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Content Control Pro8.8/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

Content Control Pro vs Sugar Calendar

Content Control Pro wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureContent Control ProSugar Calendar
Our score8.8/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$69.30/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window–14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs40K+ (better)10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorContent Control ProSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Content Control Pro if…

  • Small businesses building paywalls on WordPress
  • Membership and publication sites that restrict content
Content Control Pro reviewVisit Content Control Pro (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

Content Control Pro

  • Block scheduling
  • Rule engine for blocks
  • WooCommerce and EDD rules
  • Content teasers and previews
  • Custom login URLs

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Content Control Pro

  • Free core plugin is listed on WordPress.org
  • Block-level rules let you restrict parts of a page, not only whole posts
  • WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads rules are included on the Personal plan
  • Priced per year with a Professional plan for up to 50 sites
  • Listed prices are the first-year 30% discount, with renewal shown at the same amount
  • No money-back guarantee was listed on the pricing page
  • No Trustpilot or G2 reviews were found for the plugin

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

Content Control Pro

  • PersonalStarts here

    $69.30/year

    1 site

    • Block scheduling
    • Rule engine for blocks
    • WooCommerce and EDD rules

  • Plus

    $139.30/year

    1 site

    • All Personal features
    • Content teasers and previews
    • All future addons

  • Professional

    $209.30/year

    50 sites

    • All Plus features
    • Priority support
    • Up to 50 sites

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

Content Control Pro vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Content Control Pro better than Sugar Calendar?

On our comparison Content Control Pro comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Content Control Pro or Sugar Calendar?

Content Control Pro starts at $69.30/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Content Control 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.

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