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 Ultimate Member
Ultimate Member wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | MemberPress | Ultimate Member |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $199.50/year (better) | $276/year |
| Free version | No | Yes (better) |
| Refund window | 14 days | 30 days (better) |
| Billing | Subscription | Free + paid plans |
| Active installs | – | 200K+ |
| Last Black Friday | 70% off | – |
| Category | Membership & LMS | Membership & LMS |
| Vendor | MemberPress | Ultimate Member |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose MemberPress if…
- Course creators selling memberships
- Coaches and businesses selling subscriptions
- You want the lower starting price
Choose Ultimate Member if…
- Membership sites on a budget
- Community sites with member directories
- You want to start free
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
Ultimate Member
- User profiles and registration
- Content restriction
- Member directories
- 21 standard extensions
- Stripe integration
- Zapier integration
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
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
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
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
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.
Ultimate Member
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
MemberPress vs Ultimate Member questions
Is MemberPress better than Ultimate Member?
On our comparison Ultimate Member comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, MemberPress or Ultimate Member?
MemberPress starts at $199.50/year and Ultimate Member starts at $276/year.
Can I get MemberPress or Ultimate Member cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. MemberPress was 70% off last year.
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
