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See how Event Schedule stacks up against Eventbrite, Luma, Ticket Tailor, and Google Calendar.
| Feature | Event Schedule | Eventbrite | Luma | Ticket Tailor | Google Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees | |||||
| Free plan | (forever) | Free to publish events | (forever) | Free events only | (forever) |
| Paid plan price | From $5/mo (7-day free trial) | Free (fees on tickets) | $59/mo | From $0.28/ticket | Free |
| Platform fees | 0% | 3.7% + $1.79/ticket | 5% (free plan), 0% (Plus) | $0.28-$0.60/ticket | N/A (no ticketing) |
| Payment processing | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Built-in (included above) | Stripe (2.9% + $0.30) | Stripe/PayPal/Square | |
| Events & Ticketing | |||||
| Ticketing | (Pro) | ||||
| QR check-ins | (Pro) | ||||
| Ticket waitlist | (Pro) | ||||
| Check-in dashboard | (Pro) | ||||
| Sale notifications | (Pro) | ||||
| Sales data export | (Pro) | ||||
| Online events | (Free) | ||||
| Free event RSVP | (Free) | ||||
| Recurring events | (Free) | ||||
| Event polls | (Pro) | ||||
| Promo/discount codes | (Pro) | ||||
| Post-event feedback | (Pro) | ||||
| Embed ticket widget | (Pro) | ||||
| Individual tickets | (Pro) | ||||
| Integrations | |||||
| Google Calendar sync | (Free) | native 2-way sync | N/A | ||
| CalDAV sync | (Free) | ||||
| Newsletters | (Free) | ||||
| Embed calendar on website | (Free) | (limited styling) | |||
| Customization | |||||
| Custom domains | (Enterprise) | (Plus) | (paid) | ||
| Remove branding | (Pro) | (Plus) | (paid) | ||
| Custom fields | (Pro) | ||||
| Built-in analytics | (Free) | ||||
| Unique Features | |||||
| AI event parsing, agenda scanning & flyer generation | (Enterprise) | ||||
| Event graphics gen | (Pro) | ||||
| Sub-schedules | (Free) | Multiple calendars | |||
| Fan videos & comments | (Free) | ||||
| Event boost (ads) | (Pro) | (paid) | |||
| Team collaboration | 1 member (Free), multiple (Enterprise) | 3 admins (free), 5 (Plus) | |||
| Private/password-protected events | (Enterprise) | ||||
| Availability management | (Enterprise) | ||||
| WhatsApp event creation | (Enterprise) | ||||
| Email scheduling | (Enterprise) | ||||
| Carpool matching | (Pro) | ||||
| Sponsor/partner logos | (Pro) | ||||
| Platform | |||||
| REST API | (Pro) | (Plus) | |||
| Webhooks | (Pro) | ||||
| Open source | |||||
| Selfhosting |
Fee Calculator
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Stripe fees (2.9% + $0.30/ticket) apply to Event Schedule, Luma, and Ticket Tailor. Eventbrite includes payment processing in their fees.
Detailed Comparisons
Dive deeper into how Event Schedule compares with each platform.
Eventbrite
0% platform fees vs 3.7% + $1.79/ticket. Plus custom domains, AI features, and open source.
CompareLuma
From $5/mo vs $59/mo for comparable features. Zero platform fees and fully open source.
CompareTicket Tailor
From $5/mo vs per-ticket fees. Plus calendar sync, newsletters, and selfhosting.
CompareGoogle Calendar
Purpose-built event platform vs personal scheduling tool. Ticketing, public pages, and AI features.
CompareMeetup
Free forever vs $14.99+/mo organizer fees. Custom domains, full branding, and open source.
CompareDICE
Zero platform fees vs buyer service fees. Full page control, calendar sync, and open source.
CompareBrown Paper Tickets
Modern, reliable platform vs dated design. Zero fees, AI features, and active development.
CompareSplash
$5/mo vs enterprise pricing. Instant setup, AI features, and open source flexibility.
CompareSched
$5/mo vs $50+/mo. Zero platform fees, calendar sync, and AI features included.
CompareWhova
Transparent $5/mo vs custom quotes. Zero platform fees, open source, and full API access.
CompareTito
$5/mo flat vs 3% per ticket. Calendar sync, newsletters, and selfhosting included.
ComparePretix
Both open source, but Event Schedule adds calendar sync, newsletters, AI, and flat pricing.
CompareAccelevents
$5/mo vs $7,500+/year. Instant setup, zero fees, and open source flexibility.
CompareAddEvent
Complete event platform with ticketing vs calendar buttons only. $5/mo vs $29/mo.
CompareHumanitix
$5/mo flat vs 5% + $1.29/ticket. Zero platform fees, calendar sync, AI, and open source.
CompareEventzilla
$5/mo flat vs per-ticket fees. Zero platform fees, calendar sync, AI, and open source.
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View tools we replaceWhy Event Schedule?
Key advantages that set us apart from the competition.
0% Platform Fees
We never take a cut of your ticket sales. You only pay standard Stripe processing fees (2.9% + $0.30).
Open Source
Fully open source and selfhostable. No vendor lock-in. Your data stays yours, always.
Self-Hosting
Deploy on your own server for complete control. No other platform in this comparison offers that.
AI Event Parsing
Paste event details in any format and our AI extracts dates, times, locations, and descriptions automatically.
Calendar Sync
Two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync included free. No other platform offers both.
Event Graphics
Generate shareable event graphics automatically. No design skills required, unique to Event Schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Event Schedule and how it compares.
Event Schedule starts at $5/month for Pro with zero platform fees. Competitors like Eventbrite charge 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket, Luma charges 5% or $59/month, and Ticket Tailor charges per-ticket fees. You only pay standard Stripe processing (2.9% + $0.30).
No. Event Schedule charges zero platform fees at every plan level. You keep 100% of your ticket revenue minus standard Stripe payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction).
Yes. Event Schedule supports auto-import from Eventbrite, transferring event details, ticket types, venues, and images automatically. For other platforms, you can use AI event parsing to paste event details in any format and have them extracted automatically.
Yes. Event Schedule is fully open source and can be selfhosted on your own server. No other major event platform in this comparison offers both open source code and a selfhosting option.
Event Schedule uniquely offers AI event parsing and flyer generation, two-way Google Calendar and CalDAV sync, automatic event graphics generation, sub-schedules for organizing events, fan videos and comments, carpool matching, and WhatsApp event creation. It is also the only platform in its class that is fully open source with a selfhosting option.
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