#1 Free Townscript Alternative in India

The Free Townscript Alternative for Indian Organizers

Townscript charges per-ticket fees on every paid ticket. Vihaya Events charges ₹0. UPI-native checkout, AI form builder, AI website builder, WhatsApp bulk marketing, and unlimited events — all free.

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Vihaya Events vs Townscript — at a glance

Vihaya Events is India's free event ticketing platform and the leading Townscript alternative. As of 2026-05-09, Townscript charges per-ticket fees on paid tickets; Vihaya Events charges zero platform fees and zero per-ticket commission. Both offer registration, QR ticketing, and check-in. Vihaya adds AI builders, WhatsApp campaigns, and sponsor management free.

Last updated: 2026-05-09

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Platform fee (Townscript: per-ticket fees on paid tickets)
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Commission on ticket sales
2 min
Setup time, end-to-end
T+2
Razorpay payout cycle

Vihaya Events vs Townscript — Full Comparison

See exactly how Vihaya Events compares to Townscript feature by feature.

FeatureVihaya EventsTownscript
Platform fee₹0Per-ticket fee on paid tickets
Free events₹0 alwaysFree
UPI checkoutNative via RazorpayYes
Payout speedT+2 working daysT+3 to T+7
AI form builderIncluded freeNot available
AI website builderIncluded freeLimited templates
WhatsApp bulk marketingIncluded freeAdd-on / external
Custom registration fieldsUnlimitedYes
QR check-inMobile, offline-capableAvailable
Sponsor managementBuilt-inLimited
Sub-event ticketing (mega events)Built-in for fests/exposLimited

Source: Townscript public pricing · Verified 2026-05-09

Why Organizers Switch from Townscript to Vihaya Events

Cheaper for paid events

Townscript charges per-ticket fees that add up fast. On 1,000 tickets at ₹500 each, you can save ₹15K–₹50K versus Townscript by switching to Vihaya. The savings scale linearly with your event size.

Better tools out of the box

AI form builder, AI website builder, WhatsApp campaigns, and sponsor management — all free with Vihaya. Townscript covers the basics but you'd typically need third-party tools for these.

Faster payouts via Razorpay

Vihaya pays out within T+2 working days. Cash flow matters for venue deposits and artist/speaker payments — especially for larger events with multi-week setups.

Sub-event ticketing for fests and expos

For multi-day fests with sub-events (Athena's 10 sub-events, Signal's tracks), Vihaya creates separate SEO-indexed pages for each — better discoverability and individual ticket sales per stage.

§FAQ · Townscript comparison

Vihaya Events vs Townscript — common questions

Answers to the most asked questions about migrating from Townscript to Vihaya Events. Last updated 2026-05-09.

How is Vihaya Events priced compared to Townscript?

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Vihaya Events charges ₹0 platform fee and 0% commission. Townscript charges a per-ticket fee on paid tickets. For free events, both are free; for paid events, Vihaya is cheaper. The only cost on Vihaya for paid events is the standard Razorpay gateway fee (~2% + GST).

Can I migrate my Townscript events to Vihaya Events?

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Yes. Recreate the event using Vihaya's AI form builder (paste your Townscript event description and the AI generates registration fields), import past attendees via CSV, and share the new public link. Most organizers complete migration in 15 minutes per event.

Does Vihaya Events support all the events Townscript does?

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Yes — and more. Concerts, parties, comedy shows, college fests, hackathons, conferences, weddings, sports events, club nights, expos, and private gatherings. Vihaya scales from 50-person workshops to 50,000-attendee festivals. Mega events with sub-events are a first-class feature.

Are Vihaya Events tickets recognized by venue staff?

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Yes. Vihaya Events generates QR-coded tickets delivered instantly via email and WhatsApp. Venue staff scan QR codes with the free Vihaya check-in app on any phone — no extra hardware. Real-time check-in data syncs to the dashboard. Works offline with sync on reconnect.

Does Vihaya Events handle refunds?

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Yes. Vihaya integrates with Razorpay's refund flow. Process full or partial refunds from your dashboard; Razorpay reverses the payment to the original payment method. Refund timelines follow Razorpay's standard (5–10 working days for cards, 1–3 for UPI).

Why is Vihaya Events free if competitors charge?

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Vihaya Events is funded by its parent company Vihaya Innovations Pvt Ltd, which lets the events platform stay free for organizers indefinitely. The events product is part of the broader Vihaya ecosystem serving Indian creators, communities, and event organizers.

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