PayPal Events vs Hello Elementor
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| Feature | PayPal Events v1.4.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | Hello Elementor v3.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.2/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1,000+ | 1M+ |
| Last updated | August 22, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| Editions | Easy PayPal Events & Tickets · Easy PayPal Events Pro ($) | Hello Elementor · Elementor Pro ($) |
| Pros | Ticket buttons placed with one shortcode; Orders listed in the admin with bulk actions; Confirmation emails to buyer and site admin; PayPal sandbox mode for testing | Lightweight blank canvas that leaves design to Elementor; Elementor header and footer template support; WooCommerce support included |
| Cons | Free edition limited to three items per event; Pro upgrade needed for tax, custom button image and return URL per event; Relies on PayPal only, with no other gateway | Few built-in design options outside Elementor; Admin and customizer promote the paid Elementor Pro add-on |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | — |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Event and ticket button admin, Shortcode to place ticket buttons, Orders list with bulk actions, Order confirmation emails to buyer and admin, QR code ticket scan page, PayPal sandbox mode setting | Minimal blank canvas theme setup, Elementor header and footer templates, WooCommerce theme support, Elementor Pro upsell in the customizer |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | PayPal | — |
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce |
| Plugins | — | Elementor |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5 | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | 7.4 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| External services | — | my.elementor.com |
| Shortcodes | 1 | — |