Create Vertical & Horizontal Timelines
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $19/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Cool Timeline
Cool Timeline vs Sugar Calendar
Cool Timeline wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Cool Timeline | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5/10 (better) | 8.1/10 |
| Starts at | $19/year (better) | $49.50/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ (better) | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Cool Timeline | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Cool Timeline if…
- Sites showing company history or event timelines
- Elementor, Gutenberg or Divi users
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
Features
Cool Timeline
- Vertical and horizontal timelines
- Page builder support
- Classic post-type timeline
- Pre-made templates
- Image and multimedia support
- Story icons
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
Cool Timeline
- Free version on WordPress.org
- Works with Elementor, Gutenberg, Divi and shortcodes
- Lifetime licences are offered
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Premium features need a paid licence
- Each licence covers one website
- Premium support applies to paid licences only
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
Cool Timeline
Timeline Block ProStarts here
$19/year
1 website sites
- Lifetime option at $59
- 1 year of updates and support
Timeline Module for DiviStarts here
$19/year
1 website sites
- Lifetime option at $59
- 1 year of updates and support
Cool Timeline Pro
$29/year
1 website sites
- Lifetime option at $69
- 1 year of premium support
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
Cool Timeline vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is Cool Timeline better than Sugar Calendar?
On our comparison Cool Timeline comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Cool Timeline or Sugar Calendar?
Cool Timeline starts at $19/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get Cool Timeline 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