Sugar Calendar: WordPress Events Calendar & Bookings Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Sugar Calendar
Sugar Calendar vs The Events Calendar Pro
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
| Feature | Sugar Calendar | The Events Calendar Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7/10 |
| Starts at | $49.50/year (better) | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 600K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 35% off |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Sugar Calendar | Modern Tribe |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Sugar Calendar if…
- Sites that sell event tickets
- Clubs and small organizations running events
- You want the lower starting price
Choose The Events Calendar Pro if…
- Venues and organizations running recurring events
- Sites that collect community event submissions
Features
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
The Events Calendar Pro
- Recurring events
- Filterable calendars
- Community submissions
- Virtual and hybrid events
- Premium support
Pros and cons
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
The Events Calendar Pro
- Adds recurring events to the free Events Calendar plugin
- Pro licenses include premium support
- An unlimited site license is available
- The official pricing page could not be read, so the price comes from a third-party reseller
- Some Trustpilot reviewers complain about annual fee increases
- Only one plan price was found
Pricing plans
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
The Events Calendar Pro
Starting licenseStarts here
$99/year
- Billed annually
- Unlimited site license available
What Reddit says
Sugar Calendar
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
The Events Calendar Pro
Reddit users say The Events Calendar Pro has declined since its sale to Liquid Web, citing slow bug fixes, weaker support and account access problems. Several are now looking for alternatives, mainly for recurring paid events and ticketing.
Sugar Calendar vs The Events Calendar Pro questions
Is Sugar Calendar better than The Events Calendar Pro?
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, Sugar Calendar or The Events Calendar Pro?
Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year and The Events Calendar Pro starts at $99/year.
Can I get Sugar Calendar or The Events Calendar Pro cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. The Events Calendar Pro was 35% off last year.
Both products
The Events Calendar Pro adds recurring events, filterable calendars and community event submissions to the free Events Calendar plugin.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for The Events Calendar Pro