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Paymattic8.3/10WishList Member

Paymattic vs WishList Member

Paymattic wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeaturePaymatticWishList Member
Our score8.3/10Not rated
Starts at$83/year (better)$149.50/year
Free versionYes (better)No
Refund window––
BillingFree + paid plansSubscription
Active installs3K+–
Last Black Friday50% off–
CategoryMembership & LMSMembership & LMS
VendorPaymatticWishList Member
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Paymattic if…

  • Small businesses that take payments on WordPress
  • Nonprofits that collect donations
  • You want to start free
  • You want the lower starting price
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Choose WishList Member if…

  • Membership sites that sell access to content
  • Course creators who want a built-in course builder
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Features

Paymattic

  • Subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Global and local payment gateways
  • Recurring and one-time donations
  • Drag and drop form builder
  • Customer and donor dashboards
  • Coupons and currency support
  • Webhooks and notifications

WishList Member

  • Content protection
  • Drip content
  • Pay per post
  • Payment integrations
  • Email provider integrations
  • CourseCure course builder

Pros and cons

Paymattic

  • Free version available on WordPress.org
  • Supports subscriptions and one-time payments
  • Lifetime plans are available for each license tier
  • Paid plans renew each year unless you buy a lifetime license
  • No money-back guarantee is listed on the pricing page

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

Paymattic

  • PersonalStarts here

    $83/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Agency

    $167/year

    20 sites

    • 20 domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

  • Unlimited

    $251/year

    Unlimited sites

    • Unlimited domains
    • 1 year of plugin updates
    • 1 year of priority support

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

Paymattic vs WishList Member questions

Is Paymattic better than WishList Member?

On our comparison Paymattic comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Paymattic or WishList Member?

Paymattic starts at $83/year and WishList Member starts at $149.50/year.

Can I get Paymattic or WishList Member cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Paymattic was 50% off last year.

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