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JetMessenger8.8/10Modern Events Calendar7.9/10

JetMessenger vs Modern Events Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureJetMessengerModern Events Calendar
Our score8.8/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$55/year (better)$99/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window30 days30 days
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorCrocoblockWebnus
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose JetMessenger if…

  • WooCommerce stores with buyer questions
  • Course and membership sites with support threads
  • You want the lower starting price
JetMessenger reviewVisit JetMessenger (opens in a new tab)

Choose Modern Events Calendar if…

  • Event organizers selling tickets
  • Venues and associations running events
  • You want to start free
Modern Events Calendar reviewVisit Modern Events Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Features

JetMessenger

  • Private conversations
  • Context-aware threads
  • My Chats inbox
  • Media attachments
  • Delivery notifications
  • WooCommerce support
  • GDPR-compliant data

Modern Events Calendar

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

Pros and cons

JetMessenger

  • Works with Elementor, Gutenberg and Bricks
  • Keeps chats tied to context
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Base plan covers one site

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

JetMessenger

  • JetMessengerStarts here

    $55/year

    1 site sites

    • JetMessenger plugin
    • 1 year product updates
    • 1 year Zoom & chat 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

JetMessenger

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.

JetMessenger vs Modern Events Calendar questions

Is JetMessenger better than Modern Events Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, JetMessenger or Modern Events Calendar?

JetMessenger starts at $55/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.

Can I get JetMessenger 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.

Both products

JetMessenger

8.8/10

JetMessenger is a private messaging plugin for WordPress that handles buyer-seller chats, support threads and member help desks.

Free version
No
Price
From $55/year
Category
Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for JetMessenger

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