# The Affordable Townscript Alternative for Indian Organisers

> Townscript charges per-ticket fees on every paid ticket. Vihaya Events is free for free events and 1.9–4.9% on paid tickets. UPI-native checkout, AI form builder, AI website builder, WhatsApp bulk marketing, and unlimited events — included.

- Competitor: **Townscript** (per-ticket fees on paid tickets)
- Positioning: India-focused ticketing with per-ticket fees

## Comparison table

| Feature | Vihaya Events | Townscript |
|---------|---------------|-----------------|
| Platform fee | Free events; 1.9–4.9% on paid | Per-ticket fee on paid tickets |
| Free events | ₹0 always | Free |
| UPI checkout | Native via Razorpay | Yes |
| Payout speed | T+2 working days | T+3 to T+7 |
| AI form builder | Included free | Not available |
| AI website builder | Included free | Limited templates |
| WhatsApp bulk marketing | Included free | Add-on / external |
| Custom registration fields | Unlimited | Yes |
| QR check-in | Mobile, offline-capable | Available |
| Sponsor management | Built-in | Limited |
| Sub-event ticketing (mega events) | Built-in for fests/expos | Limited |

## Why switch from Townscript

### 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

### How is Vihaya Events priced compared to Townscript?

Vihaya Events is free for free events and charges 1.9–4.9% on paid tickets. Townscript charges per-ticket fees on paid tickets that often exceed Vihaya's range. For free events, both are free; for paid events, Vihaya is typically cheaper. Razorpay gateway fees (~2% + GST) apply on both platforms.

### Can I migrate my Townscript events to Vihaya Events?

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 organisers complete migration in 15 minutes per event.

### Does Vihaya Events support all the events Townscript does?

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 recognised by venue staff?

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?

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 cheaper than competitors?

Vihaya Events keeps free events completely free and charges only 1.9–4.9% on paid tickets. Backing from parent company Vihaya Innovations Pvt Ltd lets the platform run lean with no monthly subscriptions and no premium tiers. The events product is part of the broader Vihaya ecosystem serving Indian creators, communities, and event organisers.


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Last updated: 2026-05-09
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