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LatePoint8.6/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

LatePoint vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureLatePointSugar Calendar
Our score8.6/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$69/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs100K+ (better)10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorLatePointSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose LatePoint if…

  • Solo practitioners and single-location service businesses
  • Agencies building booking sites for clients
LatePoint reviewVisit LatePoint (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

LatePoint

  • Appointments and group bookings
  • Event registration
  • Payments and invoicing
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Multi-staff and multi-location
  • Calendar and video sync
  • Coupons and packages

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

LatePoint

  • All features are included on every plan, with no paid add-ons
  • Supports many payment processors, including Stripe, PayPal and Square
  • Handles both appointment bookings and event registration
  • Free version is available on WordPress.org
  • Renewals are billed at full price; the lower price applies to the first term only
  • Updates and support on annual plans need a renewal; the site keeps working without one
  • Lifetime pricing is higher than a single year, at $179 for Starter on sale

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

LatePoint

  • StarterStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $99 per year
    • Lifetime option available

  • Scale

    $125/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $249 per year
    • Lifetime option available

  • Agency

    $250/year

    100 sites

    • All features included
    • Sale price shown; list price $499 per year
    • Lifetime option available

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

LatePoint vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is LatePoint better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, LatePoint or Sugar Calendar?

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

Can I get LatePoint 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

LatePoint

8.6/10

Get a complete WordPress booking plugin for appointment scheduling, event booking, payments, and follow-ups, without piecing together a stack of paid add-ons.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $69/year
Category
Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LatePoint

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