Best WordPress Directory Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $52/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for aDirectory
aDirectory vs Sugar Calendar
Sugar Calendar wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | aDirectory | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $52/year | $49.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 300+ | 10K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | aDirectory | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose aDirectory if…
- Site owners building business or classified directories
- Agencies building directory sites for clients
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want the lower starting price
Features
aDirectory
- Listing search filters
- Custom listing fields
- Featured listings
- Pricing packages
- Claim listings
- Modern UI
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
aDirectory
- Free version is on WordPress.org
- Lifetime licenses are available
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Single-site plan is $52 per year
- Lifetime Unlimited plan costs $610 one time
- No Trustpilot profile for the vendor was found
Sugar Calendar
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Sells tickets with Stripe or WooCommerce
- One-click migration from The Events Calendar
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
- Integration credits are capped at 1,000 to 5,000, depending on the plan
- The Basic plan includes basic support only
- Only annual subscriptions are offered
Pricing plans
aDirectory
StarterStarts here
$52/year
1 site sites
- All premium add-ons
- All premium themes
- All upcoming products
Professional
$88/year
20 sites sites
- All premium add-ons
- All premium themes
- All upcoming products
Business
$155/year
Unlimited sites
- All premium add-ons
- All premium themes
- All upcoming products
Sugar Calendar
BasicStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site
- 1,000 integration credits
- Unlimited events, calendars and attendees
- Basic support
Plus
$99.50/year
1 site
- 2,000 integration credits
- Premium addons
- Premium support
Pro
$199.50/year
3 sites
- 3,000 integration credits
- Premium addons
- Premium support
aDirectory vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is aDirectory better than Sugar Calendar?
On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, aDirectory or Sugar Calendar?
aDirectory starts at $52/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get aDirectory or Sugar Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Sugar Calendar: WordPress Events Calendar & Bookings Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Sugar Calendar