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 WishList Member
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | LifterLMS | WishList Member |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $199/year | $149.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 30 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | Lifterlms | WishList 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 to start free
Choose WishList Member if…
- Membership sites that sell access to content
- Course creators who want a built-in course builder
- 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
WishList Member
- Content protection
- Drip content
- Pay per post
- Payment integrations
- Email provider integrations
- CourseCure course builder
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
WishList Member
- Unlimited members and memberships on every plan
- Wide range of payment and email integrations
- Course builder included on all plans
- No free version
- Integrations with Infusionsoft by Keap or Recurly need the Elite plan
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
WishList Member
BasicStarts here
$149.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited members and memberships
- CourseCure course builder included
- Standard support
Plus
$249.50/year
2 sites
- Badges and points for courses
- Priority support
- Unlimited members and memberships
Pro
$349.50/year
5 sites
- Quizzes and team accounts
- Premium support
- Unlimited members and memberships
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.
WishList Member
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
LifterLMS vs WishList Member questions
Is LifterLMS better than WishList Member?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, LifterLMS or WishList Member?
LifterLMS starts at $199/year and WishList Member starts at $149.50/year.
Can I get LifterLMS or WishList Member cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
Powerful and simple membership plugin for WordPress creators.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $149.50/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WishList Member
