Scorecard
Event Schedule vs Eventbrite
A simpler, more affordable alternative to Eventbrite with zero platform fees.
24/42
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 18 are a match or go to Eventbrite.
Every line on this card is scored from the same table below. Nothing is averaged, weighted or rounded.
Import from Eventbrite
Bring your Eventbrite events with you
Connect your Eventbrite account and import all your events in one click. No manual data entry or copy-pasting needed.
- Event details and descriptions
- Ticket types and pricing
- Venue information
- Event images
Connect your account
Link your Eventbrite account with one click.
Select your events
Browse your Eventbrite events and choose which to import.
Import instantly
All details, tickets, venues, and images transfer automatically.
Importing is on the Pro plan. Publishing your schedule and its dates stays free forever.
The card
Scored line by line.
A feature-by-feature comparison of Event Schedule and Eventbrite, in 42 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 | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Free to publish events |
| 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% | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in (included above) |
| Events & Ticketing 2 of 13 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Pro | Included |
| Ticket waitlist | Included Pro | Included |
| Check-in dashboard | Included Pro | Included |
| Sale notifications | Included Pro | Included |
| Sales data export | Included Pro | Included |
| Recurring events | Included Free | Included |
| Online events | Included Free | Included |
| Free event RSVP | Included Free | Included |
| Event polls (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included |
| Post-event feedback (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Individual tickets | Included Pro | Included |
| Integrations 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Eventbrite auto-import (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not applicable |
| Google Calendar sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | No native 2-way sync |
| CalDAV sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Newsletters | Included Free | Included |
| Customization 3 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 fields | Included Pro | Included |
| Custom CSS (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included |
| Unique Features 10 of 12 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) | Included Pro | Included paid |
| 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 |
| Team collaboration | Included Enterprise | Included |
| 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 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| 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.
24 of the 42 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Eventbrite that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
0% Platform Fees
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket. With Event Schedule, you keep 100% of your revenue minus standard Stripe processing.
Custom Domain
Use your own domain for your event pages. Eventbrite does not offer custom domain support at any price.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and our AI extracts all the details automatically. Unique to Event Schedule.
Open Source
Fully open source with no vendor lock-in. Selfhost on your own server instead of depending on Eventbrite's platform and fee structure.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Eventbrite lacks native two-way calendar sync.
Eventbrite Auto-Import
Connect your Eventbrite account and import all your events in one click. Event details, tickets, venues, and images are transferred automatically.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
About Eventbrite
Eventbrite is one of the largest event ticketing platforms, widely used for conferences, festivals, and community events. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for event promotion and ticket sales.
Eventbrite's strengths
- Large marketplace with built-in event discovery and audience
- Comprehensive event promotion and marketing tools
- Established brand with wide consumer recognition
Why choose Event Schedule?
Event Schedule gives you everything Eventbrite offers for ticketing, plus features Eventbrite lacks, all without platform fees eating into your revenue.
What you get
- Zero platform fees vs Eventbrite's 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket
- One-click Eventbrite import brings your events, tickets, and venues over automatically
- Custom domains and full branding control that Eventbrite doesn't offer at any price
- AI-powered event parsing, flyer generation, and two-way Google Calendar sync
A fresh card
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. Bring your Eventbrite events across with the importer above, or paste the details in and let the AI do the typing.
01
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
02
Add your events
Import your events directly from Eventbrite, use 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 Eventbrite.
Can I import my existing Eventbrite events?
Yes. With the Pro plan, you can connect your Eventbrite account and import your events in bulk. Event details, ticket types, venues, and images are all transferred automatically.
Is it easy to switch from Eventbrite to Event Schedule?
Yes. There is no need to migrate your Eventbrite history. Create a free schedule, add your upcoming events (or use AI import to paste and parse them), and share your new schedule URL with your audience.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to Eventbrite?
Eventbrite charges 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket on paid events. Event Schedule charges zero platform fees at every plan level. The Pro plan is a flat $5/mo regardless of how many tickets you sell.
Does Event Schedule have an event marketplace like Eventbrite?
Event Schedule focuses on giving organizers their own branded schedule pages rather than a shared marketplace. You get a dedicated URL, custom domain support, and embeddable calendar widgets to drive discovery from your own channels.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 24 of 42 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.