Scorecard
Event Schedule vs Sched
A more affordable, full-featured alternative to Sched with zero platform fees.
27/39
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 12 are a match or go to Sched.
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 Sched, in 39 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 | Sched |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| Free plan (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Small events only (under 50 attendees) |
| Paid plan price (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | From $50/mo |
| Platform fees (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | 0% | Ticketing add-on required |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe (separate) |
| Events & Ticketing 6 of 12 to Event Schedule | ||
| Ticketing (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Included paid add-on |
| QR check-ins | Included Pro | Included Boost+ |
| Ticket waitlist (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Check-in dashboard | Included Pro | Included |
| Sale notifications (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sales data export | Included Pro | Included |
| Recurring events (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Online events | Included Free | Included |
| Free event RSVP (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Included small events |
| Event polls (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Feedback surveys only |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included |
| Post-event feedback | Included Pro | Included |
| Integrations 3 of 3 to Event Schedule | ||
| Google Calendar sync (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Export/subscribe only |
| 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 | Event email only |
| Customization 2 of 5 to Event Schedule | ||
| Custom domains (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Remove branding (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Custom fields | Included Pro | Included |
| Custom CSS | Included Pro | Included |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included |
| Unique Features 10 of 11 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 3 of 4 to Event Schedule | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| Webhooks (Event Schedule has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| 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.
27 of the 39 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Sched that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
10x More Affordable
$5/mo vs $50+/mo starting price. Get more features for a fraction of the cost.
Two-Way Calendar Sync
Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. Sched only offers one-way iCal export.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and AI extracts everything automatically. Populate your conference agenda in seconds instead of entering sessions one by one.
Built-in Newsletters
Keep your audience engaged with built-in newsletters. Sched only has event email notifications.
Recurring Events
Create automated recurring events on any schedule. Sched does not support recurring events.
Open Source
Fully open source with selfhosting option. Selfhost for complete control, unlike Sched's closed-source hosted-only model.
Both columns
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About Sched
Sched is a conference and event scheduling platform popular for managing multi-track agendas, speaker profiles, and personalized attendee schedules. It targets conferences, trade shows, and multi-day events.
Sched's strengths
- Multi-track conference agenda management with personalized attendee schedules
- Comprehensive speaker and sponsor profile management
- Session-level attendance tracking and feedback collection
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 Sched.
Is it easy to switch from Sched to Event Schedule?
Yes. Create a free schedule and add your conference sessions or events. AI import lets you paste event details to populate your schedule quickly. No migration needed.
How does Event Schedule pricing compare to Sched?
Sched charges per-event or annual pricing that scales with attendee count. Event Schedule Pro is a flat $5/mo with unlimited events and zero platform fees on ticket sales.
Can Event Schedule handle conference agendas like Sched?
Yes. Event Schedule supports multi-day events, sub-schedules for organizing tracks or sessions, and embeddable calendar widgets. Attendees can browse your full conference agenda from a single schedule page.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 27 of 39 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.