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SearchWP vs WP Event Manager

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

At a glance

FeatureSearchWPWP Event Manager
Our scoreNot rated8.4/10
Starts at$99/year$99/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryAdmin & dev toolsAdmin & dev tools
VendorSearchWPWP Event Manager
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose SearchWP if…

  • Online stores that need better product search
  • Sites with custom post types or custom fields
SearchWP reviewVisit SearchWP (opens in a new tab)

Choose WP Event Manager if…

  • Event organizers running events from a WordPress site
  • Sites that need ticketing and event listings
  • You want to start free
WP Event Manager reviewVisit WP Event Manager (opens in a new tab)

Features

SearchWP

  • Custom result ordering
  • Custom fields and taxonomies
  • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads search
  • Live AJAX search results
  • PDF and office document search
  • Search metrics and statistics

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

SearchWP

  • Searches custom fields, taxonomies and custom post types
  • Works with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
  • Unlimited search queries on every plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • No free version
  • Only annual subscriptions are offered
  • Priority support starts at the Pro plan

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

SearchWP

  • StandardStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited search queries
    • Unlimited search engines
    • Standard support

  • Pro

    $199/year

    3 sites

    • Everything in Standard
    • Priority support
    • Built for sites that sell products

  • All Access Bundle

    $399/year

    100 sites

    • Includes SearchWP and WPFilters
    • Unlimited WPFilters queries
    • Unlimited WPFilters elements

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

SearchWP vs WP Event Manager questions

Is SearchWP better than WP Event Manager?

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

Which is cheaper, SearchWP or WP Event Manager?

SearchWP starts at $99/year and WP Event Manager starts at $99/year.

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

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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