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Best Event ticketing software for WordPress

10 software tools ranked, each with a short verdict.

VERIFIEDLISTER SCORE · UPDATED

Best Event ticketing software for WordPress: Top 10 Ranked. Ticket Spot ranks first, with a Lister Score of 96.0.

Ticket Spot leads this ranking: it offers full white-label branding with custom domains and colours. Event Tickets by WP Event Manager is built for Event professionals. Event Espresso charges zero per-ticket commission fees on all sales.
Best Event ticketing software for WordPress, compared
RANKENTRYBEST FORSCOREFROM
1Ticket SpotBuilt for Event organisers seeking full control and white-label brandingEvent organisers seeking full control and white-label branding96.0–
2Event Tickets by WP Event ManagerOffers white-label branding to remove all plugin branding from eventsEvent professionals94.0–
3Event EspressoEvent Espresso is a comprehensive WordPress plugin for event calendars and ticket sales–92.0–
4FooEventsProvides free check-in apps for iOS and Androidevent organisers using WooCommerce90.0–
5Sugar CalendarAccepts online payments through Stripe or WooCommerceWordPress site owners managing events or bookings90.0–
6Events Made EasySupports fifteen payment gateways without add-on fees–88.0–
7TickeraCharges zero commission on every ticket sale foreverWordPress event organisers seeking full data control88.0–
8VenueraIntegrates with native WooCommerce checkout, taxes and payment gatewaysWordPress event organisers86.0–
9Modern Events CalendarIncludes a full-featured booking system with customisable forms and ticket typesevent planners and small businesses84.0–
10TicketMachineEnsures data security by storing customer information on German servers in compliance with GDPR–82.0–
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How to choose

Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:

Each entry's Lister Score on this ranking weighs fit to the list (40%), evidence on the site (20%), published detail (20%) and buying signals (20%).

Each entry's full verdict is below.

The ranking, in detail

01

Ticket Spot

Keep 100% of ticket revenue with zero platform fees

Ticket Spot is an event ticketing platform that charges zero transaction fees. It allows organisers to sell tickets on their own website with a fully branded checkout.

Best for: Event organisers seeking full control and white-label branding
PROS
  • The product keeps 100% of ticket revenue by charging no platform fees.
  • The product offers full white-label branding with custom domains and colours.
CONS
  • The free plan restricts users to selling only free tickets without paid options.
96.0
02

Event Tickets by WP Event Manager

Free core plugin with outstanding features for event management.

This is an all-in-one event management plugin for WordPress. It provides calendar and ticketing tools to manage events from the frontend or backend.

Best for: Event professionals
PROS
  • The product allows organisers to enjoy 100% of ticket revenue without commissions.
  • The product offers white-label branding to remove all plugin branding from events.
94.0
03

Event Espresso

The most complete event registration and ticket sales plugin for WordPress

Event Espresso is a comprehensive WordPress plugin for event calendars and ticket sales. It powers thousands of businesses by processing hundreds of millions in annual sales.

PROS
  • Event Espresso charges zero per-ticket commission fees on all sales.
  • The product allows funds to go directly into your payment gateway account instantly.
CONS
  • The Decaf plan does not support add-on features or premium plugins.
92.0
04

FooEvents

Turn your WooCommerce site into a complete event platform

FooEvents is a WordPress plugin that enables users to sell event tickets and manage bookings directly via WooCommerce. It ensures zero commission or ticket fees are charged on sales.

Best for: event organisers using WooCommerce
PROS
  • The product charges no commission or per-ticket fees.
  • The product provides free check-in apps for iOS and Android.
90.0
05

Sugar Calendar

The sweetest events and bookings plugin for WordPress

Sugar Calendar is a robust WordPress plugin for events and bookings.

Best for: WordPress site owners managing events or bookings
PROS
  • The product accepts online payments through Stripe or WooCommerce.
  • Sugar Calendar allows users to set up auto-recurring events easily.
90.0
06

Events Made Easy

The complete event management toolkit for WordPress with zero compromises.

Events Made Easy is a comprehensive event management toolkit for WordPress. It handles bookings, memberships, payments, maps, and calendars within a single plugin.

PROS
  • Events Made Easy supports fifteen payment gateways without add-on fees.
  • The product provides nineteen dedicated admin pages for full back-office control.
88.0
07

Tickera

Zero commission forever on all ticket sales

Tickera is a commission-free event ticketing system for WordPress.

Best for: WordPress event organisers seeking full data control
PROS
  • The product charges zero commission on every ticket sale forever.
  • The product stores all attendee data directly on your own server.
88.0
08

Venuera

The complete WooCommerce-first event ticketing system for WordPress

Venuera is a complete event ticketing system for WordPress built natively on WooCommerce. The free core allows users to build events, design tickets and sell them through the platform.

Best for: WordPress event organisers
PROS
  • Venuera integrates with native WooCommerce checkout, taxes and payment gateways.
  • The product offers unlimited events and tickets in its free core version.
CONS
  • Venuera requires manual check-in from the admin screen rather than providing an automated mobile app in the free core.
86.0
09

Modern Events Calendar

The leading WordPress event calendar solution

Modern Events Calendar is a WordPress plugin designed to help event planners manage events of any size. It simplifies scheduling and management for various businesses such as yoga studios, workshops, and restaurants.

Best for: event planners and small businesses
PROS
  • Modern Events Calendar offers more than 60 layout options for showcasing events.
  • The product includes a full-featured booking system with customisable forms and ticket types.
84.0
10

TicketMachine

Your complete event solution from Germany

TicketMachine is an innovative ticketing system designed to eliminate the stress and confusion associated with event organisation. It simplifies the process of creating events and selling tickets efficiently.

PROS
  • The product enables users to create professional event pages and sell tickets quickly.
  • The product ensures data security by storing customer information on German servers in compliance with GDPR.
82.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Event ticketing software for WordPress?

Ticket Spot ranks first on Lister. Ticket Spot is an event ticketing platform that charges zero transaction fees. It allows organisers to sell tickets on their own website with a fully branded checkout.

What are the top 10 Event ticketing software for WordPress?

1. Ticket Spot; 2. Event Tickets by WP Event Manager; 3. Event Espresso; 4. FooEvents; 5. Sugar Calendar; 6. Events Made Easy; 7. Tickera; 8. Venuera; 9. Modern Events Calendar; 10. TicketMachine.

Are there free options for Event ticketing software for WordPress?

No free option is confirmed in the recorded pricing for this ranking. Check each provider's pricing page for current plans and trials.

Who are these event ticketing products built for?

Ticket Spot says it is built for Event organisers seeking full control and white-label branding, and Event Tickets by WP Event Manager for Event professionals. FooEvents says it is built for event organisers using WooCommerce, and Sugar Calendar for WordPress site owners managing events or bookings.

What should a buyer check before signing up?

Ticket Spot states that the free plan restricts users to selling only free tickets without paid options, and Event Espresso that the Decaf plan does not support add-on features or premium plugins. Venuera states that Venuera requires manual check-in from the admin screen rather than providing an automated mobile app in the free core. Those are the limits each product publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.

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