How we
compare
See how Event Schedule stacks up against Eventbrite, Luma, Ticket Tailor, and Google Calendar.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Eventbrite | Luma | Ticket Tailor | Google Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | |||||
| Free plan | (forever) | Free to publish events | (forever) | Free events only | (forever) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (first year free) | Free (fees on tickets) | $59/mo | From $0.28/ticket | Free |
| Platform fees | 0% | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket | 5% (free plan), 0% (Plus) | $0.28-$0.60/ticket | N/A (no ticketing) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in (included above) | Built-in | Stripe/PayPal/Square | |
| Events & Ticketing | |||||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | ||||
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | ||||
| Online events | (Free) | ||||
| Integrations | |||||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | native 2-way sync | N/A | ||
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | ||||
| Newsletters | (Free) | ||||
| Customization | |||||
| Custom domains | (Pro) | (Plus) | (paid) | ||
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (Plus) | (paid) | ||
| Custom fields | (Free) | ||||
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | ||||
| Unique Features | |||||
| AI event parsing (incl. agenda scanning) | (Pro) | ||||
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | ||||
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | Multiple calendars | |||
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | ||||
| Team collaboration | (Free) | 3 admins (free), 5 (Plus) | |||
| Platform | |||||
| REST API | (Pro) | (Plus) | |||
| Open source | |||||
| Selfhosting |
Detailed Comparisons
Dive deeper into how Event Schedule compares with each platform.
Eventbrite
0% platform fees vs 3.7% + $1.79/ticket. Plus custom domains, AI features, and open source.
CompareLuma
$5/mo vs $59/mo for comparable features. Zero platform fees and fully open source.
CompareTicket Tailor
Flat $5/mo vs per-ticket fees. Plus calendar sync, newsletters, and selfhosting.
CompareGoogle Calendar
Purpose-built event platform vs personal scheduling tool. Ticketing, public pages, and AI features.
CompareWhy Event Schedule?
Key advantages that set us apart from the competition.
0% Platform Fees
We never take a cut of your ticket sales. You only pay standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30).
Open Source
Fully open source and selfhostable. No vendor lock-in. Your data stays yours, always.
Self-Hosting
Deploy on your own server for complete control. No other platform in this comparison offers that.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and our AI extracts dates, times, locations, and descriptions automatically.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. No other platform offers both.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics automatically. No design skills required, unique to Event Schedule.
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