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Sugar Calendar8.1/10Widget Options8.9/10

Sugar Calendar vs Widget Options

Widget Options wins 4 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureSugar CalendarWidget Options
Our score8.1/108.9/10 (better)
Starts at$49.50/year$39/year (better)
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days30 days (better)
BillingSubscriptionFree + paid plans
Active installs10K+100K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryOther toolsOther tools
VendorSugar CalendarWidget Options
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Sugar Calendar if…

  • Sites that sell event tickets
  • Clubs and small organizations running events
Sugar Calendar reviewVisit Sugar Calendar (opens in a new tab)

Choose Widget Options if…

  • Site owners who want different widgets on different pages
  • Agencies managing widgets on client sites
  • You want the lower starting price
Widget Options reviewVisit Widget Options (opens in a new tab)

Features

Sugar Calendar

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

Widget Options

  • Visibility targeting
  • Scheduled content
  • Widget customization
  • Sidebar control
  • Mobile optimization
  • Client site management

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

Widget Options

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Targets widgets by page, device and visitor
  • Schedules content in advance
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • The pricing page shows one shared feature list for all plans
  • Trustpilot and G2 ratings were not found for the vendor

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

Widget Options

  • PersonalStarts here

    $39/year

    1 site

  • Business

    $95/year

    5 sites

  • Developer

    $245/year

    Unlimited sites

Sugar Calendar vs Widget Options questions

Is Sugar Calendar better than Widget Options?

On our comparison Widget Options comes out ahead on 4 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Sugar Calendar or Widget Options?

Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year and Widget Options starts at $39/year.

Can I get Sugar Calendar or Widget Options 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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