Eventonomy vs
The Events Calendar
The category giant. Its free calendar is solid, but recurring events, RSVP depth, and frontend submission are paid add-ons.
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How Eventonomy compares
Every serious option compared, including where they beat us. Each page has a feature table, a "where they win" section, and a plain verdict on who should pick which.
WordPress plugins
Plugin vs plugin
Same platform, different bets on what belongs in the free tier.
Eventonomy vs
Events Manager
A generous free tier with a long track record and strong multisite. The interface and architecture show their age.
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WP Event Manager
A lightweight listing core with modular pricing. Registrations, calendars, and recurring events are paid add-ons.
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EventON
A design-led paid calendar with real visual variety. RSVP, tickets, and user submission each need a paid add-on.
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Event Espresso
The registration heavyweight, with per-attendee forms and group transactions. Deeper than most community sites need.
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Plugin vs platform
A different trade entirely: their audience and convenience against your ownership and fees.
Eventonomy vs
Eventbrite
A real discovery audience and zero-setup payments, paid for with per-ticket service fees and platform-held attendee data.
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Meetup
The network effect is genuine and hard to replace. So are the yearly organizer subscription and the platform-owned member list.
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We ranked the five free options worth installing, with the honest limits of each, ours included.
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The fastest comparison is a test drive
Recurring events, RSVPs, waitlists, and frontend submission are free. Install it next to your current plugin and judge for yourself.