Alternatives · Event Tickets
Event Espresso alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Event Espresso alternative for most people is Ticket Tailor (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of event ticketing platforms. It's also the best free one.
Event Espresso compared with 7 alternatives: Tickera, FooEvents, Ticket Tailor, pretix, Eventbrite and 2 more.
Event Espresso has a free plan. Paid plans start at $129 per year for 1 live site. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Event EspressoThis tool | Free plan · from $129/yr | Yes | Web |
| Tickera | From $99/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| FooEvents | From $169/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| pretix | Free plan · from €499/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Event Smart | Free plan · from $50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Eventyay | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
Event Espresso starts at $10.75 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Ticket Tailor and Eventyay.
FooEvents, pretix, Eventbrite and Event Smart score higher without starting lower. Tickera starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Event Espresso
Tickera
WordPress ticketing plugin with no per-ticket commission
- Tickera starts at $99 per year at renewal, after a first year at $149.
- Tickera has no free plan, unlike Event Espresso.
- Tickera also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Tickera can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tickera also covers barcode scanning and qR codes.
Suits: Organizers who already run a WordPress site
FooEvents
WooCommerce plugins for selling event tickets on your own site
- FooEvents starts at $169 per year for 1 site (Basic Bundle).
- FooEvents has no free plan, unlike Event Espresso.
- FooEvents also lists iOS and Android apps.
- FooEvents also covers barcode scanning, qR codes and online store.
- FooEvents does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Organizers who already run a WordPress and WooCommerce site
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor is free.
- Ticket Tailor also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ticket Tailor also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Ticket Tailor does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat per-ticket fee instead of a percentage
pretix
Open-source ticket shop, hosted or on your own server
- pretix starts at €499 per year, self-hosted, up to 10,000 orders a year.
- pretix also lists iOS, Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- pretix is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- pretix also covers reports.
- pretix does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Conferences and trade fairs that want to host ticketing themselves
Eventbrite
Ticketing and event marketplace, with fees usually paid by buyers
- Eventbrite starts at $15 per month and up, for Eventbrite Pro email sends.
- Eventbrite also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eventbrite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Eventbrite does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
Event Smart
Event registration sites with no per-ticket fees
- Event Smart starts at $50 per month.
- Event Smart also covers forms and qR codes.
- Event Smart does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat monthly fee, not per-ticket cuts
Eventyay
Open-source event ticketing, schedules and check-in
- Eventyay is free.
- Eventyay is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Eventyay does not cover calendar, which Event Espresso does.
Suits: Open-source and community conferences
Limits worth knowing in Event Espresso
- It runs only inside WordPress, which you install and maintain yourself.
- The free Decaf edition charges a 3% pay-as-you-go fee and cannot use add-ons.
- Core covers one live site and sells add-ons separately; All Access bundles them for $399 per year.
- Payment processing fees from your chosen gateway still apply.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Event Espresso?
The alternatives to Event Espresso in this directory are Tickera, FooEvents, Ticket Tailor, pretix, Eventbrite, Event Smart and Eventyay. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Event Espresso.
Is there a free alternative to Event Espresso?
Yes. Ticket Tailor and Eventyay are free to use. pretix, Eventbrite and Event Smart have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Event Espresso alternatives work on Windows?
The Event Espresso listing does not include a Windows app. pretix lists one.
Which Event Espresso alternatives work on Linux?
The Event Espresso listing does not include a Linux app. pretix lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Event Espresso?
pretix and Eventyay are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.