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Thrive Themes8.6/10WishList Member

Thrive Themes vs WishList Member

WishList Member wins 1 of the 1 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureThrive ThemesWishList Member
Our score8.6/10Not rated
Starts at$299/year$149.50/year (better)
Free versionNoNo
Refund window30 days–
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs––
Last Black Friday––
CategoryThemesMembership & LMS
VendorThrive ThemesWishList Member
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose Thrive Themes if…

  • Creators and small businesses building sales and lead pages
  • Coaches and course sellers using WordPress
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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
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Features

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Architect page builder
  • Thrive Theme Builder
  • Thrive Leads
  • Thrive Quiz Builder
  • Thrive Apprentice
  • Thrive Optimize
  • Updates and support

WishList Member

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

Pros and cons

Thrive Themes

  • All 8 Thrive plugins are included in one suite
  • Covers themes, page building, leads, quizzes and courses
  • Unlimited updates while the license is in good standing
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
  • Only the full suite is listed, with no single-plugin option
  • No free version or lifetime plan is listed
  • The $299 yearly price is a first-year offer; the list price is $599 per 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

Thrive Themes

  • Thrive Suite Yearly

    $299/year

    5 sites

    • All 8 Thrive plugins and Thrive Theme Builder
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Thrive Suite QuarterlyStarts here

    $149

    5 sites

    • Same features as the yearly plan
    • 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Thrive Themes vs WishList Member questions

Is Thrive Themes better than WishList Member?

On our comparison WishList Member comes out ahead on 1 of 1 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, Thrive Themes or WishList Member?

Thrive Themes starts at $299/year and WishList Member starts at $149.50/year.

Can I get Thrive Themes or WishList Member cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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