Bluehost is a web host with WordPress-optimized plans for small sites, online stores and agencies.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $3.99/month
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Bluehost
Bluehost vs Sugar Calendar
Sugar Calendar wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Bluehost | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 8.1/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $3.99/month | $49.50/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 75% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Newfold Digital | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Bluehost if…
- Beginners and small sites on a budget
- Small businesses that want phone support on a mid-tier plan
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want to start free
Features
Bluehost
- Free SSL and CDN
- Free domain for one year
- Staging sites
- Weekly website backups
- Malware scanning and removal
- Free WordPress migration
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
Bluehost
- Free domain for one year on 12 and 36 month terms
- Free SSL, CDN and WordPress migration included
- 30-day money-back guarantee on hosting
- Renewal prices are roughly double the 36-month intro prices
- Phone support starts on the Business plan
- A domain refund fee applies if you cancel within 30 days on a plan with a free domain
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
Bluehost
StarterStarts here
$3.99/month
10 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $9.99/mo
- 10GB NVMe storage, about 40k monthly visits
- Free domain, SSL and CDN in first year
Business
$6.99/month
50 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $13.99/mo
- 50GB NVMe storage, about 200k monthly visits
- Phone support and domain privacy included
Ecommerce Essentials
$14.99/month
100 sites
- Price on 36-month term, renews at $21.99/mo
- WooCommerce included, 100GB NVMe storage
- About 400k monthly visits
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
What Reddit says
Bluehost
Reddit users who run WordPress on Bluehost describe slow support and a wp-admin login redirect that several support calls did not fix. Posts also flag an outdated PHP 7.3 default on its WordPress Pro plan and a cPanel layout that is hard for newcomers to navigate.
Sugar Calendar
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Bluehost vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is Bluehost better than Sugar Calendar?
On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Bluehost or Sugar Calendar?
Bluehost starts at $3.99/month and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get Bluehost or Sugar Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Bluehost was 75% off last year.
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