Event Espresso is a WordPress calendar and event registration plugin to sell tickets easily and efficiently on your WordPress site.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $129/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Event Espresso
Event Espresso 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
| Feature | Event Espresso | Eventin |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 6.7/10 |
| Starts at | $129/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 15 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 500+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Eventespresso | Themewinter |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Event Espresso if…
- Venues and organizers selling event tickets on WordPress
- Sites that need free event registration
Choose Eventin if…
- Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
- Agencies running events for clients
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Event Espresso
- Events and registrations
- Ticket types
- Intelligent checkout
- Attendee data
- Venue profiles
- Add-ons
Eventin
- Events and ticketing
- Ticket tiers and seat plans
- QR code check-in
- Calendars and event pages
- Payments and tax
- Integrations
Pros and cons
Event Espresso
- Free Decaf version on WordPress.org
- No per-ticket commission fees charged to customers
- Unlimited events, registrations and ticket sales on all plans
- Full data ownership for attendee lists
- The free Decaf version is not compatible with add-ons
- The Core plan covers one live site plus staging sites
- Support on the free plan is community support only
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
Event Espresso
Decaf
Free
- Free on WordPress.org
- Community support
CoreStarts here
$129/year
1 live site plus staging sites sites
- Unlimited events and registrations
- PayPal payments
All Access
$399/year
- Access to all add-on plugins
- Premium support
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
Event Espresso
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.
Event Espresso vs Eventin questions
Is Event Espresso 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, Event Espresso or Eventin?
Event Espresso starts at $129/year and Eventin starts at $69/year.
Can I get Event Espresso 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