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Connections Pro 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

FeatureConnections ProSugar Calendar
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts at$74.99 once$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorConnections ProSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Connections Pro if…

  • Chambers of commerce and member directories
  • Staff and address book directories
Connections Pro reviewVisit Connections Pro (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

Connections Pro

  • Free directory core
  • Template customizer
  • CSV import
  • Enhanced categories
  • Contact and form add-ons
  • Advanced search and login

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Connections Pro

  • Core plugin is free and listed on WordPress.org
  • Pro Pack bundles 11 extensions and the premium cMap template for one payment
  • Pro addons are not subscription-based
  • Customizer offers over 100 options for list and profile views
  • Pro addon updates and Pro Support need an annual support license renewal
  • Individual add-on prices were not listed on the pages checked

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

Connections Pro

  • Pro PackStarts here

    $74.99 once

    • 11 extensions
    • Premium cMap template
    • Pro support for the first year

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

Connections Pro vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Connections Pro better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Connections Pro or Sugar Calendar?

Connections Pro starts at $74.99 once and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Connections Pro 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

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