LearnDash is a WordPress LMS plugin for building, selling and certifying online courses with quizzes, assignments and certificates.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $350/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LearnDash
LearnDash 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 | LearnDash | Sugar Calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.2/10 | 8.1/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $350/year | $49.50/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 10K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 30% off | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Liquid Web | Sugar Calendar |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LearnDash if…
- Course creators selling online courses
- Companies training teams with group seats
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
LearnDash
- Course builder
- Quiz question types
- Certificates and assignments
- Built-in memberships
- Group enrollment
- Front-end course creation
- Progress reporting
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
Pros and cons
LearnDash
- Drag-and-drop course builder with 8 quiz question types
- Memberships and group enrollment are built in
- Front-end course creation for multiple instructors
- Standalone plan prices are not listed on the official page
- The lowest price is a bundle that includes The Events Calendar, Give and Kadence
- The 1-site plan is $350 per year
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
LearnDash
1 siteStarts here
$350/year
1 site
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
10 sites
$599/year
10 sites
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
25 sites
$799/year
25 sites
- Bundle with The Events Calendar, Give, LearnDash and Kadence
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
What Reddit says
LearnDash
Reddit users are split on LearnDash. Its accessibility overhaul is cited as a success, but a recent price rise of more than 100% on some tiers has angered many users, who say promises to honour legacy licences were not kept.
Sugar Calendar
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LearnDash vs Sugar Calendar questions
Is LearnDash 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, LearnDash or Sugar Calendar?
LearnDash starts at $350/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get LearnDash or Sugar Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. LearnDash was 30% off last year.
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