Replace SurveyMonkey for Events
Event registration without the survey overhead.
For organizers using survey tools for event registration
Where SurveyMonkey limits you for events
SurveyMonkey was not built for event management. Here is where it leaves gaps.
SurveyMonkey charges $25+/month for features like payment collection and custom branding. Event Schedule Pro is $5/month with zero platform fees on ticket sales.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
What Event Schedule gives you over SurveyMonkey
Purpose-built features that replace the workarounds.
Purpose-built Registration
Event registration that understands events - with ticket types, attendee limits, waitlists, and automatic confirmations.
Zero Platform Fees
Sell tickets without platform fees. SurveyMonkey charges for premium features you need for basic event registration.
Public Event Pages
Shareable event pages with all details, images, and ticket options. Not a survey link that looks like a questionnaire.
QR Code Check-in
QR codes on every ticket for event day check-in. Live dashboard shows attendance in real time.
Open Source
Fully open source with a selfhosting option. Own your data and your platform, no vendor lock-in.
Promo Codes & Discounts
Create promo codes and discount offers for early birds, groups, or special guests. Built into ticketing with no extra plugins.
SurveyMonkey vs. Event Schedule
| Feature | SurveyMonkey | Event Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Event registration | Survey forms | Purpose-built |
| Payment processing | Paid add-on | Zero platform fees |
| Public event pages | ||
| QR code check-in | ||
| Ticket waitlists | Automatic | |
| Promo codes | ||
| Custom branding | Paid | |
| Platform fees | Per response pricing | Zero |
Free forever. Upgrade when you're ready.
Zero platform fees on ticket sales. You only pay Stripe's processing fee.
See all plansHow to switch from SurveyMonkey in 3 steps
Get started in minutes. No migration or data import needed.
Create your events
Set up events with ticket types, pricing, and custom fields for attendee information.
Share your event page
Share a professional event page instead of a survey link. Attendees register and pay in one step.
Manage attendees
Track registrations, check attendees in with QR codes, and send follow-up newsletters.
No credit card required.
About SurveyMonkey
SurveyMonkey is a survey platform that some event organizers repurpose for event registration and feedback collection. While it offers form building capabilities, it was designed for surveys and research - not for managing events, selling tickets, or handling attendee logistics.
SurveyMonkey's strengths
- Advanced survey logic and branching questions
- Built-in analytics and reporting for responses
- Established platform with wide recognition
Why switch to Event Schedule?
SurveyMonkey was built for surveys, not events. Event Schedule gives you purpose-built registration with ticketing, payments, and check-in tools.
- Event registration with ticket types, limits, and waitlists
- Zero platform fees at $5/month vs SurveyMonkey at $25+/month
- Attendee records with check-in tools, not survey responses
- Public event pages that look professional, not like questionnaires
SurveyMonkey to Event Schedule FAQ
Common questions about switching from SurveyMonkey.
Yes. Event Schedule provides purpose-built event registration with ticket types, attendee limits, waitlists, and automatic confirmations. Unlike SurveyMonkey, registrations are connected to ticketing, payments, and check-in tools.
Event Schedule is free for unlimited events, newsletters, and Google Calendar sync. The Pro plan at $5/month adds ticketing with zero platform fees. SurveyMonkey charges $25 or more per month for features like payment collection and custom branding.
Event Schedule includes post-event feedback collection on the Pro plan. While it does not have SurveyMonkey-style branching logic, it covers the feedback needs of most event organizers with integrated attendee data.
Yes. Set capacity limits per ticket type and Event Schedule manages waitlists automatically. When tickets sell out, attendees can join the waitlist and get notified if spots open up. This is built into the ticketing system with no extra setup.
Yes. Pro plan includes custom fields on ticket forms so you can collect any information you need during registration. The data is connected to attendee records and available for export.
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