Event Schedule
vs Eventbrite
A simpler, more affordable alternative to Eventbrite with zero platform fees.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Eventbrite |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | Free to publish events |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (first year free) | Free (fees on tickets) |
| Platform fees | 0% | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in (included above) |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | native 2-way sync |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Pro) | |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | |
| Custom fields | (Free) | |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI event parsing | (Pro) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Team collaboration | (Free) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Eventbrite that make Event Schedule the better choice.
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 or use our hosted platform.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Eventbrite lacks native two-way calendar sync.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics automatically. No design skills needed, a feature unique to Event Schedule.
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 offers a unique combination of features that no other platform matches: zero platform fees, open source transparency, and powerful AI tools.
- Zero platform fees on all ticket sales, at any plan level
- Fully open source with selfhosting option for complete control
- AI-powered event parsing and automatic graphics generation
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
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