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Eventin6.7/10Modern Events Calendar7.9/10

Eventin 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

FeatureEventinModern Events Calendar
Our score6.7/107.9/10 (better)
Starts at$69/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterWebnus
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Eventin if…

  • Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
  • Agencies running events for clients
  • You want the lower starting price
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Choose Modern Events Calendar if…

  • Event organizers selling tickets
  • Venues and associations running events
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Features

Eventin

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

Modern Events Calendar

  • Event calendar views
  • Ticketing and booking
  • Date-based ticket pricing
  • Discount coupons
  • Advanced repeating events
  • Webhooks

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Eventin vs Modern Events Calendar questions

Is Eventin 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, Eventin or Modern Events Calendar?

Eventin starts at $69/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.

Can I get Eventin 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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