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 WP SMS
Sugar Calendar wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Sugar Calendar | WP SMS |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 (better) | 7.7/10 |
| Starts at | $49.50/year (better) | $59/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ (better) | 7K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Sugar Calendar | WP SMS |
| 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 WP SMS if…
- Stores sending order and delivery SMS
- Membership or event sites sending bulk SMS
Features
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
WP SMS
- Bulk and automated SMS
- Form and subscriber integrations
- WooCommerce SMS
- Two-factor login by SMS
- Zapier and webhooks
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
WP SMS
- Free version with unlimited SMS sending on WordPress.org
- Supports 200+ SMS gateways on the free plan
- Pay only the gateway costs on the free plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Receiving SMS, abandoned cart SMS and two-factor login need the All-in-One plan
- SMS sending costs are billed by the gateway provider on top of the plugin plan
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
WP SMS
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited SMS sending
- Support for 200+ SMS gateways
- Pay only the gateway costs
All-in-OneStarts here
$59/year
Unlimited sites
- 300+ gateways
- Scheduled and recurring SMS
- Receive SMS inbox and two-factor login
Sugar Calendar vs WP SMS questions
Is Sugar Calendar better than WP SMS?
On our comparison Sugar Calendar comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Sugar Calendar or WP SMS?
Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year and WP SMS starts at $59/year.
Can I get Sugar Calendar or WP SMS cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WordPress SMS Plugin for Notifications, OTP and Marketing
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WP SMS