LatePoint vs Modern Events Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureLatePointModern Events Calendar
Our score8.6/10 (better)7.9/10
Starts at$69/year (better)$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs100K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorLatePointWebnus
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose LatePoint if…

  • Solo practitioners and single-location service businesses
  • Agencies building booking sites for clients
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Modern Events Calendar if…

  • Event organizers selling tickets
  • Venues and associations running events

Features

LatePoint

  • Appointments and group bookings
  • Event registration
  • Payments and invoicing
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Multi-staff and multi-location
  • Calendar and video sync
  • Coupons and packages

Modern Events Calendar

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

Pros and cons

LatePoint

  • All features are included on every plan, with no paid add-ons
  • Supports many payment processors, including Stripe, PayPal and Square
  • Handles both appointment bookings and event registration
  • Free version is available on WordPress.org
  • Renewals are billed at full price; the lower price applies to the first term only
  • Updates and support on annual plans need a renewal; the site keeps working without one
  • Lifetime pricing is higher than a single year, at $179 for Starter on sale

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

LatePoint

  • StarterStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $99 per year
    • Lifetime option available
  • Scale

    $125/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $249 per year
    • Lifetime option available
  • Agency

    $250/year

    100 sites

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $499 per year
    • Lifetime option available

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

LatePoint

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.

LatePoint vs Modern Events Calendar questions

Is LatePoint better than Modern Events Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, LatePoint or Modern Events Calendar?

LatePoint starts at $69/year and Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year.

Can I get LatePoint 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

LatePoint

8.6/10

Get a complete WordPress booking plugin for appointment scheduling, event booking, payments, and follow-ups, without piecing together a stack of paid add-ons.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $69/year
Category
Other tools

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