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 The Events Calendar Pro
The Events Calendar Pro 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 | The Events Calendar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7/10 |
| Starts at | $129/year | $99/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 500+ | 600K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 35% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Eventespresso | Modern Tribe |
| 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 The Events Calendar Pro if…
- Venues and organizations running recurring events
- Sites that collect community event submissions
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Event Espresso
- Events and registrations
- Ticket types
- Intelligent checkout
- Attendee data
- Venue profiles
- Add-ons
The Events Calendar Pro
- Recurring events
- Filterable calendars
- Community submissions
- Virtual and hybrid events
- Premium support
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
The Events Calendar Pro
- Adds recurring events to the free Events Calendar plugin
- Pro licenses include premium support
- An unlimited site license is available
- The official pricing page could not be read, so the price comes from a third-party reseller
- Some Trustpilot reviewers complain about annual fee increases
- Only one plan price was found
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
The Events Calendar Pro
Starting licenseStarts here
$99/year
- Billed annually
- Unlimited site license available
What Reddit says
Event Espresso
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
The Events Calendar Pro
Reddit users say The Events Calendar Pro has declined since its sale to Liquid Web, citing slow bug fixes, weaker support and account access problems. Several are now looking for alternatives, mainly for recurring paid events and ticketing.
Event Espresso vs The Events Calendar Pro questions
Is Event Espresso better than The Events Calendar Pro?
On our comparison The Events Calendar Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Event Espresso or The Events Calendar Pro?
Event Espresso starts at $129/year and The Events Calendar Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get Event Espresso or The Events Calendar Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. The Events Calendar Pro was 35% off last year.
Both products
The Events Calendar Pro adds recurring events, filterable calendars and community event submissions to the free Events Calendar plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for The Events Calendar Pro