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FluentBooking8.4/10The Events Calendar Pro7.0/10

FluentBooking vs The Events Calendar Pro

FluentBooking wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureFluentBookingThe Events Calendar Pro
Our score8.4/10 (better)7/10
Starts at$55/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window––
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs20K+600K+ (better)
Last Black Friday50% off (better)35% off
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorFluentBookingModern Tribe
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose FluentBooking if…

  • Solo professionals taking appointments on a WordPress site
  • Agencies offering booking forms to client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
FluentBooking reviewVisit FluentBooking (opens in a new tab)

Choose The Events Calendar Pro if…

  • Venues and organizations running recurring events
  • Sites that collect community event submissions
The Events Calendar Pro reviewVisit The Events Calendar Pro (opens in a new tab)

Features

FluentBooking

  • Unlimited calendars and hosts
  • Calendar sync
  • Availability management
  • Notifications and reminders
  • Video meetings
  • Paid bookings
  • Form and CRM integrations

The Events Calendar Pro

  • Recurring events
  • Filterable calendars
  • Community submissions
  • Virtual and hybrid events
  • Premium support

Pros and cons

FluentBooking

  • Unlimited calendars and hosts on every plan
  • Two-way calendar sync with Google, Apple, Outlook, and Nextcloud
  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Lifetime license option available
  • Payments are limited to Stripe and PayPal
  • Calendar integrations are limited to four providers
  • Some reviewers note advanced features are still missing

The Events Calendar Pro

  • Adds recurring events to the free Events Calendar plugin
  • Pro licenses include premium support
  • An unlimited site license is available
  • The official pricing page could not be read, so the price comes from a third-party reseller
  • Some Trustpilot reviewers complain about annual fee increases
  • Only one plan price was found

Pricing plans

FluentBooking

  • SoloStarts here

    $55/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited calendars and hosts
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Small Business

    $139/year

    5 sites

    • Unlimited calendars and hosts
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Agency

    $279/year

    50 sites

    • Unlimited calendars and hosts
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

The Events Calendar Pro

  • Starting licenseStarts here

    $99/year

    • Billed annually
    • Unlimited site license available

What Reddit says

FluentBooking

Only two Reddit threads mention FluentBooking directly, so the evidence is thin. One user chose it alongside Fluent Forms because it can calculate a booking price from form answers, which standalone booking systems could not, while the other thread is a request to share a lifetime licence.

The Events Calendar Pro

Reddit users say The Events Calendar Pro has declined since its sale to Liquid Web, citing slow bug fixes, weaker support and account access problems. Several are now looking for alternatives, mainly for recurring paid events and ticketing.

FluentBooking vs The Events Calendar Pro questions

Is FluentBooking better than The Events Calendar Pro?

On our comparison FluentBooking comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, FluentBooking or The Events Calendar Pro?

FluentBooking starts at $55/year and The Events Calendar Pro starts at $99/year.

Can I get FluentBooking or The Events Calendar Pro cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. FluentBooking was 50% off last year. The Events Calendar Pro was 35% off last year.

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