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Dancepad vs Sugar Calendar

Sugar Calendar wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureDancepadSugar Calendar
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts at€129 lifetime$49.50/year
Free version–Yes
Refund window10 days14 days (better)
BillingLifetime dealSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorDancepadSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Dancepad if…

  • Breakdance users who want extra design elements
  • Sites that need animated or visual elements without code
Dancepad reviewVisit Dancepad (opens in a new tab)

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
  • You want to start free
Sugar Calendar reviewVisit Sugar Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Features

Dancepad

  • 158 native elements
  • Text, button, menu, and slider elements
  • Responsive styling controls
  • Keyboard accessibility
  • Dynamic data
  • Templates

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Dancepad

  • Elements are native to the Breakdance builder
  • Lifetime deal with unlimited websites and updates
  • 10-day full refund policy
  • Can be tried on a temporary playground site before buying
  • Requires the Breakdance builder
  • Pricing rises as new versions are released, so the lifetime price increases over time
  • Prices are listed in euros and payment is split into 3-month installments

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

Dancepad

  • ElementsStarts here

    €129 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • All elements
    • Support forever
    • Updates forever

  • Dancepad

    €175 lifetime

    Unlimited sites

    • All elements
    • All templates
    • Support forever

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

Dancepad vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Dancepad better than Sugar Calendar?

On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Dancepad or Sugar Calendar?

Dancepad starts at €129 lifetime and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Dancepad 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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