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 Modern Events Calendar
Eventful wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Eventful | Modern Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $34.30/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 400+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | ThemeAtelier | Webnus |
| 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 Modern Events Calendar if…
- Event organizers selling tickets
- Venues and associations running events
Features
Eventful
- Event sliders, grids and carousels
- Shortcodes
- Elementor widgets
- Gutenberg blocks
- Events schema for SEO
Modern Events Calendar
- Event calendar views
- Ticketing and booking
- Date-based ticket pricing
- Discount coupons
- Advanced repeating events
- Webhooks
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
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
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
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
Eventful
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.
Eventful vs Modern Events Calendar questions
Is Eventful better than Modern Events Calendar?
On our comparison Eventful comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Eventful or Modern Events Calendar?
Eventful starts at $34.30/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get Eventful 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
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Modern Events Calendar