Scorecard
Event Schedule vs Brown Paper Tickets
A modern, actively developed alternative to Brown Paper Tickets.
35/40
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 5 are a match or go to Brown Paper Tickets.
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 Brown Paper Tickets, in 40 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 | Brown Paper Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 2 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan | Included forever | Free to list |
| Paid plan price (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Free (fees on tickets) |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | $0.99 + 5% per ticket (buyer-paid) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in |
| Events & Ticketing 10 of 13 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Limited |
| Ticket waitlist (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Check-in dashboard (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sale notifications (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sales data export (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Recurring events | Included Free | Included |
| Online events (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Limited |
| Free event RSVP | Included Free | Included |
| 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 |
| Individual tickets (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Integrations 3 of 3 to Event Schedule | ||
| Google Calendar sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| 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 | Basic email |
| Customization 5 of 5 to Event Schedule | ||
| Custom domains (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Remove branding (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Custom CSS (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Modern event pages (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included responsive, customizable | Dated design |
| Embeddable calendar (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Limited widget |
| Unique Features 11 of 11 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 |
| Event boost (ads) (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | 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 4 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Limited |
| Webhooks (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| 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.
35 of the 40 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Brown Paper Tickets that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
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.
Both columns
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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 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 Brown Paper Tickets.
Is it easy to switch from Brown Paper Tickets to Event Schedule?
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.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to Brown Paper Tickets?
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.
Is Event Schedule actively maintained?
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.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 35 of 40 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.