Scorecard
Event Schedule vs Pretix
A broader open source event platform with flat pricing and more built-in features.
20/41
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 21 are a match or go to Pretix.
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 Pretix, 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 | Pretix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Selfhosted only (Community Edition) |
| Hosted pricing (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | 2.5%/ticket (cap 15 EUR) |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | 2.5% per ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe/PayPal/Mollie |
| Events & Ticketing 2 of 13 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Pro | Included pretixSCAN, offline-capable |
| Ticket waitlist | Included Pro | Included automated |
| Check-in dashboard | Included Pro | Included |
| Sale notifications | Included Pro | Included |
| Sales data export | Included Pro | Included |
| Recurring events | Included Free | Included Event Series |
| Online events | Included Free | Included Venueless integration |
| Free event RSVP | Included Free | Included free tickets |
| Event polls (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included vouchers + discounts |
| Post-event feedback (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Individual tickets | Included Pro | Included |
| 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 | MailChimp integration |
| Customization 1 of 5 to Event Schedule | ||
| Custom domains | Included Enterprise | Included |
| Remove branding (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Partial (subtle branding) |
| Custom fields | Included Pro | Included |
| Custom CSS | Included Pro | Included via plugin |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included |
| Unique Features 11 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 | Ticket widget only |
| 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 unlimited teams |
| 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 0 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| Webhooks | Included Pro | Included |
| Open source | Included | Included AGPLv3 |
| Selfhosting | Included | Included |
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 Pretix that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Flat $5/mo Pricing
No per-ticket fees ever. Pretix charges 2.5% per ticket on their hosted plan.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Pretix has no calendar integration.
Built-in Newsletters
Engage your audience directly. Pretix requires a separate MailChimp integration.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details and AI extracts everything automatically. Not available on Pretix.
Fan Engagement
Let attendees share videos and comments on events. Pretix is purely a ticketing tool.
Simpler Setup
Simpler to selfhost than Pretix: just PHP and MySQL vs Docker, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
About Pretix
Pretix is an open source ticketing platform (AGPLv3) based in Germany, focused on ticket sales for conferences, festivals, and exhibitions. It offers a selfhosted Community Edition and a paid hosted service with per-ticket pricing.
Pretix's strengths
- Open source (AGPLv3) with full selfhosted Community Edition
- Seating plan editor with interactive graphical seat selection
- Offline-capable check-in app (pretixSCAN) and point-of-sale system
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 Pretix.
Is it easy to switch from Pretix to Event Schedule?
Yes. Create a free schedule and start adding events immediately. No data migration or server setup required. AI import can parse pasted event details to speed up the process.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to Pretix?
Pretix Hosted charges per-ticket fees on each sale. Event Schedule Pro is a flat $5/mo with zero platform fees. Both platforms are open source, but Event Schedule is simpler to selfhost.
Is Event Schedule easier to selfhost than Pretix?
Yes. Pretix selfhosting requires Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, and significant server administration. Event Schedule runs on standard PHP hosting with MySQL, making it accessible to a much wider range of hosting environments.
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.