Event Schedule
vs Sched
A more affordable, full-featured alternative to Sched with zero platform fees.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Sched |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | Small events only (under 50 attendees) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | From $50/mo |
| Platform fees | 0% | Ticketing add-on required |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe (separate) |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | (paid add-on) |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | (Boost+) |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | (small events) |
| Event polls | (Pro) | Feedback surveys only |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | Export/subscribe only |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | Event email only |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | |
| Custom fields | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | |
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Team collaboration | (Enterprise) | |
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | |
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | |
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Sched that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
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.
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 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
How to switch in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your schedule
Sign up free and create your first schedule in under a minute.
Add your events
Paste event details for AI import or create events manually.
Share and sell
Share your schedule URL and start selling tickets.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Sched.
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.
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.
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.
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