About
Sched is an all-in-one event management software designed to streamline every aspect of event planning—from initial scheduling to post-event analytics. Whether you're organizing a large conference, a school professional development day, a nonprofit convention, or a hybrid festival, Sched provides the tools to manage it all in one place. Key capabilities include automated attendee registration with customizable sign-up forms, flexible ticketing options (VIP, early bird, all-access), coupon codes, and multiple payment methods including cards, ACH, and pay-over-time. Sched's AI event planner helps automate session planning and speaker scheduling, while the built-in Call for Papers tool replaces cumbersome Google Forms workflows with a streamlined submission system. For attendees, Sched offers a branded event app for browsing schedules, bookmarking sessions, and networking. Organizers benefit from room scheduling, lead retrieval, check-in tools, badge printing, and detailed event analytics. PD Tracking & Reporting makes it ideal for schools and training organizations that need to document attendance and learning outcomes. Sched supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats and caters to roles including attendees, speakers, and sponsors. With a free plan available and scalable paid tiers, it suits organizations of all sizes—from small nonprofits to large enterprises running year-round event programs.
Key Features
- AI Event Planner: Automates session scheduling and event planning workflows, reducing manual effort and helping organizers build polished programs faster.
- Registration & Ticketing: Supports customizable sign-up forms, multiple ticket types (VIP, early bird), coupon codes, bulk attendee import, and multiple payment options including ACH and pay-over-time.
- Call for Papers: Replaces manual speaker submission processes with an automated tool—eliminating Google Forms and folder management for collecting and reviewing session proposals.
- Event App & Scheduling: Provides attendees with a branded mobile-friendly app to browse sessions, build personal schedules, and engage with speakers and sponsors in real time.
- PD Tracking & Analytics: Tracks attendance, generates reports, and measures event ROI—ideal for schools, healthcare training programs, and corporate L&D teams needing compliance documentation.
Use Cases
- A conference organizer uses Sched to manage speaker submissions via Call for Papers, build the session schedule, and provide attendees with a branded event app to navigate sessions.
- A K-12 school district plans its annual professional development day on Sched, tracking teacher attendance and generating PD completion reports for compliance.
- A nonprofit runs a hybrid convention, selling tiered tickets online, managing virtual and in-person attendees simultaneously, and collecting post-event analytics.
- A healthcare organization schedules CME (Continuing Medical Education) events, tracks attendance, and exports reports to satisfy accreditation requirements.
- A corporate L&D team uses Sched year-round to schedule internal training sessions, manage room bookings, and monitor employee participation across multiple departments.
Pros
- Free plan available: Sched offers a no-cost entry point, making it accessible for small nonprofits, schools, and first-time event organizers without upfront investment.
- Supports all event formats: Handles in-person, virtual, and hybrid events with equal ease, providing flexibility for organizers running mixed-format programs.
- Purpose-built for multiple industries: Tailored workflows for K-12 schools, healthcare CME, corporate L&D, nonprofits, and higher education reduce the need for custom configuration.
- End-to-end event toolset: Combines registration, ticketing, scheduling, check-in, analytics, and speaker management in a single platform, eliminating the need for multiple tools.
Cons
- Learning curve for advanced features: The breadth of features—ticketing rules, role customization, PD tracking—can be overwhelming for users who just need basic event scheduling.
- Pricing scales with attendees: Costs can rise significantly for larger events, making it potentially expensive for high-volume conferences compared to simpler alternatives.
- Mobile app tied to platform branding: Full custom white-labeling of the event app may require higher-tier plans, limiting brand control for budget-conscious organizers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sched free to use?
Yes, Sched offers a free plan that allows you to explore core features. Paid plans unlock advanced capabilities like unlimited attendees, custom branding, and premium analytics.
What types of events can I manage with Sched?
Sched supports conferences, conventions, festivals, seminars, professional development days, corporate training events, and year-round event programs—both in-person and virtual.
Does Sched have an AI event planner?
Yes, Sched includes an AI event planner feature that helps automate session scheduling and event planning tasks, saving organizers significant time during the planning process.
Can Sched handle virtual and hybrid events?
Absolutely. Sched is built to support in-person, virtual, and hybrid event formats, with tools for online session delivery and attendee engagement across all formats.
How does the Call for Papers feature work?
Sched's Call for Papers tool automates the collection and management of speaker submissions, replacing manual workflows like Google Forms and folder-based tracking with a streamlined, centralized process.
