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 WPChat
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Sugar Calendar | WPChat |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $49.50/year | $49/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Other tools | Other tools |
| Vendor | Sugar Calendar | WPChat |
| 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 to start free
Choose WPChat if…
- Sites that take sales or support questions on WhatsApp
- Agencies running chat for several client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Sugar Calendar
- Recurring events
- Ticket sales
- Registration forms
- Calendar blocks and widgets
- Migration from The Events Calendar
- Calendar feeds and sync
WPChat
- Multi-channel chat
- Agents
- FAQ answers
- Chat funnels
- Visibility controls
- Analytics
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
WPChat
- Supports WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram and Instagram
- Agents included on every plan
- Visibility controls for chat buttons
- No free version
- Advanced analytics and chat funnels need the Plus plan
- Smart search tokens are capped by 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
WPChat
BasicStarts here
$49/year
1 website sites
- WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram and Instagram chat
- Up to 5 agents
- Up to 30 FAQs
Plus
$99/year
5 websites sites
- Up to 10 agents
- Chat funnels and advanced analytics
- Remove WPChat branding
Elite
$199/year
25 websites sites
- Unlimited agents and FAQs
- 50,000 smart search tokens
- Priority support
Sugar Calendar vs WPChat questions
Is Sugar Calendar better than WPChat?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Sugar Calendar or WPChat?
Sugar Calendar starts at $49.50/year and WPChat starts at $49/year.
Can I get Sugar Calendar or WPChat cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
WPChat – WhatsApp, Messenger & Telegram Chat Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPChat