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Simple Calendar vs Sugar Calendar

Sugar Calendar wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSimple CalendarSugar Calendar
Our score7.4/108.1/10 (better)
Starts at$99/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs50K+ (better)10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorSimple CalendarSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Simple Calendar if…

  • Sites that show Google Calendar events
  • Organisations that publish a public events calendar
Simple Calendar reviewVisit Simple 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

Simple Calendar

  • Public calendar events
  • Private calendar events
  • FullCalendar integration
  • Multiple views and colors
  • Appointment booking
  • Responsive layout

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Simple Calendar

  • Free core plugin shows public Google Calendar events
  • Paid plans are billed yearly at the listed price
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Private events and FullCalendar need a paid plan
  • Appointment booking is only listed on the Agency plan

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

Simple Calendar

  • PersonalStarts here

    $99/year

    1 site sites

    • Public and private calendar events
    • FullCalendar integration
    • 1 year support and updates

  • Business

    $199/year

    3 sites sites

    • Public and private calendar events
    • FullCalendar integration
    • 1 year support and updates

  • Agency

    $299/year

    10 sites sites

    • Appointment booking
    • Public and private calendar events
    • 1 year support and updates

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

Simple Calendar vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Simple Calendar better than Sugar Calendar?

On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Simple Calendar or Sugar Calendar?

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

Can I get Simple 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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