Bookly is a WordPress appointment booking plugin with a free version and paid Pro, Business and Ultimate plans.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $39/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bookly
Bookly vs Eventin
Bookly wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bookly | Eventin |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $39/year (better) | $69/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 15 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 60K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Bookly | Themewinter |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bookly if…
- Solo professionals and small service businesses
- Agencies running booking sites for several clients
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Eventin if…
- Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
- Agencies running events for clients
Features
Bookly
- Unlimited appointments and services
- Email, SMS and WhatsApp notifications
- Customizable booking form
- Booking list with filters
- Customer list
Eventin
- Events and ticketing
- Ticket tiers and seat plans
- QR code check-in
- Calendars and event pages
- Payments and tax
- Integrations
Pros and cons
Bookly
- Free version on WordPress.org covers basic booking
- Lifetime license for one site at $99
- 60,000+ active installs according to the vendor
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Capterra customer service sub-rating is 3.7 out of 5, with slow ticket responses noted
- Plan features differ by tier, so the cheapest plan may not include what you need
Eventin
- Free RSVP and paid ticketing in one plugin
- QR code tickets and check-in
- Reddit users call it a solid choice for events and ticketing
- Lifetime licence option
- A Reddit user reported bugs with the ticket scanner and customer emails
- Standard plan covers 2 domains; more needs a higher tier
- Reddit users say some theme customization takes extra work
Pricing plans
Bookly
ProStarts here
$39/year
1 site
- Annual renewal
- Unlimited appointments and services
Pro
$99 lifetime
1 site
- One-time payment
- Lifetime updates
Business
$69/year
1 site
- Every core paid feature
- Annual renewal
Eventin
StandardStarts here
$69/year
2 domains sites
- 1-year updates and support
- All pro add-ons and features
- Stripe and PayPal payments
Premium
$139/year
10 domains sites
- 1-year updates and support
- All pro add-ons and features
- Template builder
Agency
$239/year
Unlimited sites
- 1-year updates and support
- AI matchmaking and networking
- All pro add-ons and features
What Reddit says
Bookly
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Eventin
Reddit mentions of Eventin are few and mostly describe it as an event calendar, registration and ticketing plugin and an alternative to The Events Calendar, including posts from its own team. One user reported that its calendar display was bugged and would not show, while another said it could meet their conference event needs.
Bookly vs Eventin questions
Is Bookly better than Eventin?
On our comparison Bookly comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bookly or Eventin?
Bookly starts at $39/year and Eventin starts at $69/year.
Can I get Bookly or Eventin cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Create, Sell & Manage WordPress Events - all in One Place.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Eventin