Scorecard
Event Schedule vs DICE
A transparent, fee-free alternative to DICE for event organizers.
35/40
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 5 are a match or go to DICE.
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 DICE, 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 | DICE |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 2 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan | Included forever | Free for organizers |
| Paid plan price (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Free (fees on buyers) |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | Service fee on buyers |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in |
| Events & Ticketing 10 of 13 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Pro | Included app-based |
| 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 (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Limited |
| Online events | Included Free | Included livestream |
| Free event RSVP (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 |
| 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 | Push notifications |
| 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 |
| Custom event pages (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included full control | Template-based |
| Embeddable calendar (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Widget only |
| 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 DICE that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Web-First Access
DICE requires fans to download their app to buy tickets. Event Schedule works in any browser - no app install required, no friction for your audience.
Direct Payments
With DICE, they control the money and pay you later. Event Schedule connects directly to your Stripe account - funds go straight to you.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync keeps your schedule always up to date. DICE has no calendar integration whatsoever.
Fan Videos & Comments
Let fans share videos and comments on your events, building a community around your shows. DICE offers no fan-generated content features.
Custom Event Pages
Design your event pages with custom themes, colors, backgrounds, and your own domain. DICE locks every event into the same app template.
Newsletters
Reach your audience directly with built-in newsletters. DICE limits you to push notifications that only work if fans have the app installed.
Both columns
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About DICE
DICE is a mobile-first ticketing platform focused on live music, nightlife, and entertainment events. It handles ticket distribution, fan engagement, and event discovery through its app.
DICE's strengths
- Strong focus on live music and nightlife events
- Mobile-first app with curated event discovery
- Anti-scalping technology with mobile-only tickets
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 DICE.
Is it easy to switch from DICE to Event Schedule?
Yes. Unlike DICE, Event Schedule works in any browser so your audience does not need to download an app. Create a free schedule, add your events, and share a direct link. Your fans can browse and buy tickets instantly.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to DICE?
DICE absorbs its fees into ticket prices, meaning fans pay more than your listed price. Event Schedule charges zero platform fees and connects directly to your Stripe account, so you control exactly what attendees pay.
Does Event Schedule support music and nightlife events like DICE?
Yes. Event Schedule handles any event type including concerts, festivals, and nightlife. You get ticketing with QR check-ins, event graphics generation, and a shareable schedule page, without being locked into a single event genre.
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.