Updated November 6, 2026
Sched: Agenda and schedule management for conferences and festivals. People look for alternatives when they need a lower price, a free plan or a better fit for a specific job.
These 8 tools cover similar ground. Each entry explains who it suits, how pricing works and what to watch out for.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelevents | Event teams wanting one platform for every format | Paid | No |
| Bizzabo | Marketing teams running B2B conferences and summits | Paid | No |
| Cvent | Large enterprises and associations running many events | Paid | No |
| Eventbrite | Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience | Freemium | Yes |
| RingCentral Events | Organisations running virtual conferences | Paid | No |
| Splash | Marketing teams running many branded events | Paid | No |
| Swapcard | Trade shows and large conferences | Paid | No |
| Timely | Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events | Paid | No |
All-in-one platform for in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Event teams wanting one platform for every format.
Event experience platform for B2B conferences.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Marketing teams running B2B conferences and summits.
Enterprise event management and venue sourcing platform.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Large enterprises and associations running many events.
The best-known self-service ticketing platform, with a large built-in audience of event-goers.
Free for free events. Paid tickets: 3.7% + $1.79 service fee per ticket plus 2.9% payment processing (US pricing). Optional Premium plan.
Who it suits: Organisers who want their event discovered by Eventbrite’s audience.
Virtual and hybrid event platform (formerly Hopin Events).
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Organisations running virtual conferences.
Event marketing platform for branded event programs.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Marketing teams running many branded events.
Event platform focused on AI matchmaking and exhibitor value.
Paid plans. Check the vendor for current pricing.
Who it suits: Trade shows and large conferences.
8.
Best for: Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events
Event calendar and event management platform for schools, governments and organisations.
Pricing on request, based on organisation size, needs and add-ons. Live demos available.
Who it suits: Universities, associations, tourism boards and public bodies publishing many events.
Event management platforms cover the full event lifecycle for conferences and corporate events: registration, agendas, attendee apps, networking, sponsors, badges and reporting. They are built for professional event teams rather than one-off events.
Prices and features change often. Check each vendor’s website for current plans before you buy.
