Event Schedule
vs Brown Paper Tickets
A modern, actively developed alternative to Brown Paper Tickets.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Brown Paper Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | Free to list |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Free (fees on tickets) |
| Platform fees | 0% | $0.99 + 5% per ticket (buyer-paid) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | Limited |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | |
| Online events | (Free) | Limited |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | |
| Event polls | (Pro) | |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Individual tickets | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | Basic email |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | |
| Modern event pages | (responsive, customizable) | Dated design |
| Embeddable calendar | (Free) | Limited widget |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Event boost (ads) | (Pro) | |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | |
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | |
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | Limited |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Brown Paper Tickets that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
Reliable & Active
Brown Paper Tickets is being retired and migrated to Events.com. Event Schedule is actively developed with regular updates and dependable uptime.
Modern Design
Brown Paper Tickets has a dated interface from another era. Event Schedule offers beautiful, mobile-responsive event pages with customizable themes and branding.
Fast Stripe Payouts
BPT has been known for delayed payouts to organizers. Event Schedule connects directly to your Stripe account - funds go straight to you on Stripe's standard schedule.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync keeps everything in sync automatically. Brown Paper Tickets has no calendar integration at all.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and AI extracts dates, times, and descriptions automatically. Create events in seconds instead of filling out lengthy forms.
Open Source
Fully open source so you can verify exactly how your data is handled. Selfhost for complete control, or trust our hosted platform with full transparency.
About Brown Paper Tickets
Brown Paper Tickets was a ticketing platform known for its low fees and focus on independent events. The platform is being retired and migrated to Events.com, with no new events for 2026 onward. Many organizers are seeking modern alternatives.
Brown Paper Tickets's strengths
- Historically low per-ticket fees for organizers
- Long track record in the independent event space
- Will-call and physical ticket options
Why choose Event Schedule?
Event Schedule offers a unique combination of features that no other platform matches: zero platform fees, open source transparency, and powerful AI tools.
- Zero platform fees on all ticket sales, at any plan level
- Fully open source with selfhosting option for complete control
- AI-powered event parsing, flyer generation, and automatic graphics
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
Add your events
Paste event details for AI import or create events manually.
Share and sell
Share your schedule URL and start selling tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Brown Paper Tickets.
Yes. Many organizers are moving away from Brown Paper Tickets as the platform is being retired and migrated to Events.com. Create a free schedule, add your events (AI import speeds this up), and share your new URL. You can be up and running in minutes.
Brown Paper Tickets charges $0.99 + 5% per ticket as a buyer-paid service fee. Event Schedule charges zero platform fees at any plan level. The Pro plan is a flat $5/mo for unlimited ticketing with direct Stripe payouts.
Yes. Brown Paper Tickets is being retired and migrated to Events.com. Event Schedule is built with a modern tech stack and receives regular updates. It is fully open source, so you can inspect the code, track development activity, and even selfhost it for complete control over your platform.
Ready to switch?
Create your free schedule today. No credit card required, no platform fees ever.
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