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Growfund6.3/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

Growfund vs Sugar Calendar

Sugar Calendar wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureGrowfundSugar Calendar
Our score6.3/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$104.30/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs100+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemeumSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Growfund if…

  • Nonprofits running donation campaigns
  • Creators running reward-based crowdfunding
Growfund reviewVisit Growfund (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

Growfund

  • Donation and rewards modes
  • Donation forms
  • Payment gateways
  • PDF receipts
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Email 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

Growfund

  • Free plan and WordPress.org version for basic campaigns
  • Donation and rewards modes in one plugin
  • No platform fees according to the pricing FAQ
  • Donors get PDF tax receipts automatically
  • Advanced analytics, SMTP and branding control need a paid plan
  • Native gateways are PayPal, Stripe and offline only
  • Trustpilot profile has a single review

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

Growfund

  • EssentialStarts here

    $104.30/year

    1 site sites

    • All pro features
    • 1-year updates and support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Advanced

    $174.30/year

    10 sites sites

    • All pro features
    • 1-year updates and support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Enterprise

    $314.30/year

    50 sites sites

    • All pro features
    • 1-year updates and support
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Growfund vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Growfund better than Sugar Calendar?

On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Growfund or Sugar Calendar?

Growfund starts at $104.30/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Growfund 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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