Hive Support I AI-Powered WordPress Help Desk Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Hive Support
Hive Support vs Sugar Calendar
Sugar Calendar wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Hive Support | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 8.1/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59/year | $49.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 30+ | 10K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Hive Support | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Hive Support if…
- Small and mid-size WordPress sites with support tickets
- WooCommerce stores that need order-linked support
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Hive Support
- Help desk tickets
- AI auto-replies
- AI chatbot
- Workflow automation
- Purchase history
- Multi-channel messaging
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
Hive Support
- Ticket plans include unlimited tickets
- Built-in AI auto-replies and an AI chatbot
- Integrates with WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads
- No free plan on the pricing page
- AI features depend on OpenAI
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
Hive Support
PersonalStarts here
$59/year
1 site
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
Professional
$89/year
5 sites
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
Business
$149/year
100 sites
- Unlimited tickets
- Billed annually
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
Hive Support vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is Hive Support better than Sugar Calendar?
On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Hive Support or Sugar Calendar?
Hive Support starts at $59/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get Hive Support 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
Sugar Calendar: WordPress Events Calendar & Bookings Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Sugar Calendar