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0 - EvaluatePerformanceWP-OmtimizeSome sugges that it is better than W3 Total Cache. It is from the creators of Updraft which I like.
1 - EssentialBackup 
Site Migration
Updraft PlusBackups schedulable
Backup to Dropbox
Easy Restore
3M0.5
1 - EssentialManage Logged on UsersUltimate MemberCombines features of a lot of others200K15
1 - EssentialSecurityWordfence4M0.3
1 - ExcellentClassic Text Element EditorAdvanced Editor ToolsAllows for indented lists, better formatting. Compatible with Gutenberg.
2- ExcellentCalendarSimple CalendarGood integration if using Google Calendar. Better choice might be the Modern Event Calendar70K30
2 - ExcellentCalendarModern Event CalendarEasy to use, nice format, lots of options - Seems to be taken off of Wordpress.org - why?
2 - ExcellentColors Pallette for Gutenberg Block Color EditorVery easy user interface
2 - ExcellentPostsThe Post Grid by Radius Theme- Good UI
- Isotope (category buttons)
- good layout
- category filters
2- ExcellentRegistrations
Polls
Ninja FormsVery Easy
Needs WPMail SMTP
1M12
2- ExcellentSMTPWP Mail SMTPSends Mail2M0.6
2 - ExcellentTablesTablePressGreat Table manipulation
- column edits
- row edits
- user sorting
3 - GoodSitemapYoastWay more than Sitemap here
3 - GoodSitemapXML SitemapsSeems pretty easy
3 - Very GoodDevelopmentPage-List40K5
3 - Very GoodFull StructureElementorComplicated5M4%
3 - Very GoodGeneral FormattingGenerate Press Theme  with Generate PlusPremium PluginGood control
3 - Very GoodManage Logged on UsersContent ControlLimits access to widgets and thus menus10K0
3 - Very GoodPage ListingPage-ListGives simple page showing all pages
3 - Very GoodRegistrationsParticipant DBForms for registrations. A little old school. Ninja Forms better10K0
4 - GoodFilesWP-File Manager600K10
4 - GoodPDFPDF Viewer for Elementor10K21
4 - GoodSEOYoast SEOComplicated5M0.1
4 - GoodUser LoginsUser Login History10K
5 - OKEditorClassic EditorOld Style5M0.1
7 - No longer neededSSSReally Simple SSS
8 - Better OptionBackupDuplicatorGood plugin but Updraft Plus is better
8 - Better OptionCacheLighthouseMore difficult than W3
My test made things worse
8 - Better OptionCacheWPFastestCacheMost of the configuration pages tell you to buy the pro version
8 - Better OptionFormsFormidable FormsNothing better than Ninja Forms
- No resubmission of entries
- Poor review of entries
- No publication of submissions
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperienceRemove Dashboard Access for Non Admins
Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperienceRestrict User Access
Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperienceProfile Builder
Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperienceNav Menu Roles
Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperiencePeters Login RedirectUltimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLogged In User ExperienceUser Role Editor

Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionLoginTheme My Login

Ultimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionMenusAdmin Menu EditorComprehensive, but Remove Dashboard Access is better
8 - Better OptionUser ProfileProfile BuilderUltimate Member does this and much more.
8 - Better OptionWP Ultimate Post GridPostsProblem was that Paid version needed for what I want (isotope layout)
8 - Better Option ?Download Manager
Ultimate Member does this ??
9 - RejectedCalendarEvent Calendar (Total Soft)Appearance is amateurish, some functions don't work
9 - RejectedCalendarThe Event Calendar (Tribe)To get much control over display, you have to buy the pro version
9 - RejectedCalendarMy CalendarSimplistic Formatting
9 - RejectedCalendarTime.lyRequires login to a site in domain "ly" - Lybia
9 - RejectedGraphicsWP Retina 2XNo values
9 - RejectedPage BuilderSite OriginNot WYSIWYG
9 - RejectedShort CodesShort Codes UltimateNot WYSIWYG
9 - RejectedWP-FormsFormsFree version won't even store the records you submit