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AWP Classifieds8.4/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

AWP Classifieds vs Sugar Calendar

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAWP ClassifiedsSugar Calendar
Our score8.4/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$49.50/year$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs3K+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorAWP ClassifiedsSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose AWP Classifieds if…

  • Local classifieds sites
  • Site owners who want to charge for ad posts
AWP Classifieds reviewVisit AWP Classifieds (opens in a new tab)

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
Sugar Calendar reviewVisit Sugar Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Features

AWP Classifieds

  • Classified ad listings
  • Pay per post
  • Custom fields
  • Search by city or zip code
  • Payment gateways
  • Auto expire listings

Sugar Calendar

  • Recurring events
  • Ticket sales
  • Registration forms
  • Calendar blocks and widgets
  • Migration from The Events Calendar
  • Calendar feeds and sync

Pros and cons

AWP Classifieds

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
  • Plans are priced per site, with unlimited ads on every plan
  • Includes payment gateway integrations
  • Custom fields, featured ads and location search need the Pro plan or higher
  • Basic plan is limited to one site
  • Prices shown are introductory; renewals are at full price

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

AWP Classifieds

  • BasicStarts here

    $49.50/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited ads
    • BuddyPress integration
    • Auto expire listings

  • Pro

    $149.50/year

    5 sites

    • Custom fields
    • Featured ads
    • Stripe integration

  • Elite

    $249.50/year

    Unlimited sites

    • WordPress Multisite
    • Membership to post
    • AdSense and banner ads

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

AWP Classifieds vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is AWP Classifieds better than Sugar Calendar?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, AWP Classifieds or Sugar Calendar?

AWP Classifieds starts at $49.50/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get AWP Classifieds or Sugar Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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