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ChartStead vs Event Calendar App
Both stand on event scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ChartStead covers conference programming through publication, with review safeguards, speaker workflows, scheduling, and an embeddable public program. Its scope excludes commercial event functions, and self-hosting teams must run the service.
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Event Calendar App combines an embeddable calendar, ticket sales, registration controls, and attendee administration for scheduled activities. Its fixed-schedule focus and paid plans should guide fit decisions.
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| ChartStead | Event Calendar App | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Hobby: $39 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chartstead.com | eventcalendarapp.com |
| On event scheduling software | #30 of 34 | #26 of 34 |
ChartStead: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License
- Public CFP forms and track-scoped review
- Speaker portal for onboarding and logistics
- Room, track, and conflict-aware agenda tools
- Embeddable mobile-friendly public program
What to know first
- No ticketing, payments, ads, or broad event CRM
- Self-hosting requires operational responsibility
- Production sign-in uses Google or magic links
Event Calendar App: what it does well
- No-code editor with real-time preview
- Checkout stays on the organizer’s website
- Stripe payments with no stated per-ticket fee
- Registration and attendee management tools
- Zapier connects to 1,000+ applications
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starts at $39 a month
- Designed for scheduled activities, not appointments
- API is described as very basic
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