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Strong Testimonials8.7/10Sugar Calendar8.1/10

Strong Testimonials vs Sugar Calendar

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

At a glance

FeatureStrong TestimonialsSugar Calendar
Our score8.7/10 (better)8.1/10
Starts at$39 once$49.50/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingOne-time paymentSubscription
Active installs80K+ (better)10K+
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorStrong TestimonialsSugar Calendar
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Strong Testimonials if…

  • Sites that display customer reviews and testimonials
  • Site owners who prefer a one-time license
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Choose Sugar Calendar if…

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

Strong Testimonials

  • Testimonial collection forms
  • Custom form fields
  • Advanced views
  • Review imports
  • Spam control
  • SEO-friendly markup

Sugar Calendar

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

Pros and cons

Strong Testimonials

  • One-time payment with no recurring fees
  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Imports reviews from Google, Facebook and Yelp on higher plans
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Review imports are limited to the Plus and Business plans
  • Updates and support are included for one year on every 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

Strong Testimonials

  • BasicStarts here

    $39 once

    1 site sites

    • 1 year of updates and support
    • Country selector
    • Professionally designed templates

  • Plus

    $69 once

    3 sites sites

    • Custom post types assignment
    • Advanced views
    • Captcha or honeypot spam control

  • Business

    $99 once

    5 sites sites

    • Custom form fields
    • Infinite scroll
    • MailChimp integration

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

Strong Testimonials vs Sugar Calendar questions

Is Strong Testimonials better than Sugar Calendar?

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

Which is cheaper, Strong Testimonials or Sugar Calendar?

Strong Testimonials starts at $39 once and Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year.

Can I get Strong Testimonials 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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