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Business Directory Plugin8.4/10Eventin6.7/10

Business Directory Plugin vs Eventin

Eventin wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureBusiness Directory PluginEventin
Our score8.4/10 (better)6.7/10
Starts at$99/year$69/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days15 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorBusiness Directory PluginThemewinter
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Business Directory Plugin if…

  • Site owners building a paid business directory
  • Local directories that charge for listings
Business Directory Plugin reviewVisit Business Directory Plugin (opens in a new tab)

Choose Eventin if…

  • Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
  • Agencies running events for clients
  • You want the lower starting price
Eventin reviewVisit Eventin (opens in a new tab)

Features

Business Directory Plugin

  • Unlimited listings
  • Payments for listings
  • Google Maps and location filters
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Claim listings
  • Featured listings
  • CSV import and export

Eventin

  • Events and ticketing
  • Ticket tiers and seat plans
  • QR code check-in
  • Calendars and event pages
  • Payments and tax
  • Integrations

Pros and cons

Business Directory Plugin

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Reviewers on Facebook describe setup as easy
  • Includes listing payments and discount codes on paid plans
  • 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The Basic plan has no Stripe or Google Maps
  • A BlogVault review describes the visual design as dated
  • Multi-site and claim-listing features need the Elite plan

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

Business Directory Plugin

  • BasicStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited listings
    • PayPal and Authorize.net payments
    • Ratings and reviews

  • Pro

    $149/year

    3 sites

    • Stripe and Google Maps
    • Filter by city or zip code
    • Discount codes

  • Elite

    $249/year

    25 sites

    • Claim listings
    • WordPress Multisite
    • All directory themes

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

Business Directory Plugin

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.

Business Directory Plugin vs Eventin questions

Is Business Directory Plugin better than Eventin?

On our comparison Eventin comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Business Directory Plugin or Eventin?

Business Directory Plugin starts at $99/year and Eventin starts at $69/year.

Can I get Business Directory Plugin 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

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