Event Schedule
vs Pretix
A broader open source event platform with flat pricing and more built-in features.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Pretix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | Selfhosted only (Community Edition) |
| Hosted pricing | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | 2.5%/ticket (cap 15 EUR) |
| Platform fees | 0% | 2.5% per ticket |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe/PayPal/Mollie |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | (pretixSCAN, offline-capable) |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | (automated) |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | (Event Series) |
| Online events | (Free) | (Venueless integration) |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | (free tickets) |
| Event polls | (Pro) | |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | (vouchers + discounts) |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | MailChimp integration |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | Partial (subtle branding) |
| Custom fields | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | (via plugin) |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI event parsing | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Embeddable calendar | (Free) | Ticket widget only |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Team collaboration | (Enterprise) | (unlimited teams) |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | |
| Open source | (AGPLv3) | |
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Pretix that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
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
Ready in minutes with no technical expertise. Pretix selfhosting requires Docker and server administration.
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 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, flyer generation, and automatic graphics
- Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free
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