Replace Calendly for Events
Event scheduling built for audiences, not one-on-ones.
For organizers using appointment scheduling for public events
Where Calendly limits you for events
Calendly was not built for event management. Here is where it leaves gaps.
Calendly charges $10/month per user for its Standard plan. Event Schedule is free for unlimited events and public pages, with ticketing at $5/month and no per-user fees.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
What Event Schedule gives you over Calendly
Purpose-built features that replace the workarounds.
Public Event Pages
Every event gets a shareable page with full details, images, and ticket purchasing. Built for audiences, not meeting invitees.
Ticketing & Payments
Sell tickets with multiple ticket types, promo codes, and zero platform fees. Calendly cannot process event payments.
Google Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar sync keeps your events updated automatically. Similar calendar integration, designed for events.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics and AI flyers automatically. Promote your events visually on social media.
Audience Building
Subscribers, newsletters, and fan engagement tools help you build an audience. Calendly focuses on individual scheduling.
Embeddable Calendar Widget
Embed your event calendar on any website. Show your schedule wherever your audience is, not just on a scheduling page.
Calendly vs. Event Schedule
| Feature | Calendly | Event Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Public event pages | Booking pages | Full event pages |
| Ticketing & payments | Zero platform fees | |
| Google Calendar sync | Two-way sync | |
| Event graphics | AI-generated | |
| Newsletters | With A/B testing | |
| Subscriber management | ||
| Embeddable calendar | Booking widget | Full event calendar |
| Per-user pricing | $10/user/mo | No per-user fees |
Free forever. Upgrade when you're ready.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
See all plansHow to switch from Calendly in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your public schedule. Connect Google Calendar for two-way sync.
Publish your events
Add events with details, images, and ticket options. Share your schedule page with your audience.
Sell tickets and grow
Attendees buy tickets and subscribe for updates. Build your audience with every event.
No credit card required.
About Calendly
Calendly is a scheduling tool designed for booking one-on-one meetings and appointments. Some event organizers use it to schedule events, but it lacks public event pages, ticketing, and the ability to share a calendar of events with an audience.
Calendly's strengths
- Excellent for one-on-one and small group scheduling
- Calendar integration for availability management
- Automated reminders and follow-ups for meetings
Why switch to Event Schedule?
Calendly schedules meetings. Event Schedule manages public events with ticket sales, audience building, and promotional tools.
- Public event pages with full details, images, and ticket purchasing
- Ticketing with multiple types, promo codes, and zero platform fees
- Two-way Google Calendar sync included free
- Newsletters and subscriber management to grow your audience
Calendly to Event Schedule FAQ
Common questions about switching from Calendly.
Yes. Calendly is built for one-on-one appointment scheduling. Event Schedule is built for public events with audiences. You get public event pages, ticket sales, a shareable schedule, newsletters, and event graphics that Calendly does not offer.
Yes. The free plan includes unlimited events, public event pages, Google Calendar sync, newsletters, and fan engagement features. Ticketing with zero platform fees is available on the Pro plan for $5/month.
Yes. Event Schedule includes two-way Google Calendar sync on the free plan. Events you create sync to your Google Calendar, and Google Calendar events can sync back. CalDAV sync is also supported.
Yes. Event pages include an option to add the event to Google Calendar or download an iCal file. Two-way Google Calendar sync also keeps your own calendar updated automatically when you create or edit events in Event Schedule.
Yes. Event Schedule supports recurring events with flexible scheduling patterns. Each occurrence can have its own ticket types and attendee limits, which is something Calendly cannot handle for public events.
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