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Eventin6.7/10Pie Calendar8.2/10

Eventin vs Pie Calendar

Pie Calendar wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureEventinPie Calendar
Our score6.7/108.2/10 (better)
Starts at$69/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–1K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterPie Calendar
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
Eventin reviewVisit Eventin (opens in a new tab)

Choose Pie Calendar if…

  • Sites that publish events as posts
  • Agencies managing several client sites
Pie Calendar reviewVisit Pie Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Features

Eventin

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

Pie Calendar

  • Turn any post into an event
  • Any post type
  • Recurring events
  • Single, multi-day and all-day events
  • Add to calendar links
  • Adaptive time zones

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

Pie Calendar

  • Free version on WordPress.org with core calendar features
  • Turns any post or custom post type into an event
  • Recurring events and time zone conversion
  • Unlimited-site license is a one-time payment with no renewal fees
  • Paid plans are annual except the unlimited license
  • Some users on WordPress.org report limited dashboard and customization options

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

Pie Calendar

  • 1 Site LicenseStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • Premium email support
    • Use on 1 site

  • 5 Site License

    $199/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • Premium email support
    • Use on 5 sites

  • Unlimited Sites

    $299 once

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • Use on unlimited sites
    • No renewal fees

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.

Pie Calendar

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Eventin vs Pie Calendar questions

Is Eventin better than Pie Calendar?

On our comparison Pie Calendar comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Eventin or Pie Calendar?

Eventin starts at $69/year and Pie Calendar starts at $99/year.

Can I get Eventin or Pie 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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