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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $90/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Fluent Support
Fluent Support vs Modern Events Calendar
Fluent Support wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Fluent Support | Modern Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $90/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Fluent Support | Webnus |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Fluent Support if…
- Small businesses running support from WordPress
- Agencies handling tickets for client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Modern Events Calendar if…
- Event organizers selling tickets
- Venues and associations running events
Features
Fluent Support
- Shared ticket inbox
- Unlimited agents and tickets
- Auto agent assignment
- Workflows
- Saved replies
- Team performance reports
- Integrations and REST API
Modern Events Calendar
- Event calendar views
- Ticketing and booking
- Date-based ticket pricing
- Discount coupons
- Advanced repeating events
- Webhooks
Pros and cons
Fluent Support
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Unlimited tickets and agents in the feature set
- Rated 4.6 out of 5 on WordPress.org
- Integrations with 20+ tools and a REST API
- Lifetime license option is offered
- No money-back guarantee is stated on the pricing page
- Single Site License covers one domain only
- Some WordPress.org reviewers say the customer portal needs custom CSS to look modern
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
Fluent Support
Single Site LicenseStarts here
$90/year
1 domain sites
- 10 business email piping addresses
- Unlimited email parsing
- 1 year of updates and priority support
Agency License
$174/year
5 domains sites
- 50 business email piping addresses
- Unlimited email parsing
- 1 year of updates and priority support
50 Sites License
$279/year
50 domains sites
- 500 business email piping addresses
- Unlimited email parsing
- 1 year of updates and priority support
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
Fluent Support
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.
Fluent Support vs Modern Events Calendar questions
Is Fluent Support better than Modern Events Calendar?
On our comparison Fluent Support comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Fluent Support or Modern Events Calendar?
Fluent Support starts at $90/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get Fluent Support or Modern Events Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Fluent Support was 40% off last year.
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- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Modern Events Calendar