete event platform that goes beyond "Add to Calendar" buttons.
27/36
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 9 are a match or go to AddEvent.
Every line on this card is scored from the same table below. Nothing is averaged, weighted or rounded.
The card
Scored line by line.
A feature-by-feature comparison of Event Schedule and AddEvent, in 36 lines across 6 sections. Our column names the plan behind every gated feature, because a comparison that hides the tier is not a comparison.
| Line | Event Schedule | AddEvent |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 4 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Included 100 clicks/mo, 20 RSVPs |
| Paid plan price (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $9/mo (7-day free trial) | From $36/mo |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | Not applicable no ticketing |
| Payment processing (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Not applicable no ticketing |
| Events & Calendar 7 of 10 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| QR check-ins (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Free event RSVP (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Included limited |
| Recurring events | Included Free | Included |
| Online events (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Event polls (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Promo/discount codes (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Post-event feedback (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Add to calendar buttons | Via embeds | Included core feature |
| Subscription calendars | Via CalDAV/embeds | Included core feature |
| Integrations 3 of 3 to Event Schedule | ||
| Google Calendar sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Import only (one-way) |
| CalDAV sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Newsletters (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | RSVP emails only |
| Customization 0 of 5 to Event Schedule | ||
| Custom domains | Included Enterprise | Included via support |
| Remove branding | Included Pro | Included paid plans |
| Custom fields | Included Pro | Included RSVP forms |
| Custom CSS | Included Pro | Included Professional+ |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included paid plans |
| Unique Features 10 of 10 to Event Schedule | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Event graphics gen (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sub-schedules (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Fan videos & comments (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Private/password-protected events (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Availability management (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| WhatsApp event creation (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Carpool matching (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sponsor/partner logos (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Email scheduling (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Platform 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included Small Business+ |
| Webhooks (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered Zapier only |
| Open source (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included | Not offered |
| Selfhosting (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included | Not offered |
Selfhost Event Schedule and every one of those plan chips opens: a selfhosted install resolves to Enterprise, so no line on the card is held back by a plan. Either way, ticket sales run through your own Stripe account and Event Schedule takes 0%.
Straight answers
Three lines we do not claim.
A card you can trust has to name what is missing from it. These three are true about Event Schedule no matter which platform you are holding it against.
No marketplace
You bring the audience
Your public events can be listed on the Event Schedule browse and search pages, but a listing is not a marketplace's built-in audience. What actually fills a room is your own schedule page, an embeddable calendar, a follower QR code and newsletters.
No seat maps
Ticket types, not seats
A ticket type has a name, a price and a quantity. There is no seating chart and buyers are not choosing a specific seat, so a reserved-seating house will want something else.
One team member on Free
Extra members are Enterprise
The free plan is one person per schedule. Adding team members is on Enterprise and is capped at five on the hosted platform, so do not plan on inviting a whole staff for nothing.
Everything else on this page is a line you can check for yourself. Back to the card
The margin marks
Where the marks fall our way.
27 of the 36 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over AddEvent that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Full Ticketing
Sell tickets with QR check-in and zero platform fees. AddEvent has no ticketing whatsoever.
Public Event Pages
SEO-optimized event pages with rich descriptions. AddEvent only offers calendar/RSVP landing pages.
7x More Affordable
$9/mo vs $36/mo, with far more features included.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details and AI extracts everything automatically. Not available on AddEvent.
Two-Way Calendar Sync
Bidirectional Google Calendar and CalDAV sync. AddEvent only imports one-way.
Open Source
Fully open source with selfhosting. Selfhost for full ownership of your event data and platform.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
About AddEvent
AddEvent is a calendar marketing tool focused on "Add to Calendar" buttons, subscription calendars, and RSVP collection. It helps drive event attendance through calendar engagement but does not offer ticketing or event management features.
AddEvent's strengths
- Industry-leading "Add to Calendar" buttons supporting all major calendar apps
- Subscription calendars that auto-sync updates to followers' personal calendars
- Easy integration with websites, emails, and marketing platforms
Why choose Event Schedule?
Event Schedule offers a combination no other platform matches: zero platform fees, open source transparency, and AI tools built in.
What you get
- Zero platform fees on all ticket sales, at any plan level
- Fully open source with a selfhosting option for complete control
- AI event parsing, flyer generation, and automatic event graphics
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
A fresh card
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. There is nothing to migrate and no export file to wait for.
01
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
02
Add your events
Paste event details for AI import or create events manually.
03
Share and sell
Share your schedule URL and start selling tickets.
Free forever. Upgrade when you're ready.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
See all plansFrequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from AddEvent.
Is it easy to switch from AddEvent to Event Schedule?
Yes. Create a free schedule and add your events manually or via AI import. Event Schedule provides a full event management platform, not just a calendar widget.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to AddEvent?
AddEvent charges $36/mo for its premium plan. Event Schedule Pro is $9/mo with zero platform fees. Even the free plan includes unlimited events, Google Calendar sync, and newsletters.
How is Event Schedule different from AddEvent?
AddEvent focuses on calendar add-to-calendar buttons and embeds. Event Schedule is a complete event management platform with ticketing, QR check-ins, newsletters, AI import, and public schedule pages.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
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Final tally: 27 of 36 lines to Event Schedule.
Create your free schedule today. No credit card required, and nothing taken from your ticket sales.
Open source, and yours to selfhost whenever you want it.