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NexcessSugar Calendar8.1/10

Nexcess vs Sugar Calendar

Sugar Calendar wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureNexcessSugar Calendar
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts atSee website$49.50/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window–14 days
BillingNot listedSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorLiquid WebSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Nexcess if…

  • Agencies managing client WordPress sites
  • WooCommerce stores with compliance needs
Nexcess reviewVisit Nexcess (opens in a new tab)

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

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

Features

Nexcess

  • Expert-managed WordPress hosting
  • Autoscaling
  • WooCommerce compliance
  • Migrations
  • Multiple platforms

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Nexcess

  • Expert management at the application layer
  • Autoscaling for seasonal spikes
  • PCI-DSS support for WooCommerce
  • No public WordPress plan prices on the vendor site
  • Pricing is quoted through a sales conversation

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

Nexcess

Plans not listed. See Nexcess pricing

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

Nexcess vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Nexcess better than Sugar Calendar?

On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Nexcess or Sugar Calendar?

Nexcess starts at See website and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Nexcess 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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