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EventBlok vs OpenAgenda

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.

EventBlok

Free plan Web

EventBlok brings programme planning and production coordination together, with connected views for teams working across devices. Consider the early-access conditions and separate streaming credits when assessing its fit.

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OpenAgenda

Free plan APIWeb

Choose OpenAgenda to coordinate and distribute public event schedules, particularly when submissions, moderation, website embeds, and multiple export formats matter. Look elsewhere if you need Eventbrite or GoodBarber synchronization without a quotation-based arrangement.

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The facts

EventBlokOpenAgenda
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAPI, Web
Lowest paid planEssential: £99 a monthFree or on request
Plans published71
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteeventblok.comopenagenda.com
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EventBlok: what it does well

  • Agendas support multiple days and tracks.
  • Showflow provides a cue-by-cue run of show.
  • Connected views receive supported live changes.
  • Teams can keep existing registration and streaming providers.
  • A first event is offered free, subject to approval.

What to know first

  • The product is in early access.
  • Free event access requires team review and approval.
  • Streaming is not included in plans.
  • Streaming credits are charged separately by usage.

OpenAgenda: what it does well

  • Free account includes agenda creation, setup, and moderation.
  • Collaborators or the public can submit events for review.
  • Embeds work with copy-and-paste code and three CMS extensions.
  • Exports include PDF, XLS/CSV, iCal/ICS, RSS, and JSON.
  • Free authenticated REST API supports reading and editing event content.

What to know first

  • Eventbrite and GoodBarber synchronizations are available by quotation.
  • API use requires authentication.

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