The “All-In-One” Membership Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $199.50/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MemberPress
MemberPress vs SureDash
SureDash wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MemberPress | SureDash |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $199.50/year | $69/year (better) |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | – | 1K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 70% off | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | MemberPress | Brainstorm Force |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose MemberPress if…
- Course creators selling memberships
- Coaches and businesses selling subscriptions
Choose SureDash if…
- Course creators who want a community on WordPress
- Agencies building member sites for clients
- You want to start free
- You want the lower starting price
Features
MemberPress
- Content protection
- Subscription management
- Drag and drop course builder
- Content dripping
- Automated reminder emails
- Zapier integration
- No transaction fees on Growth and Scale
SureDash
- Unlimited members and courses
- Own your data
- Discussions and moderation
- Customizable dashboard
- Free core plugin
- Documentation and community
Pros and cons
MemberPress
- Memberships, courses and paywalls in one plugin
- Growth and Scale plans have no transaction fees
- Accepts Stripe, PayPal, Square and manual payments
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No free version
- Launch plan charges a 4.9% transaction fee per payment
SureDash
- Free core plugin on WordPress.org
- Member dashboard and courses in one plugin
- No monthly per-member fees
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Paid plans are annual, so renewals are an ongoing cost after year one
- The lifetime option costs $499 for one 100-site plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating was found at the time of checking
Pricing plans
MemberPress
LaunchStarts here
$199.50/year
- Transaction fees apply
- Professional toolkit to start your business
Growth
$349.50/year
- No transaction fees
- All-in-one suite to engage your audience
- Most popular plan
Scale
$499.50/year
- No transaction fees
- Automation engine to scale your business
SureDash
StarterStarts here
$69/year
1 site
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Pro
$149/year
10 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
Business
$199/year
100 sites
- One year product updates
- One year priority support
- Courses
What Reddit says
MemberPress
Reddit users describe MemberPress as easy to install, highly rated on WordPress.org, and free of transaction fees. Complaints centre on its $359 yearly price and unclear licensing when used on a WordPress multisite.
SureDash
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
MemberPress vs SureDash questions
Is MemberPress better than SureDash?
On our comparison SureDash comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MemberPress or SureDash?
MemberPress starts at $199.50/year and SureDash starts at $69/year.
Can I get MemberPress or SureDash cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. MemberPress was 70% off last year.
Both products
SureDash turns a WordPress site into a community platform with a member dashboard, discussions and courses.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $69/year
- Category
- Membership & LMS
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for SureDash
