Sprout Invoices vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureSprout InvoicesSugar Calendar
Our score8.1/108.1/10
Starts at$59.25/year$49.50/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1K+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorSprout InvoicesSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Sprout Invoices if…

  • Freelancers invoicing clients from WordPress
  • Agencies billing clients on WordPress sites

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
  • You want the lower starting price

Features

Sprout Invoices

  • Unlimited invoices and estimates
  • Recurring invoices
  • Online payments
  • Deposits and partial payments
  • Payment reminders
  • Client dashboards
  • PDF generation

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Sprout Invoices

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited invoices and estimates
  • Accepts Stripe, PayPal and Square payments on higher tiers
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Stripe, PayPal and Square payments are not in the Freelancer license
  • Support is limited on the Freelancer license

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

Sprout Invoices

  • Freelancer LicenseStarts here

    $59.25/year

    1 site sites

    • WooCommerce checkout
    • Recurring invoicing
    • Limited support
  • Business License

    $119.25/year

    1 site sites

    • Stripe, PayPal and Square payments
    • Time tracking
    • Priority support
  • Enterprise License

    $449.25/year

    Unlimited sites

    • ACH bank transfers
    • Automatic payments
    • Priority support

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

Sprout Invoices vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Sprout Invoices better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Sprout Invoices or Sugar Calendar?

Sprout Invoices starts at $59.25/year and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Sprout Invoices 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

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Free version
Yes
Price
From $59.25/year
Category
Other tools

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