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Better Chat Support8.0/10WP Event Manager8.4/10

Better Chat Support vs WP Event Manager

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBetter Chat SupportWP Event Manager
Our score8/108.4/10 (better)
Starts at$29/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs1K+–
Last Black Friday80% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorThemeAtelierWP Event Manager
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Better Chat Support if…

  • WooCommerce stores adding chat buttons to product pages
  • Sites that want WhatsApp or Messenger chat on the page
  • You want the lower starting price
Better Chat Support reviewVisit Better Chat Support (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Event Manager if…

  • Event organizers running events from a WordPress site
  • Sites that need ticketing and event listings
WP Event Manager reviewVisit WP Event Manager (opens in a new tab)

Features

Better Chat Support

  • Multiple chat channels
  • Unlimited chat agents
  • Agent availability
  • Pre-filled messages
  • WooCommerce integration
  • Page targeting
  • Device visibility

WP Event Manager

  • Event creation and management
  • Front-end event submission
  • Virtual event add-on
  • Add-on plugin bundles
  • Free core plugin

Pros and cons

Better Chat Support

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Single, five-site and unlimited licences
  • Lifetime licence option
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Yearly plans include support and updates for one year only
  • Pro features are not itemised on the pricing page
  • No Trustpilot or G2 rating was found for the product

WP Event Manager

  • Core plugin is free and always included
  • Bundles start at $99 a year
  • Capterra rating of 4.6 from 6,118 reviews
  • Easy to get started, according to third-party reviews
  • Each bundle is licensed for one site
  • A 2022 Reddit thread reported the plugin had not been updated for the block editor

Pricing plans

Better Chat Support

  • Single Site (yearly)Starts here

    $29/year

    1 website sites

    • Standard support for 1 year
    • Automatic updates for 1 year
    • All Pro features included

  • Five Sites (yearly)

    $69/year

    5 websites sites

    • Priority support for 1 year
    • Automatic updates for 1 year
    • All Pro features included

  • Unlimited Sites (yearly)

    $129/year

    Unlimited sites

    • All Pro features included
    • 14-day money-back guarantee
    • Yearly billing

WP Event Manager

  • Event Manager PlusStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • 20 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

  • Event Manager Pro

    $199/year

    1 site sites

    • 27 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

  • Virtual Event Manager Pro

    $299/year

    1 site sites

    • 30 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

Better Chat Support vs WP Event Manager questions

Is Better Chat Support better than WP Event Manager?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Better Chat Support or WP Event Manager?

Better Chat Support starts at $29/year and WP Event Manager starts at $99/year.

Can I get Better Chat Support or WP Event Manager cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Better Chat Support was 80% off last year.

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