The Events Calendar is a popular WordPress plugin for managing and displaying events. Below is a curated list of 20 free (or free‑tier) event management solutions that can serve as alternatives for organizers looking for cost‑effective tools.
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Widely used platform offering free event creation and ticketing for free events, with built‑in registration, promotion, and analytics.
Simple, cloud‑based calendar that lets you create public event pages, share invites, and embed calendars on websites.
Community‑focused platform that allows free groups to schedule recurring meet‑ups, manage RSVPs, and communicate with members.
Free plan supports unlimited free events, basic registration forms, and email confirmations.
Free tier for small events (up to 100 guests) with customizable RSVP forms, guest list management, and email reminders.
Event marketing platform offering a free plan for creating event pages, managing guest lists, and tracking attendance.
No‑fee ticketing solution for free events; you only pay transaction fees when you sell tickets.
Open‑source WordPress plugin that provides basic event calendars, recurring events, and RSVP functionality.
Free tier includes event registration, ticketing, and basic reporting for small‑scale events.
Free plan for events with up to 100 attendees, offering ticketing, RSVP, and simple event pages.
Free version provides event apps, attendee check‑in, and basic analytics for community events.
Free WordPress plugin for basic event registration, ticketing, and calendar display.
Free scheduling tool that can be repurposed for one‑to‑many event sign‑ups with automated calendar invites.
Leverage Facebook’s massive user base to create public or private events, manage RSVPs, and promote through social sharing.
Free embeddable event calendar widget for websites, with responsive design and simple event submission.
Free version includes agenda building, attendee networking, and basic check‑in for small conferences.
Community edition offers free event website builder, registration, and attendee engagement tools.
While primarily paid, Cvent provides a limited‑time free trial with full event management features for evaluation.
Free plan supports basic event creation, ticketing, and email notifications for up to 200 attendees.
Free tier includes event page creation, RSVP collection, and simple analytics for up to 100 participants.