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Business Directory Plugin8.4/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

Business Directory Plugin 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

FeatureBusiness Directory PluginSugar Calendar
Our score8.4/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorBusiness Directory PluginSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Business Directory Plugin if…

  • Site owners building a paid business directory
  • Local directories that charge for listings
Business Directory Plugin reviewVisit Business Directory Plugin (opens in a new tab)

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
  • You want the lower starting price
Sugar Calendar reviewVisit Sugar Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Features

Business Directory Plugin

  • Unlimited listings
  • Payments for listings
  • Google Maps and location filters
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Claim listings
  • Featured listings
  • CSV import and export

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Business Directory Plugin

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Reviewers on Facebook describe setup as easy
  • Includes listing payments and discount codes on paid plans
  • 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The Basic plan has no Stripe or Google Maps
  • A BlogVault review describes the visual design as dated
  • Multi-site and claim-listing features need the Elite 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

Business Directory Plugin

  • BasicStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited listings
    • PayPal and Authorize.net payments
    • Ratings and reviews

  • Pro

    $149/year

    3 sites

    • Stripe and Google Maps
    • Filter by city or zip code
    • Discount codes

  • Elite

    $249/year

    25 sites

    • Claim listings
    • WordPress Multisite
    • All directory themes

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

Business Directory Plugin vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Business Directory Plugin better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Business Directory Plugin or Sugar Calendar?

Business Directory Plugin starts at $99/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Business Directory Plugin 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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