Replace Squarespace
for Events
An event platform, not a website builder.
Why Squarespace falls short for events
Squarespace was not built for event management. Here is where it leaves you stuck.
What Event Schedule gives you instead
Purpose-built features that replace the workarounds.
Ready-made Event Pages
Professional event pages are generated automatically from your event details. No design or page building required.
Integrated Ticketing
Ticket sales are built in with zero platform fees. No third-party ticketing plugin that takes a cut of each sale.
Embeddable Widget
Already have a website? Embed your Event Schedule calendar on any site. Works with Squarespace, WordPress, or any platform.
Open Source
Fully open source and selfhostable. No vendor lock-in. Squarespace owns your site if you cancel.
All-in-one Platform
Ticketing, newsletters, calendar sync, AI tools, and event graphics in one platform. No plugins or integrations to manage.
AI Event Import
Paste event details in any format and AI extracts dates, times, and descriptions automatically. No manual page building.
About Squarespace
Squarespace is a general website builder that some event organizers use to create event pages and sell tickets through third-party integrations. While it produces beautiful websites, building event functionality on top of a website builder means extra complexity, plugins, and ongoing maintenance for features that should be built in.
Squarespace's strengths
- Beautiful, professionally designed website templates
- Flexible page builder for custom layouts
- Built-in SEO tools and analytics
Why switch to Event Schedule?
Squarespace builds websites. Event Schedule builds event experiences with ticketing, newsletters, and audience tools included.
- Professional event pages generated automatically, no page building needed
- Integrated ticketing with zero platform fees, no third-party plugins
- Embeddable widget if you already have a Squarespace site
- Open source with selfhosting option, no vendor lock-in
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 branded schedule page. No website building required.
Add events and tickets
Create events with all details and ticket options. AI can import events automatically.
Share or embed
Share your schedule URL directly or embed the calendar widget on your existing website.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Squarespace.
Yes. Event Schedule provides ready-made event pages with all event details, ticket purchasing, and a shareable schedule. No website building, plugins, or custom page design required. You can also embed the calendar widget on your existing Squarespace site.
Event Schedule is free for unlimited events and a public schedule page. The Pro plan at $5/month adds ticketing with zero platform fees. Squarespace costs $16 or more per month for a basic website, plus additional fees for third-party ticketing integrations.
Not necessarily. Your Event Schedule page works as a standalone event website with a custom URL, all your events, ticket sales, and subscriber signups. If you already have a website, you can embed the Event Schedule calendar widget on it.
Yes. Event Schedule is fully open source and can be selfhosted on your own server. Unlike Squarespace, you own your platform and data completely. If you stop paying, your events and data are still yours.
Yes. The embeddable calendar widget works on any website including Squarespace. Add a code block to your Squarespace page and paste the embed snippet to show your event calendar.
Also replace
Looking for direct platform comparisons?
See how Event Schedule compares to other event platforms like Eventbrite, Luma, and Ticket Tailor.
View platform comparisonsReady to replace Squarespace?
Create your free schedule today. No credit card required, no platform fees ever.
Get Started Free