Eventin vs Jetpack

Eventin wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEventinJetpack
Our score6.7/10 (better)6.2/10
Starts at$69/year$9.95/month
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–3M+
Last Black Friday–50% off
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterAutomattic
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Eventin if…

  • Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
  • Agencies running events for clients

Choose Jetpack if…

  • Site owners who want security and backups from one vendor
  • Sites that need stats and performance tools in one plugin

Features

Eventin

  • Events and ticketing
  • Ticket tiers and seat plans
  • QR code check-in
  • Calendars and event pages
  • Payments and tax
  • Integrations

Jetpack

  • Real-time backups
  • Malware scanning and removal
  • Performance tools
  • Brute force protection
  • Downtime monitoring
  • Site stats

Pros and cons

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

Jetpack

  • Free plan has no time limit
  • Paid plans bundle several tools
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on plans
  • Renewal price is about double the first-year price
  • Plans are priced per month, billed yearly, after the promotional first year

Pricing plans

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

Jetpack

  • SecurityStarts here

    $9.95/month

    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $19.95/month
    • Save vs buying modules individually
  • GrowthStarts here

    $9.95/month

    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $19.95/month
    • Save vs buying modules individually
  • Complete

    $24.95/month

    • Marked as the popular plan
    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $49.95/month

What Reddit says

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.

Jetpack

Reddit users are mostly negative about Jetpack, citing weak customer support, Jetpack Search charges that did not match their plan, and a view that it is one of the most disliked WordPress plugins. Several posts simply look for alternatives to its VideoPress, Carousel, or Search features.

Eventin vs Jetpack questions

Is Eventin better than Jetpack?

On our comparison Eventin comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Eventin or Jetpack?

Eventin starts at $69/year and Jetpack starts at $9.95/month.

Can I get Eventin or Jetpack cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Jetpack was 50% off last year.

Both products

Jetpack

6.2/10

Jetpack is a free WordPress plugin with paid plans for security, backups and performance tools.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9.95/month
Category
Other tools

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