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GeoDirectory8.6/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

GeoDirectory vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureGeoDirectorySugar Calendar
Our score8.6/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$49/year (better)$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorAyeCodeSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose GeoDirectory if…

  • Owners building local business directories
  • Sites that charge for listings
  • You want the lower starting price
GeoDirectory reviewVisit GeoDirectory (opens in a new tab)

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

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

Features

GeoDirectory

  • Free core plugin
  • Drag and drop submission form
  • Custom post types
  • Advanced Search add-on
  • Location Manager add-on
  • Page styling and widgets
  • Pay-per-listing

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

GeoDirectory

  • Free core plugin on WordPress.org
  • Average rating of 4.8 out of 5 on its WordPress.org reviews page
  • Built-in ratings and reviews that use the WordPress comment system
  • 30-day money-back guarantee on the Pricing Manager add-on
  • Charging for listings needs the Pricing Manager add-on, which is licensed separately
  • Multi-city directories need the Location Manager add-on
  • Plan prices listed here are for the Pricing Manager add-on, not the core plugin

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

GeoDirectory

  • Pricing Manager, Single SiteStarts here

    $49/year

    1 site

    • Pay-per-listing add-on
    • Accepts payments via GetPaid or WooCommerce

  • Pricing Manager, 2-5 Sites

    $69/year

    2-5 sites

    • Pay-per-listing add-on
    • Accepts payments via GetPaid or WooCommerce

  • Pricing Manager, Unlimited Sites

    $99/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Pay-per-listing add-on
    • Accepts payments via GetPaid or WooCommerce

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

GeoDirectory vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is GeoDirectory better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, GeoDirectory or Sugar Calendar?

GeoDirectory starts at $49/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get GeoDirectory 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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