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Eventin6.7/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

Eventin vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureEventinSugar Calendar
Our score6.7/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$69/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Eventin if…

  • Event organizers who sell tickets on WordPress
  • Agencies running events for clients
Eventin reviewVisit Eventin (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

Eventin

  • Events and ticketing
  • Ticket tiers and seat plans
  • QR code check-in
  • Calendars and event pages
  • Payments and tax
  • Integrations

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Eventin

  • Free RSVP and paid ticketing in one plugin
  • QR code tickets and check-in
  • Reddit users call it a solid choice for events and ticketing
  • Lifetime licence option
  • A Reddit user reported bugs with the ticket scanner and customer emails
  • Standard plan covers 2 domains; more needs a higher tier
  • Reddit users say some theme customization takes extra work

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

Eventin

  • StandardStarts here

    $69/year

    2 domains sites

    • 1-year updates and support
    • All pro add-ons and features
    • Stripe and PayPal payments

  • Premium

    $139/year

    10 domains sites

    • 1-year updates and support
    • All pro add-ons and features
    • Template builder

  • Agency

    $239/year

    Unlimited sites

    • 1-year updates and support
    • AI matchmaking and networking
    • All pro add-ons and features

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

What Reddit says

Eventin

Reddit mentions of Eventin are few and mostly describe it as an event calendar, registration and ticketing plugin and an alternative to The Events Calendar, including posts from its own team. One user reported that its calendar display was bugged and would not show, while another said it could meet their conference event needs.

Sugar Calendar

Not enough Reddit discussion yet.

Eventin vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Eventin better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Eventin or Sugar Calendar?

Eventin starts at $69/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Eventin 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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