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Rocket.net 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

FeatureRocket.netSugar Calendar
Our scoreNot rated8.1/10
Starts at$25/month$49.50/year
Free versionNoYes (better)
Refund window30 days (better)14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs–10K+
Last Black Friday70% off–
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorRocket.netSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Rocket.net if…

  • Agencies managing many client WordPress sites
  • Sites where page speed is the top priority
Rocket.net reviewVisit Rocket.net (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

Rocket.net

  • Enterprise CDN and WAF
  • Free migrations
  • Automated daily backups
  • Uptime guarantee
  • Malware protection

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Rocket.net

  • Free migrations and a 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Enterprise CDN, WAF and malware protection included
  • Third-party speed tests rank it among the fastest managed WordPress hosts
  • Starting price of $25 per month is higher than shared WordPress hosting
  • Independent reviews are mixed, with some criticizing hardware and company practices
  • Agency tiers start at $100 per month

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

Rocket.net

  • ManagedStarts here

    $25/month

    25 sites

    • Unmetered visitors, 50GB storage
    • Free SSL, Enterprise CDN and WAF
    • Automated daily backups with 30-day retention

  • Agency Tier 1

    $100/month

    10 sites

    • $83/mo with yearly billing
    • 50GB storage, 200GB bandwidth
    • Agency toolkit included

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

Rocket.net vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Rocket.net better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Rocket.net or Sugar Calendar?

Rocket.net starts at $25/month and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Rocket.net or Sugar Calendar cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Rocket.net was 70% off last year.

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