OttoKit vs WP Event Manager

OttoKit wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureOttoKitWP Event Manager
Our score8.5/10 (better)8.4/10
Starts at$9/month$99/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days–
BillingOne-time paymentFree + paid plans
Active installs90K+–
Last Black Friday57% off–
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorBrainstorm ForceWP Event Manager
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose OttoKit if…

  • WordPress sites that need automation across other apps
  • Agencies managing several client sites

Choose WP Event Manager if…

  • Event organizers running events from a WordPress site
  • Sites that need ticketing and event listings

Features

OttoKit

  • No-code workflow builder
  • WordPress connections
  • AI agents and human-in-the-loop steps
  • Branches, loops and delays
  • App integrations
  • Unlimited workflows on paid plans

WP Event Manager

  • Event creation and management
  • Front-end event submission
  • Virtual event add-on
  • Add-on plugin bundles
  • Free core plugin

Pros and cons

OttoKit

  • Free plan with 250 tasks per month and 20 workflows
  • Lifetime deals are offered alongside the monthly and annual plans
  • Business and Business Plus include unlimited WordPress connections
  • Paid plans include unlimited global variables and workflows
  • Free plan is limited to one site and 250 tasks per month
  • Pro plan is capped at 5 WordPress connections and 5,000 tasks per month
  • Trustpilot sample is small, at 14 reviews

WP Event Manager

  • Core plugin is free and always included
  • Bundles start at $99 a year
  • Capterra rating of 4.6 from 6,118 reviews
  • Easy to get started, according to third-party reviews
  • Each bundle is licensed for one site
  • A 2022 Reddit thread reported the plugin had not been updated for the block editor

Pricing plans

OttoKit

  • Free

    Free

    1 site

    • 250 tasks per month
    • 20 workflows
    • All integrations
  • ProStarts here

    $9/month

    5 sites

    • 5,000 tasks per month
    • 5,000 table rows
    • 5 WordPress connections
  • Business

    $19/month

    Unlimited sites

    • 10,000 tasks per month
    • 5 workspaces
    • Unlimited WordPress connections

WP Event Manager

  • Event Manager PlusStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • 20 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee
  • Event Manager Pro

    $199/year

    1 site sites

    • 27 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee
  • Virtual Event Manager Pro

    $299/year

    1 site sites

    • 30 plugins
    • Free core plugin included
    • Full support guarantee

OttoKit vs WP Event Manager questions

Is OttoKit better than WP Event Manager?

On our comparison OttoKit comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, OttoKit or WP Event Manager?

OttoKit starts at $9/month and WP Event Manager starts at $99/year.

Can I get OttoKit or WP Event Manager cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. OttoKit was 57% off last year.

Both products

OttoKit

8.5/10

OttoKit helps automate workflows across various applications including WordPress, allowing users to easily manage and streamline their tasks.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $9/month
Category
Admin & dev tools

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