Eventful allows website owners to showcase events beautifully and elevate their sites in minutes, with various layout options available.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $34.30/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Eventful
Eventful vs Growfund
Eventful wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventful | Growfund |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 6.3/10 |
| Starts at | $34.30/year (better) | $104.30/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 400+ (better) | 100+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | ThemeAtelier | Themeum |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Eventful if…
- Sites that already use The Events Calendar
- Sites that want event sliders and grids in Elementor or Gutenberg
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Growfund if…
- Nonprofits running donation campaigns
- Creators running reward-based crowdfunding
Features
Eventful
- Event sliders, grids and carousels
- Shortcodes
- Elementor widgets
- Gutenberg blocks
- Events schema for SEO
Growfund
- Donation and rewards modes
- Donation forms
- Payment gateways
- PDF receipts
- Analytics dashboard
- Email templates
Pros and cons
Eventful
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Works with Elementor and Gutenberg
- Adds events schema for SEO
- Lifetime plans available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Needs The Events Calendar plugin installed
- Advanced layouts and features need a paid plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating for Eventful found
Growfund
- Free plan and WordPress.org version for basic campaigns
- Donation and rewards modes in one plugin
- No platform fees according to the pricing FAQ
- Donors get PDF tax receipts automatically
- Advanced analytics, SMTP and branding control need a paid plan
- Native gateways are PayPal, Stripe and offline only
- Trustpilot profile has a single review
Pricing plans
Eventful
Single SiteStarts here
$34.30/year
1 website sites
- 1 year of standard support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Five Sites
$59.40/year
up to 5 websites sites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Unlimited Sites
$89.50/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of priority support
- 1 year of automatic updates
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Growfund
EssentialStarts here
$104.30/year
1 site sites
- All pro features
- 1-year updates and support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Advanced
$174.30/year
10 sites sites
- All pro features
- 1-year updates and support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Enterprise
$314.30/year
50 sites sites
- All pro features
- 1-year updates and support
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Eventful vs Growfund questions
Is Eventful better than Growfund?
On our comparison Eventful comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Eventful or Growfund?
Eventful starts at $34.30/year and Growfund starts at $104.30/year.
Can I get Eventful or Growfund cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Growfund is a donation and crowdfunding plugin for WordPress.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $104.30/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Growfund
