MemberPress
memberpress.comBuild Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
The All-In-One WordPress Membership Plugin
How to Replace MemberPressOverview
Features
78 features across 21 categories
Access Control(11)
Advanced configuration options for paywall settings and content restrictions.
Set maximum number of active members allowed.
Restrict registrations to specific email domains.
Restrict registrations based on IP address.
Restrict access to content based on taxonomy including post types, tags, categories, and URIs.
Restrict access based on course completion status.
Lock specific content sections in Divi, Elementor, WPBakery, and Beaver Builder.
Use shortcodes to lock specific content sections.
Restrict access to children of pages and hierarchical custom post types.
Protect individual files from unauthorized access.
Smart Rules engine that gives fine-grained control over content access based on membership level or digital product purchase. Restrict access to pages, posts, custom post types, categories, tags, and files.
Accounting(2)
Allow customers to download branded PDF invoices for every transaction with easy customization.
Built-in tax calculations including automatic VAT handling and TaxJar integration to automate all tax processes.
Analytics(1)
Basic reporting and analytics to track membership and revenue metrics.
Coaching(1)
Complete coaching platform to manage coaching programs, clients, and progress tracking. Includes unlimited programs, cohorts, milestone tracking, habit tracking, self-serve coaching and client dashboards.
Community(3)
Create unlimited discussion forums and private sub-groups where members can post updates, collaborate, and chat to build real connections.
Launch a beautiful, searchable member directory with customizable member profiles, allowing members to network and connect within the private site.
Build password-protected communities with unlimited discussion forums (ClubCircles™), private sub-groups, member directories (ClubDirectory™), and searchable profiles.
Content Delivery(2)
Provide protected downloadable files for members with tracking of download counts and secure file hosting.
Securely offer file downloads (PDFs, zip files, etc.) and track download counts with MemberPress Smart Rules protection.
Content Management(2)
Set expiration dates for content access to control content availability over time.
Automatically release content to members over time with timed releases and access expiration. Can be configured via MemberPress Rules or built-in course dripping settings.
Developer(2)
Extensive REST API with webhooks for developers to build custom workflows, connect to any system, and unlock limitless integration capabilities.
Full access to WordPress API with custom hooks and functions for developers.
Enterprise(2)
Land high-value B2B sales with Corporate Accounts supporting bulk licenses and team management.
Sell bulk memberships to organizations with easy parent and sub-account management and centralized billing for B2B sales.
Integration(15)
Securely host downloads and course materials on Amazon S3 for enhanced security and scalability.
Integration with bbPress forum plugin.
Integration with BuddyPress and BuddyBoss community platforms.
Integration with Constant Contact email marketing platform.
Full compatibility with WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg) for intuitive content creation and protection.
Integration with HelpScout or FreeScout for customer support.
Integration with ConvertKit (formerly Kit) email marketing platform.
Integration with Loco Translate for translation management.
Automatically add new members to MailChimp audiences to nurture leads and build relationships.
Import functionality for migrating from other systems.
Works seamlessly with popular page builders including Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and WPBakery with content protection.
Integration with Blubrry PowerPress for podcasting functionality.
Integration with Quaderno for invoicing and tax management.
Integration with TaxJar for automated tax compliance and calculations.
Connect MemberPress to thousands of apps via Zapier to automate tasks and streamline workflows without coding.
LMS(7)
Automatically issue beautiful, customizable certificates upon course completion.
Built-in Learning Management System with drag-and-drop curriculum builder to create and sell unlimited online courses with lessons, quizzes, and assignments.
Visually build courses by dragging and dropping lessons and sections without coding.
Centralized gradebook to track and manage student progress across all quizzes and assignments.
Create and manage unlimited assignments to ensure students master course material. Supports essays, written reports, video submissions, and comprehensive projects.
Create unlimited interactive quizzes to test knowledge and boost course completion rates.
Create as many courses and lessons as needed with no limits on course creation.
Legal(1)
Display and require acceptance of terms of service during checkout.
Localization(1)
Fully translatable plugin to other languages for international audiences.
Marketing(6)
Complete affiliate program platform built directly within WordPress with unlimited affiliates, self-serve dashboards, link tracking, and one-click PayPal payments.
Send automated reminder emails for expiring subscriptions and abandoned registrations to reduce churn and recover lost revenue.
Create custom trial period coupons for membership offers.
Create unlimited custom coupon codes with control over expiration dates, number of uses, and discount amounts (percentage or flat rate).
Connect with ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, Drip, MailPoet, Mailster, Aweber, GetResponse, MailChimp, and more to automate email campaigns.
Allow members to purchase gift memberships for friends and family to drive new signups.
Membership(4)
Allow members to automatically upgrade or downgrade with prorated charges.
Support for unlimited number of members with no restrictions.
Create unlimited membership and subscription products.
Configure unlimited upgrade and downgrade paths with automatic proration.
Page Building(2)
Multiple built-in themes for creating dynamic, beautiful pricing pages without coding.
Built-in page maker to create gorgeous, high-converting, mobile-responsive pages in minutes without coding or design skills.
Payments(5)
Create custom checkout experiences with flexible payment options and customizable fields.
Accept payments in international currencies with full support for global transactions.
Support for multiple unauthorized access methods and payment types to maximize revenue.
Accept multiple payment methods including Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.net, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, direct debit, Cash App, and buy-now-pay-later options.
Automated recurring revenue management with support for upgrades, downgrades, pausing, and cancellations. Full transaction management and subscription tracking.
Revenue Optimization(1)
Add one-click upsells directly to the checkout page to increase average order value by offering additional products or upgrades.
Security(3)
Display password strength meter during registration.
Cloudflare Turnstile and Math Captcha integrations plus forced SSL on registration pages for site security.
Enhanced account security with two-factor authentication support.
Services(1)
Professional setup service including custom homepage design, plugin configuration, content setup, and maintenance support with 21-day turnaround.
User Management(6)
Customize navigation tabs in member account dashboard.
Customize cancellation flows for members.
Create custom registration forms with custom fields and flexible configuration.
Self-serve member dashboard where members can manage their account, view memberships, and track progress.
Allow members to login using social media accounts.
Manage permissions and capabilities for different user roles.
Pricing
Launch
- ✓ReadyLaunch™ page builder
- ✓Unlimited members
- ✓Unlimited memberships
- ✓Unlimited subscriptions
- ✓Self-serve member dashboard
- ✓Customizable registration form
- ✓Unlimited courses & lessons
- ✓Drag & drop curriculum builder
- ✓Unlimited quizzes
- ✓Integrated course platform
- ✓Membership features
- ✓Content protection with Smart Rules
- ✓Flexible coupon system
- ✓Gutenberg compatible
- ✓Security features (Cloudflare Turnstile, Math Captcha, forced SSL)
- ✓Stripe payment processing
- ✓Full subscription management
- ✓Automated reminder emails
- ✓MailChimp integration
- ✓Powerful content protection
- ✓Basic reporting
- ✓Standard support
- ✓4.9% transaction fee
Growth
Popular- ✓Everything in Launch
- ✓0% transaction fees
- ✓ClubSuite™ community forums (ClubCircles™)
- ✓Member directory & profiles (ClubDirectory™)
- ✓Complete CoachKit™ platform
- ✓Unlimited course quizzes
- ✓Unlimited assignments
- ✓Course completion certificates
- ✓Content dripping
- ✓PayPal, Square & manual payment options
- ✓Advanced marketing integrations (ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, Drip, MailPoet, Mailster)
- ✓Page builder integrations (Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, WPBakery)
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Affiliate program features
- ✓Gifting & gift cards
- ✓Order bumps
- ✓Corporate accounts
- ✓File download management & protection
- ✓Cancellation flow overrides
- ✓Social logins
- ✓Advanced integrations (BuddyPress, bbPress, HelpScout, Zapier)
Scale
- ✓Everything in Growth
- ✓Complete Easy Affiliate™ platform included (normally $499/yr)
- ✓Automation & scaling engine
- ✓Developer tools & REST API
- ✓Zapier integration
- ✓LMS gradebook
- ✓Quiz & assignment gradebook
- ✓Amazon S3 integration
- ✓Authorize.net payment processing
- ✓VIP priority support
- ✓Unlimited coaching programs
- ✓Unlimited coaches
- ✓Unlimited cohorts
- ✓Milestone tracking
- ✓Recurring habit tracking
- ✓Self-serve coaching dashboard
- ✓Self-serve client dashboard
- ✓Unlimited affiliates
- ✓No affiliate network fees
- ✓Self-serve affiliate dashboard
- ✓Unlimited affiliate links
- ✓Unlimited affiliate ads & campaigns
- ✓Affiliate link tracking
- ✓One-click affiliate payments with PayPal
Cost Calculator
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Integrations
34 known integrations