Pointics vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeaturePointicsSugar Calendar
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts at$45/year (better)$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorThemewinterSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Pointics if…

  • WooCommerce stores that want repeat purchases
  • Agencies managing loyalty programs for clients
  • You want the lower starting price

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events

Features

Pointics

  • Points on purchases and reviews
  • Rewards and coupons
  • VIP tiers
  • Referrals and campaigns
  • Analytics dashboard
  • AI-assisted setup

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Pointics

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Lifetime license options on the pricing page
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Plans differ mainly by site count and support level
  • Newer product with limited public review volume

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

Pointics

  • StandardStarts here

    $45/year

    5 sites

    • Priority email support
  • Premium

    $75/year

    50 sites

    • Priority email support
    • Live video call support
  • Agency

    $99/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Priority agency support
    • White-label and client licensing

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

Pointics vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Pointics better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Pointics or Sugar Calendar?

Pointics starts at $45/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Pointics 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

Pointics helps you build a powerful loyalty program with points, rewards, referrals, VIP tiers and automated campaigns all managed directly from WordPress.

Free version
Yes
Price
From $45/year
Category
Other tools

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