The WordPress Theme Editor
- Free version
- –
- Price
- From $29/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for CSS Hero
CSS Hero vs Sugar Calendar
CSS Hero wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | CSS Hero | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.4/10 | 8.1/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $29/year (better) | $49.50/year |
| Free version | – | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | CSS Hero | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose CSS Hero if…
- Designers making visual style changes without writing CSS
- Agencies styling client sites with one license per site count
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want to start free
Features
CSS Hero
- Visual CSS editor
- Theme compatibility
- Animator plugin
- Product updates
- Basic support
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
CSS Hero
- Point-and-click CSS editing on the front end
- Lifetime option with updates for the life of the plan
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Trustpilot rating is 2.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews
- Starter plan covers one site only
- Annual plans include one year of updates and support
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
CSS Hero
StarterStarts here
$29/year
1 site
- One year product updates
- One year basic support
Personal
$59/year
5 sites
- One year product updates
- One year basic support
Pro
$199/year
999 sites
- One year product updates
- One year basic 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
CSS Hero vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is CSS Hero better than Sugar Calendar?
On our comparison CSS Hero comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, CSS Hero or Sugar Calendar?
CSS Hero starts at $29/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get CSS Hero 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