Sched alternative scorecard Getvnt vs Sched
A more affordable, full-featured alternative to Sched with zero platform fees.
26/40
lines where Event Schedule has the edge.
The other 14 are a match or go to Sched.
Every line on this card is scored from the same table below. Nothing is averaged, weighted or rounded.
The card
Scored line by line.
A feature-by-feature comparison of Getvnt and Sched, in 40 lines across 6 sections. Our column names the plan behind every gated feature, because a comparison that hides the tier is not a comparison.
| Line | Getvnt | Sched |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Fees 3 of 4 to Getvnt | ||
| Free plan (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included forever | Small events only (under 50 attendees) |
| Paid plan price (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | 5 NGN/mo (7-day free trial) | From $50/mo |
| Platform fees (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | 0% | Ticketing add-on required |
| Payment processing | Stripe/PayPal/Payfast (processor rates apply) | Stripe (separate) |
| Events & Ticketing 5 of 13 to Getvnt | ||
| Ticketing | Included free RSVP, paid on Pro | Included paid add-on |
| Unlimited ticket sales | Included Pro | Included |
| QR check-ins | Included Free | Included Boost+ |
| Ticket waitlist (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Check-in dashboard | Included Pro | Included |
| Sale notifications (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sales data export | Included Pro | Included |
| Recurring events (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Online events | Included Free | Included |
| Free event RSVP (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Included small events |
| Event polls (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Feedback surveys only |
| Promo/discount codes | Included Pro | Included |
| Post-event feedback | Included Pro | Included |
| Integrations 3 of 3 to Getvnt | ||
| Calendar sync, both ways (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Export/subscribe only |
| CalDAV sync (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Newsletters (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Event email only |
| Customization 2 of 5 to Getvnt | ||
| Custom domains (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Remove branding (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Custom fields | Included Pro | Included |
| Custom CSS | Included Pro | Included |
| Built-in analytics | Included Free | Included |
| Unique Features 10 of 11 to Getvnt | ||
| AI suite (event parsing, flyer gen, style gen) (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Parsing on Free, flyer and style on Enterprise | Not offered |
| Event graphics gen (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Sub-schedules (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Fan videos & comments (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Free | Not offered |
| Private/password-protected events (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Availability management (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| WhatsApp event creation (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Team collaboration | Included Enterprise | Included |
| Carpool matching (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Sponsor/partner logos (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Email scheduling (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Enterprise | Not offered |
| Platform 3 of 4 to Getvnt | ||
| REST API | Included Pro | Included |
| Webhooks (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included Pro | Not offered |
| Open source (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included | Not offered |
| Selfhosting (Getvnt has the edge on this line) | Included | Not offered |
Selfhost Getvnt and every one of those plan chips opens: a selfhosted install resolves to Enterprise, so no line on the card is held back by a plan. Either way, ticket sales run through your own Stripe or PayPal account and Getvnt takes 0%.
Straight answers
Three lines we do not claim.
A card you can trust has to name what is missing from it. These three are true about Getvnt no matter which platform you are holding it against.
No marketplace
You bring the audience
Your public events can be listed on the Getvnt browse and search pages, but a listing is not a marketplace's built-in audience. What actually fills a room is your own schedule page, an embeddable calendar, a follower QR code, newsletters, and an interest list that emails people when tickets go on sale.
Seat maps are Enterprise
Ticket types, then seats
On Free and Pro a ticket type has a name, a price and a quantity, and buyers are not choosing a specific seat. A reserved-seating house needs Enterprise, where a venue schedule draws the room once and buyers pick their seats from the map.
One team member on Free
Extra members are Enterprise
The free plan is one person per schedule. Adding team members is on Enterprise and is capped at five on the hosted platform, so do not plan on inviting a whole staff for nothing.
Everything else on this page is a line you can check for yourself. Back to the card
The margin marks
Where the marks fall our way.
26 of the 40 lines above carry a diamond. Here are the 6 advantages over Sched that most often decide it, in plain language rather than table cells.
Pro at 5 NGN/mo
5 NGN/mo vs $50+/mo starting price. Get more features for a fraction of the cost.
Two-Way Calendar Sync
Google, Outlook 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. Populate your conference agenda in seconds instead of entering sessions one by one.
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. Selfhost for complete control, unlike Sched's closed-source hosted-only model.
Both columns
Read both sides before you sign.
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 Getvnt?
Three things decide it against Sched: the money is yours, the code is public, and the calendar keeps itself in step with the one you already use.
What you get
- Zero platform fees on ticket sales, at every plan level, into your own Stripe or PayPal account
- Free registration with no monthly ceiling, and a ticket scanned at the door on every plan
- Refunds from the Sales page on Pro, in full or in part, that send the money back through Stripe or PayPal
- One checkout for tickets to several of your events, and an interest list that emails people when tickets go on sale
- Passes, gift cards and installment payments on Pro, and allocated seating for venues on Enterprise
- Two-way Google, Outlook and CalDAV sync, free, so the public listing and your own diary cannot disagree
- Open source under the Attribution Assurance License, and selfhostable, which resolves to Enterprise
A fresh card
How to switch in 4 steps
Nothing has to move on day one. The schedule is useful the moment it exists, and the events and the list follow at whatever pace suits you.
01
Create your schedule
Free, no card, and it has its own address the moment it exists. Nothing has to move before it is useful.
02
Bring the events across
Paste a listing or upload the flyer and the parser fills in the name, date, time, venue and description for you to check. Fifty a day on the free and Pro plans (ten during a Pro trial), a hundred on Enterprise.
03
Bring your list across
Export the addresses you already have and paste them in or upload a CSV, up to ten thousand rows, on any plan. What the newsletter allowance counts is sending to them, not holding them.
04
Connect Stripe or PayPal and sell
Your own Stripe or PayPal account, so the money settles into it rather than into ours. Zero platform fees on every plan, a ticket with a price on it is Pro, and refunds go back through the same account.
100% Free Access. No Subscriptions.
All premium features, custom branding, seating charts, and integrations are included free for everyone. We only earn a small percentage fee when you sell paid tickets.
Host unlimited free events and registrations without paying a single dime.
- Unlimited events, calendars, & sub-schedules
- Google, Outlook, & CalDAV 2-way sync
- All Pro & Enterprise features unlocked
Only pay when you earn money. Automatically deducted at ticket checkout.
- Direct payouts to your Stripe account
- Passes, gift cards, promo codes, & installments
- No monthly or hidden subscription fees
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Sched.
Is it easy to switch from Sched to Getvnt?
Yes. Create a free schedule and add your conference sessions or events. AI import lets you paste event details to populate your schedule quickly. No migration needed.
How does Getvnt pricing compare to Sched?
Sched charges per-event or annual pricing that scales with attendee count. Getvnt Pro is a flat 5 NGN/mo with unlimited events and zero platform fees on ticket sales.
Can Getvnt handle conference agendas like Sched?
Yes. Getvnt supports multi-day events, sub-schedules for organizing tracks or sessions, and embeddable calendar widgets. Attendees can browse your full conference agenda from a single schedule page.
Can attendees buy one pass for several sessions?
Yes, on Pro. A pass admits to several events: a festival pass covers each event once, a visit pass gives a set number of visits, a membership is unlimited until it expires, and a season pass covers a recurring event, with every use tracked on the Subscriptions tab. On every plan, buyers can also put tickets for several sessions in one cart and pay once.
Free forever, 0% platform fees
That is the card. Now sign it.
Final tally: 26 of 40 lines to Event Schedule.
Create your free schedule today. No credit card required, and nothing taken from your ticket sales.
Open source, and yours to selfhost whenever you want it.
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