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 Ultimate Member
Ultimate Member 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 | Ultimate Member |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $199/year (better) | $276/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 200K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Lifterlms | Ultimate Member |
| 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 the lower starting price
Choose Ultimate Member if…
- Membership sites on a budget
- Community sites with member directories
Features
LifterLMS
- Course builder
- Memberships and access plans
- Payment gateways
- Cart abandonment recovery
- Email and form integrations
- Quizzes and assignments
- Private groups and cohorts
Ultimate Member
- User profiles and registration
- Content restriction
- Member directories
- 21 standard extensions
- Stripe integration
- Zapier integration
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
Ultimate Member
- Free core covers profiles, registration and content restriction
- Clear annual pricing with a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Pro plan includes the Ultimate Member Theme
- Stripe and Zapier integrations need the Pro plan
- Paid extensions require an annual plan with one year of updates
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
Ultimate Member
StandardStarts here
$276/year
1 site
- 21 standard extensions
- Updates for 1 year
- Email support for 1 year
Pro
$348/year
2 sites
- Stripe integration
- Zapier integration
- Ultimate Member Theme
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.
Ultimate Member
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LifterLMS vs Ultimate Member questions
Is LifterLMS better than Ultimate Member?
On our comparison Ultimate Member comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, LifterLMS or Ultimate Member?
LifterLMS starts at $199/year and Ultimate Member starts at $276/year.
Can I get LifterLMS or Ultimate Member cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Ultimate Member is a free WordPress user profile and membership plugin, with paid Standard and Pro plans that add 21 extensions and payment and automation integrations.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $276/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Ultimate Member