PayPal Events vs Modern Events Calendar
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| Feature | PayPal Events v1.4.2 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | Modern Events Calendar checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1,000+ | — |
| Last updated | August 22, 2026 | — |
| Editions | Easy PayPal Events & Tickets · Easy PayPal Events 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 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 | — |
| Integrations | ||
| Payment | PayPal | — |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5 | — |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | — |
| Phones home | No | — |
| Shortcodes | 1 | — |