# Sched Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Sched the right Event Management solution for you? Explore 97 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/125306/Sched-org/reviews --- Sched 4.7 (97) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/125306/Sched-org/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 2nd, 2026 # Reviews of Sched Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Louisa C Customer Success ManagerRetail, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Capability for attendees of events to utilize the tool to customize their own individual schedules, which is so helpful during a conference or retreat where there are all day meetings and optional activities“ August 31, 2024 Noah G Micro-Credentials Program ManagerHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I've never experienced a service outage. And unlike some vendors, they don't incessantly spam you once they have your email address. Nor do they do sketchy behaviors like mining your attendee list to then spam them with direct marketing outreach to attendees they think host their own events.“ February 24, 2025 Noah G Micro-Credentials Program ManagerHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sched is a fabulous product that provides premium level features that are competitive with top vendors while offering pricing entry points that are accessible to organizers on a tight budget.“ February 24, 2025 CN Cierra N Director of Professional LearningEducation Management, 5,001 - 10,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “We did have some issues with our main login buttons not being linked to the session.“ June 18, 2025 CW Connie W Director of Learning and InnovationEducation Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sched makes event organization and communication seamless.“ October 15, 2025 DB Danielle B Teacher assistantEducation Management, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “When there are multiple schedules to choose from it can be a little confusing at first“ August 14, 2022 KR Karmin R Instructional Design and Tech. CoordEducation Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I liked the ability to quickly search for a session or speaker to make edits“ November 4, 2024 MS Mohammed S Field ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It can be a bit overwhelming for planning smaller events.“ July 20, 2021 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 97 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Noah G. Micro-Credentials Program Manager Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great customer service, competitive features, AND affordable! " February 24, 2025 5.0 I've taken demo calls with dozens of vendors, and used 5 different apps to host various conferences. Sched stands out for their customer service, pricing, ease of use, and consistent iteration and evolution with valuable features. I've never experienced a service outage. And unlike some vendors, they don't incessantly spam you once they have your email address. Nor do they do sketchy behaviors like mining your attendee list to then spam them with direct marketing outreach to attendees they think host their own events. I've exclusively used Sched for almost four years now, and don't see myself looking to change anytime soon. Pros Sched is a fabulous product that provides premium level features that are competitive with top vendors while offering pricing entry points that are accessible to organizers on a tight budget. Their human customer service is quick to respond and helpful. I find their user guides intuitive, appreciate the customization we can do for sponsors (including push-notifications to attendees), the ability to allow presenters to edit their descriptions, and the new call-for-proposals feature to handle the submission and acceptance process in one place. Cons The product has grown so much over the years. I think the few things that 10 years ago made it more of an affordable Plan B when you couldn't afford Plan A have been addressed. They really listen to users on feature requests and suggestions, and provide fantastic support when I don't know how to do something. Alternatives considered [HelloCrowd](https://www.capterra.com/p/192649/HelloCrowd-Event-App/)[Cvent Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/)[Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/)[Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched Price, customer service, quality consistency, ease of use. One product has aggressive and unethical sales tactics that I despise. Review Source SR Selena R. Communications Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Sched team is also your team" June 13, 2025 5.0 They are genuinely interested in your event's success and not just selling you a tool to use for it. Pros The entire Sched team - from initial sales to tech support - is outstanding. And they really listen to feedback. On more than one occasion we've seen suggestions from our attendees incorporated into the platform. Cons They are always improving the platform, but occasionally their web tutorials don't include new info. Alternatives considered [Webex Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/237272/Webex/)[Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/)[Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched Sched does everything Whova does but without the constant stream of sales spam sent to attendees and overly complicated onboarding. Eventbrite is too simple for our needs and too rigid in its setup. Switched from [Cvent Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/) It was too complex and too expensive to fit our event needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director Of Business Development Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sched" October 3, 2018 3.0 We are moving closer to a paperless conference each year and online scheduling is a necessary part of that process. Pros This software is user friendly and the email update feature for attendees is helpful. Cons I wish there were better opportunities to feature sponsors and organize Sponsors, Partners, Associate Member Exhibitors, etc. Review Source NG Nilufar G. Administrative Aide Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Living la vida Sched" June 12, 2025 5.0 We were so happy with it after our first year, that we signed up for the second year. It's significantly better than all the other providers of similar products we have checked out so far. Pros How intuitive it is for both admin and attendees; the color coding; the beautiful layout; the helpfulness of its staff. Cons My event runs several simultaneous sessions in rooms of various capacity. I'd love the ability to permanently associate a room to a certain capacity, but it is not available. Alternatives considered [Cvent Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/)[PheedLoop](https://www.capterra.com/p/179210/PheedLoop-Event-Automation-Monetization-Platform/)[Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched Sched was more flexible and offered better features than the alternatives. Pheedloop came close in terms of price point, but it's not as attractive or as functional as Sched. Review Source CW Connie W. Director of Learning and Innovation Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Director of Learning & Innovation" October 15, 2025 5.0 I have been using Sched for nine years, and they continue to improve. I would highly recommend it to any organization hosting events of any size. Pros Sched makes event organization and communication seamless. The user interface is intuitive, allowing attendees to easily browse sessions, build personalized schedules, and receive real-time updates. As an event organizer, I appreciate how easily we can manage speakers, session details, and last-minute changes in one place. The integration with email reminders and mobile access has also been a huge benefit, ensuring participants stay informed and engaged. Cons The reporting and analytics features could be a bit more robust, but the overall functionality and ease of use of the platform far outweigh this minor limitation. Alternatives considered [Cvent Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/26318/Cvent-Event-Management/)[Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched I already knew Sched and the time to learn a new product was not worth it. Review Source RV Ruby V. Executive Assistant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for complex events with many activities" July 8, 2025 5.0 We are using Sched for a couple of years now. The app looks fabulous and shows all the sessions, time schedules and additional information in a practical overview. Once you know how to edit the events, it's easy to use and keep track on speakers and attendees. They have a great helpdesk that's reacting very fast on questions. Pros The ease for participants to have an overview of all activities during a complex event The app looks fabulous Great helpdesk Cons Price is quite high The invitation process. There is one box you can use to make an invitation text. If different people need different texts, you have to change it in the that same specific box. It takes some time to find out how it works around inviting speakers resp. participants. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reason for choosing Sched People are familiar with this app. And efficient because we can copy the foregoing event. Review Source RC Rod C. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Support is Responsive" March 10, 2025 5.0 Support is very responsive. I am always able to get the help I need and better understand how to use the tools available. Pros Simplicity of the tasks makes it easy to organize and manage events. Cons There are still some features that need to be added for full functionality Alternatives considered [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Reason for choosing Sched Ease of use, all data in one place, help/support Switched from [Naylor AMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/102408/Timberlake-AMS-Solutions/) Registration was complicated for users and organizers. Review Source Response from Sched March 24, 2025 Thanks so much for your feedback about Sched, Rod! There’s a lot of work that goes into making your event a success. Our goal is to make things as simple and easy as possible for you so you have more time to focus on things you want to.  Let us know what additional functionality you need. In many cases, we already have solutions available. We can activate those for you, add you to beta versions or include you in the development process. If we are completely missing a particular capability, please let us know that too because we’re constantly building and adding new capabilities. We’ve added lots over the years like lead retrieval, registration, ticketing, networking, integrated messaging, check-in options, mobile apps, reporting, badges, call for speakers and more. It’s all aimed at ensuring your event is a success, you have happy attendees, sponsors and that your life is a much easier. Let us know what else we can do to help!  AL Arti L. Program Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Event management made easy" June 18, 2025 4.0 It is very streamlined and easy to use platform with lot of potential for enhancements. Single sign on and ticketing features can be improved Pros Ease of use for attendees to sign up for sessions. Bulk uploading sessions with an import template is very easy. Cons Admin doesn't have control to adjust feedback collection time frame. Filtering sessions is not very user friendly with only 2 levels type and subtype. Speakers who are attendees often have to be merged manually. Alternatives considered [Zoom Events and Webinars](https://www.capterra.com/p/157062/Zoom-Video-Webinar/)[Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched Better pricing with majority of the features that we needed for our purpose. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Ease of use and access for non-staff for registration Review Source CN Cierra N. Director of Professional Learning Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Sched --Virtual Conference " June 18, 2025 5.0 Overall, despite the issues we encountered we had a smooth experience utilizing Sched. I really hope that you all are able to resolve the issue with the buttons not working... Pros I loved the availability of the people. They were responsive and accessible whenever I had questions. Also, the ease of the the program. On the backend, the system was very easy to navigate. On the user-end, participants were able to utilize the system very easily. Cons We did have some issues with our main login buttons not being linked to the session. I was able to troubleshoot this issue (because I like to have a back up plan) by embedding the link to the session description. I was thinking, if technology fails (which unfortunately it did), our participants would still be able to access the sessions right away through the direct link. Alternatives considered [Whova](https://www.capterra.com/p/149712/Whova/) Reason for choosing Sched Familiarity with Sched. Our district used Sched for a previous event. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Co-Chair Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "So happy we switched to Sched!" August 28, 2025 5.0 We've had a fantastic experience with Sched and are excited to use it again this year for our event! Pros Sched has a user-friendly platform that was easy to customize to fit the needs of our event. It allowed us better interactions with our attendees and more control over individual session management. Cons There are a few features we'd like to see added in the future to make event management smoother, particularly for badge printing and ticketing. Switched from [Guidebook](https://www.capterra.com/p/144023/Guidebook/) Better control and more functionality with Sched. Review Source VS VENWICK S. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A Sincere Positive Review" December 18, 2024 5.0 Felt great ! The Reminder to my daily schedules and well organized and synchronized to the calendar Cons All was best ! Reminder to my daily schedules and well organized and synchronized to the calendar Review Source CB Corrie B. Director of Children's Ministries Religious Institutions Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Gotta Be Sched!" September 15, 2024 5.0 Very good! Once I got the hang of it, I could move quickly around the program. Pros Easy to understand and use Colorful layout makes mental mapping easy Space between items makes it easy to read Cons The phrase "Back to Schedule" is too small and looks insignificant. Review Source DH Deborah H. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Uncg alumni review" September 1, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with the schedule was good Pros Ease of use is what I liked the most about the schedule Cons Having to keep hitting the back button is what I liked the least about the schedule Review Source AO Allissa O. Owner & Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Smooth & Simple for the Win" December 18, 2022 5.0 Pros I have used many similar products in the past and have never found one so easy to learn and simple to implement. Updates were made real time with seamless integration to my website. The ability to build the schedule and Presenter bios in Sched and embed them on my web page saved hours of tedious web development time. I nearly cried when I learned I could embed different pieces on separate pages of my website. What a gift! To say I am delighted with my experience is an understatement. Thank you for making the event management experience such a breeze! Cons I do not have any cons. I was pleased with my experience and with the customer service I received. Review Source DE David E. Director of Events Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "n/a" May 11, 2023 4.0 Pros Simple and clear schedule display, relatively easy navigation. Cons I want to be able to filter the attendee list to determine who hasn't logged in or completed a schedule, and then send a specific message just to that group. I also want to be able to better control an Eventbrite integration so that only certain ticket types are imported. Review Source JC John C. Production Manager Entertainment Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Event Manabg are" June 3, 2021 5.0 Sched made planning and running an online comedy festival much simpler than we had hoped or anticipated. Pros It was easy to jump back into, with a shallow learning curve. Cons Honestly, Sched did everything we needed it to do, and more. If there was anything that could be added, it might be a way to set up a “donation” button for each show to make it easier to tip groups. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Logistics chair Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outstanding Scheduling Software" September 13, 2018 5.0 Pros It was easily accessible to me and all of our users. Not difficult to use (with a few exceptions that the amazing customer support people worked through with me). It helped engage and excite our conference attendees and prospective attendees! Cons Some of the changes to the formate between last year and this, were a bit challenging, but ultimately resolved. Review Source MP Mary P. Educational Technologist Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing for simple, visually apealling, and easy to use event organization." February 23, 2019 5.0 I wish I could use Sched all day everyday, but unfortunately only get to use it a few times a year. My experience has been the best I could expect from an organization. Pros Sched is easy to use behind the scenes, but also very very user friendly for those attending the event. Many options available through different sized packages, very few limitations as far as designing goes. Customer support is THE BEST of pretty much any company I've ever worked with. We've been using Sched for over three years for events and have never been disappointed. Cons To find something as a con, I'd have to be pretty nitpicky here. It's perfectly functional and I never feel limited or frustrated by it. Review Source AS Amber S. Literacy Association of Tennessee Conference Chair Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Decision our Organization Made!" December 13, 2020 5.0 My experience was very positive! I loved the supportive documents, materials, and videos that were provided for me, as the conference organizer. What was most beneficial for me was allowing all of the different Zoom links to be housed in a single location. The color-coded organization and ability to personalize the aesthetics was incredible. Pros The software is incredibly intuitive to set up and manage. The set up allowed such an easy-to-navigate experience for conference attendees. I absolutely cannot imagine hosting an event without Sched! Cons With all the many wonderful features Sched had to offer, it was difficult for me to know where to start when setting up the event. The more I immersed myself in the software, the more features I realized were available for use. Review Source BH Barbara H. Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sched" April 12, 2022 4.0 I have now used it to host four pro-d conferences for teachers. It would be improved if it was not necessary to involve a secondary agent (EventBrite). This adds another frustrating layer for attendees to pro-d conferences to have to sign in. Pros Parts of the software are easy to use - inputting info for speakers and sessions. Cons Putting the event on-line and ready for those to sign in was trying - making the event specific to the needs of attendees proved challenging. Review Source JB Jane B. Director Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sched Made My Virtual Event Happen" March 16, 2021 5.0 I had used Sched successfully for a live event but the following year, we were 100% virtual. Sched allowed us to be in touch with attendees easily and provide a well-rounded experience. Pros Using the Live Stream feature was simple and it worked every time. My biggest stressor about our virtual event was having the links work. Everything went off without a hitch. Customer service was prompt and knowledgeable. Cons I would like to be able to include photos, gifs, and other files to messages we send to session attendees. Review Source CO Craig O. IB/AP Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Everything in a single website" October 31, 2018 4.0 I love not only the ease of use, but the fact that it lets us run so much closer to paperless! Far less waste! =) Pros I love that it organizes everything in one place. Also, we've (IB Dunia) used it for our teachers' conference since 2014, so people know it, and are comfortable with it. I like the ability to upload speakers and sessions from CSV templates. Cons I entered a speaker's email incorrectly, but never received a bounce notice, so she didn't receive the invitation, and I didn't know this until the last minute. :( Review Source RL Randy L. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "New tools keep me coming back" May 6, 2021 5.0 Great - we will be back again next year Pros Integration with Eventbrite registration Growing database of users registered in the system Ability to release video stream only to registered delegates Cons Small landing/home page with limited customization Review Source FF Federico F. Employee Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ThTe best" March 4, 2020 5.0 A very good software indeed and their help desk is efficient and useful Pros Sched is a fantastic tools that we used for organising our conference. Our attendees also enjoyed it and used it thoroughly with ease Cons Some improvements could be made in sessions and speakers management, as some conferences required some customisation on this aspect that has not been implemented yet Review Source LC Lance C. Instructional Technology Facilitator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This is our 5th year using Sched and it's so easy to use and their customer service is outstanding! " July 25, 2018 5.0 Pros Customer Service - quick responses and always willing to assist. User-friendly admin side and lots of options. Looks great! They are constantly improving and adding new features every year. Cons We use it for our educational technology conference to let attendees easily plan which sessions they want to attend. For our purposes, we have no "cons." Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Registration](https://www.capterra.com/registration-software/)[Event Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/event-marketing-software/)[Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/event-management-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.