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 event parsing | (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) | |
| 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. Unique to Event Schedule.
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. Own your data completely with no vendor lock-in.
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
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