Kinsta offers superior hosting solutions specifically designed for WordPress, focusing on performance, security, and excellent customer support.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $30/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Kinsta
Kinsta vs Modern Events Calendar
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Kinsta | Modern Events Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7/10 (better) | 7.9/10 |
| Starts at | $30/month | $99/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Kinsta | Webnus |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Kinsta if…
- Business sites that need managed WordPress hosting
- Agencies hosting client sites
Choose Modern Events Calendar if…
- Event organizers selling tickets
- Venues and associations running events
- You want to start free
Features
Kinsta
- Free migrations
- Expert support
- Automatic backups
- CDN and advanced caching
- Staging environments
- Automatic updates with visual testing
- DDoS protection and SSL
Modern Events Calendar
- Event calendar views
- Ticketing and booking
- Date-based ticket pricing
- Discount coupons
- Advanced repeating events
- Webhooks
Pros and cons
Kinsta
- Unlimited free migrations on all plans
- 24/7 expert support in 8 languages
- Automatic daily backups, CDN and SSL included
- 30-day money-back guarantee after any free period
- Starting price of $30 per month is higher than typical shared hosting
- Overage fees apply when visit, storage or CDN limits are exceeded
- Lowest listed prices require annual billing
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
Kinsta
Single 20GBStarts here
$30/month
1 site
- 20GB bandwidth per month
- 10GB storage
- $35 per month if billed monthly
LaunchStarts here
$30/month
1 site
- 75,000 estimated visits per month
- 15GB storage
- $35 per month if billed monthly
Agency 20
$284/month
agency plan, contact sales sites
- Agency exclusive benefits
- Unbranded WordPress admin
- $340 per month if billed monthly
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
Kinsta
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.
Kinsta vs Modern Events Calendar questions
Is Kinsta better than Modern Events Calendar?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Kinsta or Modern Events Calendar?
Kinsta starts at $30/month and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.
Can I get Kinsta 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
Kata is a Multi-Purpose WordPress theme that allows you to create any kind of website, featuring an extensive library of ready-made templates.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Modern Events Calendar