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FooEvents alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best FooEvents 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.
FooEvents compared with 5 alternatives: Tickera, Event Espresso, Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite and TicketSpice.
FooEvents is a paid product, starting at $169 per year for 1 site (Basic Bundle). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FooEventsThis tool | From $169/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tickera | From $99/yr | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Event Espresso | Free plan · from $129/yr | Yes | Web |
| Ticket Tailor | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Eventbrite | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| TicketSpice | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
FooEvents starts at $14.08 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Ticket Tailor and TicketSpice.
Eventbrite scores higher without starting lower. Tickera and Event Espresso start 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 FooEvents
Tickera
WordPress ticketing plugin with no per-ticket commission
- Tickera starts at $99 per year at renewal, after a first year at $149.
- Tickera can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Tickera does not cover online store, which FooEvents does.
Suits: Organizers who already run a WordPress site
Event Espresso
WordPress plugin for event calendars, registration and tickets
- Event Espresso starts at $129 per year for 1 live site.
- Event Espresso has a free plan, which FooEvents lacks.
- Event Espresso lists no iOS and Android apps, which FooEvents has.
- Event Espresso also covers calendar.
- Event Espresso does not cover barcode scanning, qR codes and online store, which FooEvents does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want ticketing on their own domain
Ticket Tailor
Event ticketing for a flat fee per ticket, with prepaid credits
- Ticket Tailor is free.
- Ticket Tailor has a free plan, which FooEvents lacks.
- Ticket Tailor also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Ticket Tailor does not cover barcode scanning, qR codes and online store, which FooEvents does.
Suits: Organizers who want a flat per-ticket fee instead of a percentage
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 has a free plan, which FooEvents lacks.
- Eventbrite also covers reports and email campaigns.
- Eventbrite does not cover barcode scanning, qR codes and online store, which FooEvents does.
Suits: Organizers who want buyers to find their events through a marketplace
TicketSpice
Ticketing for events and attractions at a flat 99¢ per ticket
- TicketSpice is free.
- TicketSpice has a free plan, which FooEvents lacks.
- TicketSpice also covers reports, email campaigns and sMS marketing.
- TicketSpice does not cover barcode scanning, qR codes and online store, which FooEvents does.
Suits: Festivals, fairs and attractions selling both online and at the gate
Limits worth knowing in FooEvents
- Runs only inside WordPress with WooCommerce installed; it is not a hosted ticketing service.
- Each domain needs its own license, and the license covers 12 months of support and updates, after which a subscription must stay valid to download updates.
- You still pay your payment gateway's own processing fees, and you host the site yourself.
- The page states a 14-day money-back guarantee; there is no free plan or trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FooEvents?
The alternatives to FooEvents in this directory are Tickera, Event Espresso, Ticket Tailor, Eventbrite and TicketSpice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FooEvents.
Is there a free alternative to FooEvents?
Yes. Ticket Tailor and TicketSpice are free to use. Event Espresso and Eventbrite have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.