The Townscript alternative for startup community events.
Townscript sells tickets for workshops, runs and shows. MyStartupValley Events runs startup events end to end, free: review, Event Pass, check-in, networking and meeting requests.
Updated by the MyStartupValley team.
Where Townscript falls short for startup events.
Fees stack on paid tickets
Townscript publishes 1.99% + Rs 10, a 1.99% gateway fee and a 2% attendee platform fee, plus GST (help article dated 2023).
Built for ticket sales
Its help centre covers tickets, payouts and embeds. Nothing on networking or meetings.
No review flow documented
The help centre has no articles on approving registrants or on check-in.
MSV Events vs Townscript
Checked on 25 Oct 2026 from Townscript's public pages. Sources are listed below.
| Feature | MSV Events | Townscript |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free, no limits on events or registrants | Free for free events |
| Paid registration in India | Founder fee in INR via Razorpay; no ticket tiers | Yes, INR; 1.99% + Rs 10, 1.99% gateway, 2% attendee fee, plus GST (2023) |
| Registration form | Founder, investor, enabler and guest forms on one link | Not documented |
| Register without an account | Yes, confirmed with a 6-digit email code | Not documented |
| Application review | Shortlist and accept founders, approve guests | Not documented |
| QR pass and check-in | Event Pass on the phone, offline scanner, walk-ins | Not documented |
| Attendee networking | Who's here; a connect needs the other person's yes | No |
| Who to meet, by fit | Top 5 to meet, each with a reason | No |
| 1:1 meeting requests | Yes, free at events | No |
| Agenda and sessions | Agenda, halls and live updates | No |
| Website embed | Register button, event card or full form | Pop-up or iframe ticket widget |
| Startup and investor fields | Sector, stage, traction and deck ready; MSV users auto-fill | No |
Pick Townscript if
- You sell paid tickets in INR for workshops, runs or shows.
- A ticket widget on your site is all you need.
Pick MSV Events if
- Your event is free and for the startup community.
- You need review, check-in and networking in one place.
- You want founders to meet the right investors.
Move from Townscript to MSV Events.
Download the attendee list from Townscript and import it in MSV Events. Columns are mapped automatically and every attendee gets an Event Pass.
Townscript alternative: questions.
What are Townscript fees?
Townscript's help article (dated 2023) lists 1.99% + Rs 10 as its fee, 1.99% gateway fees and a 2% platform fee paid by attendees, with GST on each (checked 25 Oct 2026). Free events are free on both Townscript and MSV Events.
Is there a free Townscript alternative for startup events in Pune?
Yes. MSV Events is built in Pune and free for organisers, with application review, Event Pass, QR check-in, networking and meeting requests.
Can I import Townscript attendees into MSV Events?
Yes. Download the attendee list and import up to 5,000 rows. Each person gets their Event Pass.
Sources, checked 25 Oct 2026: Townscript chargesTownscript embedTownscript help centre . Names and trademarks belong to their owners.
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Your next startup event, free on MSV Events.
Registration, Event Pass, check-in, networking and meeting requests on one link.