SchedulePress wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
| Feature | SchedulePress | The Events Calendar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 (better) | 7/10 |
| Starts at | $37/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 600K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 35% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | WPDeveloper | Modern Tribe |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
IndividualStarts here
$37/year
1 site
Business
$104/year
Unlimited sites
Lifetime Unlimited
$259 once
Unlimited sites
Starting licenseStarts here
$99/year
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
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 SchedulePress comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
SchedulePress starts at $37/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.
SchedulePress is an advanced WordPress content scheduling and multi social sharing solution for managing auto post scheduling, auto social sharing, and more.
The Events Calendar Pro adds recurring events, filterable calendars and community event submissions to the free Events Calendar plugin.