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Jetpack6.2/10Modern Events Calendar7.9/10

Jetpack vs Modern Events Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureJetpackModern Events Calendar
Our score6.2/107.9/10 (better)
Starts at$9.95/month$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingFree + paid plansFree + paid plans
Active installs3M+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorAutomatticWebnus
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Jetpack if…

  • Site owners who want security and backups from one vendor
  • Sites that need stats and performance tools in one plugin
Jetpack reviewVisit Jetpack (opens in a new tab)

Choose Modern Events Calendar if…

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

Features

Jetpack

  • Real-time backups
  • Malware scanning and removal
  • Performance tools
  • Brute force protection
  • Downtime monitoring
  • Site stats

Modern Events Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Jetpack

  • Free plan has no time limit
  • Paid plans bundle several tools
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on plans
  • Renewal price is about double the first-year price
  • Plans are priced per month, billed yearly, after the promotional first year

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

Jetpack

  • SecurityStarts here

    $9.95/month

    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $19.95/month
    • Save vs buying modules individually

  • GrowthStarts here

    $9.95/month

    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $19.95/month
    • Save vs buying modules individually

  • Complete

    $24.95/month

    • Marked as the popular plan
    • First year, billed yearly
    • Regular price $49.95/month

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

Jetpack

Reddit users are mostly negative about Jetpack, citing weak customer support, Jetpack Search charges that did not match their plan, and a view that it is one of the most disliked WordPress plugins. Several posts simply look for alternatives to its VideoPress, Carousel, or Search features.

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.

Jetpack vs Modern Events Calendar questions

Is Jetpack better than Modern Events Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Jetpack or Modern Events Calendar?

Jetpack starts at $9.95/month and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.

Can I get Jetpack or Modern Events Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Jetpack was 50% off last year.

Both products

Jetpack

6.2/10

Jetpack is a free WordPress plugin with paid plans for security, backups and performance tools.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9.95/month
Category
Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Jetpack

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