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 Modern Events Calendar
Modern Events Calendar 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 | Modern Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $129/year | $99/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 500+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Eventespresso | Webnus |
| 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 Modern Events Calendar if…
- Event organizers selling tickets
- Venues and associations running events
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Event Espresso
- Events and registrations
- Ticket types
- Intelligent checkout
- Attendee data
- Venue profiles
- Add-ons
Modern Events Calendar
- Event calendar views
- Ticketing and booking
- Date-based ticket pricing
- Discount coupons
- Advanced repeating events
- Webhooks
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
Modern Events Calendar
- Free version covers single and multi-day events
- Pro adds ticketing, booking and advanced repeating events
- Discount coupons with usage limits and expiry dates
- Pro is priced at $99 per year for one site
- The free version is no longer listed on WordPress.org
- Some features need add-ons, priced separately
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
Modern Events Calendar
MEC ProStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Ticketing and appointment booking
- Advanced repeating events
- Advanced map and location management
What Reddit says
Event Espresso
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Modern Events Calendar
Few Reddit posts discuss Modern Events Calendar. One user calls it a promising events option, and its community notes that one-to-one help requires an active Pro licence.
Event Espresso vs Modern Events Calendar questions
Is Event Espresso better than Modern Events Calendar?
On our comparison Modern Events Calendar comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Event Espresso or Modern Events Calendar?
Event Espresso starts at $129/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get Event Espresso or Modern Events Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
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- Free version
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- Price
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- Category
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