Beacon is a lead magnet creator for turning content into eBooks, checklists, and workbooks with built-in lead capture.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $19/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Beacon
Beacon 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 | Beacon | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $19/month | $49.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 500+ | 10K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Beacon if…
- Bloggers building an email list
- Small marketing teams creating lead magnets
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
Features
Beacon
- Lead magnet creator
- Lead capture forms
- Smart PDF delivery
- Resource library builder
- Full template library
- WordPress plugin
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
Beacon
- Free plan includes a WordPress plugin
- Templates for eBooks, checklists and workbooks
- WordPress.org plugin rated 4.4 of 5 from 28 ratings
- Free plan is limited to 100 leads
- Lite plan includes one site
- Annual price is listed only for the Lite plan
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
Beacon
LiteStarts here
$19/month
1 site
- 500 leads
- 10,000 page views
- Annual price $190
Professional
$49/month
1 site
- 5,000 leads
- 20,000 page views
- Custom domain
Agency
$99/month
5 sites
- 10,000 leads
- 50,000 page views
- Access to all Beacon 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
Beacon vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is Beacon 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, Beacon or Sugar Calendar?
Beacon starts at $19/month and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get Beacon 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