LifterLMS has everything you need to easily create, launch, and scale courses from your own WordPress LMS website.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $199/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for LifterLMS
LifterLMS vs SureMembers
LifterLMS wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LifterLMS | SureMembers |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $199/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | 62% off |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Lifterlms | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose LifterLMS if…
- Course creators on WordPress
- Membership sites that need a free starting point
- You want to start free
Choose SureMembers if…
- Site owners selling memberships
- Agencies managing several client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
LifterLMS
- Course builder
- Memberships and access plans
- Payment gateways
- Cart abandonment recovery
- Email and form integrations
- Quizzes and assignments
- Private groups and cohorts
SureMembers
- Membership plugin for WordPress
- Multi-site licensing
- Lifetime option
- 24/7 priority support
- Money-back guarantee
Pros and cons
LifterLMS
- Core LMS plugin is free with unlimited courses and students
- Paid bundles include ecommerce and marketing add-ons
- 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans
- Ecommerce and advanced features need a paid bundle
- Paid bundles renew at full price after the first year
SureMembers
- Lifetime plan available at 599 one time
- 24/7 priority support on every plan
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Annual plans include one year of updates and support
Pricing plans
LifterLMS
LifterLMS Core Plugin
Free
Unlimited sites
- Unlimited courses
- Unlimited memberships
- Unlimited students and teachers
EarthStarts here
$199/year
1 site
- Unlimited support for 1 user
- Ecommerce add-ons for Stripe, PayPal, and WooCommerce
- Cart abandonment recovery add-on
Universe
$299/year
5 sites
- Unlimited support for 2 users
- Sky Pilot theme
- Email marketing and CRM add-ons
SureMembers
StarterStarts here
$69/year
1 site sites
- One year updates
- One year support
- 24/7 priority support
Pro
$149/year
10 sites sites
- One year updates
- One year support
- 24/7 priority support
Business
$199/year
100 sites sites
- One year updates
- One year support
- 24/7 priority support
What Reddit says
LifterLMS
Reddit mentions of LifterLMS are thin: a 2019 sysadmin thread lists it as one WordPress LMS option for a 500-user organisation, and a 2026 post reports that Elementor editing did not work on course pages until course and lesson options were enabled in Elementor settings.
SureMembers
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LifterLMS vs SureMembers questions
Is LifterLMS better than SureMembers?
On our comparison LifterLMS comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, LifterLMS or SureMembers?
LifterLMS starts at $199/year and SureMembers starts at $69/year.
Can I get LifterLMS or SureMembers cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. SureMembers was 62% off last year.
Both products
SureMembers is a membership management plugin that enables users to create and manage memberships efficiently on WordPress sites.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SureMembers