Scorecard
Event Schedule vs Eventzilla
A flat-rate open source alternative to Eventzilla with zero per-ticket fees.
20/41
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 21 are a match or go to Eventzilla.
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 Eventzilla, in 41 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 | Eventzilla |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Free for free events only |
| Paid plan price (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | $1.50/ticket + up to 2.9% |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | 1.9% to 2.9% (Pro/Plus plans) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe/PayPal (separate fees) |
| Events & Ticketing 1 of 13 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Pro | Included kiosk mode |
| 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 live streaming |
| Free event RSVP | Included Free | Included |
| Event polls | Included Pro | Included surveys |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included |
| Post-event feedback | Included Pro | Included surveys |
| 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 | Not offered Mailchimp/HubSpot integration |
| Customization 1 of 5 to Event Schedule | ||
| Custom domains | Included Enterprise | Included Plus/Unlimited |
| Remove branding | Included Pro | Included Plus/Unlimited |
| 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 |
| Embeddable calendar (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Widget only |
| Private/password-protected events | Included Enterprise | Included |
| 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 2 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| Webhooks | Included Pro | Included Zapier |
| 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.
20 of the 41 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Eventzilla that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Flat $5/mo Pricing
No per-ticket fees ever. Eventzilla charges $1.50/ticket plus up to 2.9% in platform fees.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Eventzilla has no calendar integration.
Built-in Newsletters
Engage your audience directly with built-in newsletters. Eventzilla requires third-party integrations.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details and AI extracts everything automatically. Not available on Eventzilla.
Open Source & Selfhosted
Full source code access and selfhosting option. Eventzilla is a closed-source hosted-only platform.
Fan Engagement
Let attendees share videos and comments on events. Eventzilla focuses on registration and ticketing.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
About Eventzilla
Eventzilla is an event registration and ticketing platform offering per-ticket pricing across multiple tiers. Plans range from $1.50/registration (Basic) to $5,999/year (Unlimited). It includes features like badge printing, speaker management, live streaming, and CRM integrations.
Eventzilla's strengths
- Badge printing with customizable templates and QR codes
- Speaker and session management for conferences
- Native integrations with Zapier, HubSpot, and Salesforce
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 Eventzilla.
Is it easy to switch from Eventzilla to Event Schedule?
Yes. Create a free schedule and add your events manually or via AI import. Share your new schedule URL and start selling tickets immediately. No complex migration needed.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to Eventzilla?
Eventzilla charges $1.50/ticket plus up to 2.9% in platform fees depending on the plan. Event Schedule Pro is a flat $5/mo with zero platform fees, making costs predictable regardless of ticket volume.
Can Event Schedule handle registration features like Eventzilla?
Yes. Event Schedule includes ticketing with custom fields, QR check-ins, a live dashboard, ticket waitlists, and sales CSV export. It also adds features Eventzilla lacks, like Google Calendar sync, newsletters, and AI event import.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 20 of 41 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.