Sugar Calendar vs ThriveDesk

Sugar Calendar wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSugar CalendarThriveDesk
Our score8.1/10Not rated
Starts at$49.50/yearSee website
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window14 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs10K+–
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorSugar CalendarThriveDesk
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
  • You want to start free

Choose ThriveDesk if…

  • Small support teams
  • Businesses that want a shared inbox and help center in one tool

Features

Sugar Calendar

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

ThriveDesk

  • Shared inbox
  • Live chat
  • Help center
  • Workflow automation
  • WordPress help center

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

ThriveDesk

  • 7-day free trial with no credit card required
  • No per-agent limit on the account, as stated in the FAQ
  • Cancel at any time with no minimum contract, as stated in the FAQ
  • The pricing page shows more than one set of plan prices, so the listed prices could not be confirmed
  • Knowledge base and some features depend on the plan tier
  • No free version

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

ThriveDesk

  • Basic

    Custom

    • 2 teammates
    • 1 inbox
    • Live chat
  • Standard

    Custom

    • 5 teammates
    • 2 inboxes
    • Live chat and workflow automation
  • Unlimited

    Custom

    • Unlimited teammates
    • 5 inboxes
    • Private help center

Sugar Calendar vs ThriveDesk questions

Is Sugar Calendar better than ThriveDesk?

On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Sugar Calendar or ThriveDesk?

Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year and ThriveDesk starts at See website.

Can I get Sugar Calendar or ThriveDesk cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

Both products

Related comparisons