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Eventin6.7/10Widget Options8.9/10

Eventin vs Widget Options

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

At a glance

FeatureEventinWidget Options
Our score6.7/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$69/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs–100K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterWidget Options
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Eventin if…

  • Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
  • Agencies running events for clients
Eventin reviewVisit Eventin (opens in a new tab)

Choose Widget Options if…

  • Site owners who want different widgets on different pages
  • Agencies managing widgets on client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
Widget Options reviewVisit Widget Options (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

Widget Options

  • Visibility targeting
  • Scheduled content
  • Widget customization
  • Sidebar control
  • Mobile optimization
  • Client site management

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

Widget Options

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Targets widgets by page, device and visitor
  • Schedules content in advance
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • The pricing page shows one shared feature list for all plans
  • Trustpilot and G2 ratings were not found for the vendor

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

Widget Options

  • PersonalStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

  • Business

    $95/year

    5 sites

  • Developer

    $245/year

    Unlimited sites

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.

Widget Options

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Eventin vs Widget Options questions

Is Eventin better than Widget Options?

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

Which is cheaper, Eventin or Widget Options?

Eventin starts at $69/year and Widget Options starts at $39/year.

Can I get Eventin or Widget Options cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

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