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Events plus operations
Events, classes, RSVP, attendance, customer accounts, appointment services, and local WordPress records.
Calendar, booking, and add-on comparison
Drecha Events vs Modern Events Calendar
MEC is stronger when its many layouts, paid ticketing, and add-on catalog matter. Drecha is attractive when Free event and appointment operations cover the requirement and ticket payments are unnecessary.
Competitor focus
Modern Events Calendar
Both products cover event calendars and booking. MEC Pro also advertises ticketing and appointment booking, while some integrations and display tools are sold as separate annual add-ons.
Pricing reality
Annual
$99/year. One site.
Decision point
Drecha Events
Modern Events Calendar
One-time and recurring event calendars
Drecha EventsOne-time in Free; recurrence in Pro
Modern Events CalendarLite advertises one-time, multi-day, and recurring events
Event booking and ticketing
Drecha EventsFree RSVP and booking; no payments
Modern Events CalendarAdvanced booking and ticketing in Pro
Appointment booking
Drecha EventsBasic services and slots in Free; advanced rules in Pro
Modern Events CalendarTime-slot appointment booking advertised in Pro
Layouts and display catalog
Drecha EventsFive calendar views plus responsive shortcodes
Modern Events CalendarBroad premium layout and skin catalog
Add-on costs
Drecha EventsImplemented Pro features are part of one add-on
Modern Events CalendarSome integrations and layouts have separate annual add-ons
Pricing model
Drecha EventsFree; Pro price not yet announced, intended as one-time
Modern Events Calendar$99/year for one site when checked
Pricing without sleight of hand
Separate promotions, renewals, and license scope.
Current competitor offer: $99/year.
Renewal/update policy: One year of automatic updates and premium support.
Three-year illustration
Illustrative three-year one-site Pro cost: $99 × 3 years = $297, before tax, add-ons, and any future price changes. Drecha Events Pro pricing is not yet announced.
Drecha Events Pro is intended as a one-time license for one production website. Its price is still unannounced, so this page does not invent a Drecha total or numerical saving.
Where Modern Events Calendar may be stronger
- Large event display and layout catalog
- Paid booking and ticketing
- Appointment and page-builder add-ons
Choose Drecha when
- Free RSVP, appointment services, customer accounts, and operations fit the project.
- You prefer fewer moving packages.
- No ticket payment workflow is required.
Choose Modern Events Calendar when
- You need paid ticketing or MEC-specific layouts.
- A named MEC add-on is essential.
- MEC’s existing templates already match your site.
Migration note
Plan the data, not only the pages.
Treat MEC event content, bookings, ticket orders, and add-on data as separate migration streams. Drecha does not advertise a MEC importer, so test recurrence and timezone semantics manually before changing public calendars.
Comparison FAQ
Questions to settle before switching
Is Drecha affiliated with Modern Events Calendar?
No. Drecha is independent. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Can Drecha collect ticket or appointment payments?
No. Drecha Events does not currently collect ticket or appointment payments. Choose a verified commerce-capable product when money must change hands inside the booking flow.
What does Drecha Events Pro cost?
Final pricing has not been announced. The intended policy is a one-time license for one production website, but this comparison does not invent a price or saving.
Can I migrate automatically?
No automatic migration from this product is currently verified. Inventory, export, rebuild, and test the records and workflows described in the migration note above.
Official sources used
- Official MEC product and pricing
- Official MEC add-on catalog
- Modern Events Calendar Lite on WordPress.org
Last verified October 15, 2026. Prices, promotions, product ownership, and feature packaging can change. Check the linked official pages before purchasing.
Check the fit yourself
Explore the Free workflow before choosing Pro.
Drecha Events Free is intended to remain useful without an account or subscription. Pro checkout remains unavailable until release verification and final pricing are complete.