Replace Mailchimp for Events
Your event emails and ticketing in one place.
For organizers managing event emails in a separate platform
Where Mailchimp limits you for events
Mailchimp was not built for event management. Here is where it leaves gaps.
Mailchimp starts at $13/month for 500 contacts and goes up from there. Event Schedule newsletters are free for unlimited subscribers, and Pro at $5/month adds ticketing with zero platform fees.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
What Event Schedule gives you over Mailchimp
Purpose-built features that replace the workarounds.
Built-in Newsletters
Send event updates and promotions to subscribers directly from your schedule. A/B test subject lines to maximize opens.
Integrated Attendee Data
Your ticket buyers and subscribers are already in the system. No manual list imports or CSV juggling.
Zero Platform Fees
Sell tickets without platform fees. Only pay standard Stripe processing. Save money you would spend on Mailchimp plus ticketing.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics and flyers automatically. Promote events without needing separate design tools.
Public Schedule Page
A shareable page with all your events. Visitors can subscribe to updates and buy tickets in one place.
Automatic Subscriber Growth
Ticket buyers become subscribers automatically. Your audience list grows with every event, no manual imports needed.
Mailchimp vs. Event Schedule
| Feature | Mailchimp | Event Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Email newsletters | With A/B testing | |
| Subscriber management | Auto from ticket sales | |
| Ticketing | Zero platform fees | |
| Event pages | ||
| Event graphics | AI-generated | |
| Google Calendar sync | Two-way sync | |
| Unlimited subscribers | Paid tiers | Free |
| Platform fees | Per contact pricing | Zero |
Free forever. Upgrade when you're ready.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
See all plansHow to switch from Mailchimp in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and set up your schedule with events, branding, and ticket options.
Import your subscribers
Your attendees subscribe directly through your schedule page. New ticket buyers are added automatically.
Send your first newsletter
Write and send event updates with the built-in newsletter builder. A/B test subject lines to maximize engagement.
No credit card required.
About Mailchimp
Mailchimp is a popular email marketing platform that many event organizers use to promote events and communicate with attendees. However, using Mailchimp means managing a separate tool alongside your event platform, manually syncing attendee lists, and paying for email marketing on top of your event tools.
Mailchimp's strengths
- Powerful email automation and drip campaigns
- Advanced audience segmentation and analytics
- Large template library for marketing emails
Why switch to Event Schedule?
Mailchimp handles email, but Event Schedule combines newsletters, ticketing, and attendee management so you never juggle separate tools.
- Newsletters with A/B testing built into your event platform
- Subscriber lists that sync automatically with ticket buyers
- Zero platform fees on ticket sales, saving the cost of Mailchimp plus a ticketing tool
- Open source with selfhosting option for full data ownership
Mailchimp to Event Schedule FAQ
Common questions about switching from Mailchimp.
Yes. Event Schedule includes built-in newsletters with A/B testing, subscriber management, and automatic attendee data integration. You can send event announcements and updates directly from your schedule without a separate email tool.
Event Schedule is free for newsletters, subscriber management, and unlimited events. The Pro plan at $5/month adds ticketing with zero platform fees. Mailchimp charges based on subscriber count and can cost $20 or more per month for similar email features alone.
Event Schedule focuses on event-specific communications: newsletters to subscribers, sale confirmations, and event updates. While it does not have Mailchimp-style drip campaigns, it covers the email needs of most event organizers without requiring a separate platform.
Event Schedule builds your subscriber list organically. Visitors subscribe through your schedule page and ticket buyers are added automatically. You do not need to import a CSV since new subscribers opt in directly through your events.
Yes. Ticket buyers are automatically part of your subscriber base. You can send newsletters to all subscribers or target specific segments without manually importing attendee lists.
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