The verdict
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Memberful scores 3.7/5 in our comparison model. Based on the available evidence, it's best suited to creators and publishers selling gated content and podcasters and newsletter publishers. Simple flat monthly fee with unlimited members. The main trade-offs: 4.9% fee stacks on top of stripe fees; no genuinely free ongoing plan; $49/mo entry is steep for very small creators. Pricing starts at $49/mo.
What Memberful looks like
A live snapshot of Memberful's site so you can eyeball the look and feel before clicking through.
Pros & cons
- Simple flat monthly fee with unlimited members
- Owned by Patreon with deep integrations
- Free to set up and test before you charge
- 4.9% fee stacks on top of Stripe fees
- No genuinely free ongoing plan
- $49/mo entry is steep for very small creators
Key features
- Subscription and membership management
- Stripe-powered checkout and payments
- Gated content, paywalls, and member-only access
- Integrations (WordPress, Discord, Mailchimp, podcasts)
- Member analytics and lifecycle dashboards
- Built-in referral tracking for your members
Pricing
Flat $49/mo plus a 4.9% transaction fee on revenue; Enterprise has custom volume-based pricing.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $49 | $49 | +4.9% fee; unlimited members |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom volume-based pricing |
Transaction fees: 4.9% + Stripe processor fees. Prices verified against Memberful's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Who should use Memberful?
Good fit
- Creators and publishers selling gated content
- Podcasters and newsletter publishers
Look elsewhere
- Tiny or hobbyist creators wanting zero cost
Weighing the field? See Memberful alternatives →.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Memberful cost?
Memberful starts at $49/mo. Flat $49/mo plus a 4.9% transaction fee on revenue; Enterprise has custom volume-based pricing.
Does Memberful charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 4.9% + Stripe processor fees. Factor this in — it often costs more than the monthly fee at volume.
Who is Memberful best for?
Memberful is best for creators and publishers selling gated content and podcasters and newsletter publishers. It's less ideal for tiny or hobbyist creators wanting zero cost.
