Event Schedule
vs Splash
A simpler, more affordable alternative to Splash for event marketing.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Splash |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | ||
| Free plan | (forever) | (custom pricing) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Enterprise pricing |
| Platform fees | 0% | Included in subscription |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in |
| Events & Ticketing | ||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | |
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | |
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | |
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | |
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | |
| Sales data export | (Pro) | |
| Recurring events | (Free) | |
| Online events | (Free) | |
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | |
| Event polls | (Pro) | |
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | |
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | |
| Integrations | ||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | Limited |
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | |
| Newsletters | (Free) | (enterprise) |
| Customization | ||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | (enterprise) |
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (enterprise) |
| Custom fields | (Pro) | |
| Custom CSS | (Pro) | |
| Embeddable calendar | (Free) | Registration widget |
| Unique Features | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) | (Enterprise) | |
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | |
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | |
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | |
| Event boost (ads) | (Pro) | |
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | |
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | |
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | |
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | |
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | |
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | |
| Platform | ||
| REST API | (Pro) | (enterprise) |
| Webhooks | (Pro) | |
| Open source | ||
| Selfhosting | ||
| Setup time | Minutes | Weeks (implementation) |
Where Event Schedule Shines
Key advantages over Splash that make Event Schedule a strong alternative.
No Sales Process
Splash requires contacting sales and negotiating an enterprise contract. Event Schedule lets you sign up and start creating events immediately - no calls, no demos, no waiting.
Instant Setup
Splash implementations can take weeks of onboarding. Event Schedule is ready in minutes - create your schedule, add events, and share with your audience right away.
Transparent $5/mo
Splash hides pricing behind "contact us" forms. Event Schedule is free forever, with Pro at a transparent $5/mo - no surprise invoices or annual commitments.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and AI extracts everything automatically. Skip the lengthy setup process that enterprise platforms require.
Fan Engagement
Let attendees share videos and comments on your events, building community that goes beyond registration. Not available on Splash.
Open Source
Fully open source with selfhosting option. Own your data completely - no enterprise contract needed to control your event platform.
About Splash
Splash is an enterprise event marketing platform focused on branded event experiences, registration, and attendee engagement. It targets mid-to-large organizations with custom event pages and marketing automation.
Splash's strengths
- Enterprise-grade event marketing and branding tools
- Advanced attendee engagement and analytics
- Custom event page designer with drag-and-drop builder
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 Splash.
Yes. Unlike Splash, there is no enterprise onboarding or sales process required. Just sign up, create a free schedule, add your events, and share your schedule URL. AI import can speed up event creation too.
Splash uses custom enterprise pricing that requires contacting sales, with contracts typically running thousands of dollars per year. Event Schedule Pro is a transparent $5/mo with zero platform fees and no annual commitment.
Yes. Event Schedule supports custom domains, custom branding, team collaboration, and embeddable widgets. Enterprise features include custom CSS and API access for integration with your existing tools.
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