Modern Events Calendar wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | Modern Events Calendar | The Events Calendar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 (better) | 7/10 |
| Starts at | $99/year | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 600K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 35% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Webnus | Modern Tribe |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
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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.
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.
On our comparison Modern Events Calendar comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Modern Events Calendar starts at $99/year and The Events Calendar Pro starts at $99/year.
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. The Events Calendar Pro was 35% off last year.
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The Events Calendar Pro adds recurring events, filterable calendars and community event submissions to the free Events Calendar plugin.