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Pie Calendar vs Sugar Calendar

Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePie CalendarSugar Calendar
Our score8.2/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorPie CalendarSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Pie Calendar if…

  • Sites that publish events as posts
  • Agencies managing several client sites
Pie Calendar reviewVisit Pie Calendar (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

Pie Calendar

  • Turn any post into an event
  • Any post type
  • Recurring events
  • Single, multi-day and all-day events
  • Add to calendar links
  • Adaptive time zones

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Pie Calendar

  • Free version on WordPress.org with core calendar features
  • Turns any post or custom post type into an event
  • Recurring events and time zone conversion
  • Unlimited-site license is a one-time payment with no renewal fees
  • Paid plans are annual except the unlimited license
  • Some users on WordPress.org report limited dashboard and customization options

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

Pie Calendar

  • 1 Site LicenseStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site

    • All features included
    • Premium email support
    • Use on 1 site

  • 5 Site License

    $199/year

    5 sites

    • All features included
    • Premium email support
    • Use on 5 sites

  • Unlimited Sites

    $299 once

    Unlimited sites

    • All features included
    • Use on unlimited sites
    • No renewal fees

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

Pie Calendar vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Pie Calendar better than Sugar Calendar?

They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.

Which is cheaper, Pie Calendar or Sugar Calendar?

Pie Calendar starts at $99/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Pie Calendar 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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