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EventKoi8.1/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

EventKoi 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

FeatureEventKoiSugar Calendar
Our score8.1/108.1/10
Starts at$99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window15 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs60+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorEventKoiSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose EventKoi if…

  • Sites that run recurring events
  • Sites that sell event tickets
EventKoi reviewVisit EventKoi (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

EventKoi

  • Recurring events
  • Ticket payments
  • Eventbrite sync
  • .ics calendar feed
  • Frontend event submissions
  • Page builder 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

EventKoi

  • Free Lite version is listed on WordPress.org
  • Recurring events, custom fields and reusable locations are included on paid plans
  • Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi and Bricks
  • 15-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
  • Lite is limited to standard events and a single calendar
  • Lite tickets go through WooCommerce only
  • Lite support is basic and does not cover third-party conflict investigations

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

EventKoi

  • PersonalStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • Recurring events
    • Stripe and SureCart ticket payments
    • Eventbrite sync

  • Small business

    $129/year

    3 sites sites

    • Same features as Personal
    • Three site licenses

  • Agency

    $249/year

    10 sites sites

    • Same features as Personal
    • Ten site licenses

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

EventKoi vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is EventKoi 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, EventKoi or Sugar Calendar?

EventKoi starts at $99/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get EventKoi 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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