Events Calendar Pro alternative for recurring events
Do you need Events Calendar Pro only for events that repeat? Then Recurring Events for The Events Calendar can do it in the free The Events Calendar. Daily and weekly rules are free. Monthly and yearly rules are in our Pro for $49 per year.
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Recurring events compared
| Events Calendar Pro | Our free plugin | Our Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $259 per year, Essentials plan* | $0 | $49 per year, one site |
| Every day, every week | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Every month, every year | Yes | No | Yes |
| Ends on a date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ends after N times | Yes | No | Yes |
| Exceptions, editing one date | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Each series once in event lists | Yes | No | Yes |
| Other features: week, photo and map views, custom fields, location search | Yes | No | No |
* The lowest plan with recurring events on liquidweb.com, checked in October 2026. Prices can change.
When Events Calendar Pro is the better choice
Choose it if you also need its other features, for example the map view, the photo view or custom fields. Our plugin adds recurring events only.
When our plugin is enough
- You use the free The Events Calendar and need events that repeat.
- Your events repeat every day or every week: the free version covers it.
- You need monthly or yearly rules, or each series once in your event lists: Pro costs $49 per year. Try it free for 14 days. No card needed.
If you use Events Calendar Pro now
The two plugins do not work together. Our plugin stays inactive while Events Calendar Pro is active. It does not import series from Events Calendar Pro: set the rule again on each series.