MemberPress review
Top WordPress LMS and membership plugin with courses, quizzes and paywalls.
The verdict
MemberPress scores 4.2/5 in our review. It's best for wordpress users wanting full control and subscription and paywall businesses. Full ownership via self-hosted WordPress. The main trade-offs: requires your own wordpress site and hosting; launch tier charges 4.9% fee and stripe only; no free trial (14-day refund only). Pricing starts at $17/mo.
Pros & cons
- Full ownership via self-hosted WordPress
- 0% transaction fees on Growth and Scale
- Deep membership and subscription tooling
- Requires your own WordPress site and hosting
- Launch tier charges 4.9% fee and Stripe only
- No free trial (14-day refund only)
Key features
- Unlimited courses, lessons and members on WordPress
- Drag-and-drop curriculum builder with drip content
- Unlimited quizzes and assignments
- Membership and subscription paywalls
- Community forums (ClubSuite, Growth+)
- AI course generator
- Included affiliate platform on Scale tier
Pricing
Annual license; Launch ~$199.50/yr (~$17/mo). Needs your own WordPress hosting. 14-day refund.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | $17 | $17 | Unlimited courses/members, AI generator, Stripe only, 4.9% fee |
| Growth | $29 | $29 | 0% fees, community, CoachKit, certificates, more gateways |
| Scale | $42 | $42 | 0% fees, Easy Affiliate, gradebook, corporate accounts, API |
Transaction fees: 4.9% (Launch); 0% on Growth+. Prices verified against MemberPress's pricing page; verify current pricing ↗.
Who should use MemberPress?
Good fit: WordPress users wanting full control; Subscription and paywall businesses.
Look elsewhere if: Beginners who don't want to manage WordPress — see MemberPress alternatives.
Frequently asked questions
How much does MemberPress cost?
MemberPress starts at $17/mo. Annual license; Launch ~$199.50/yr (~$17/mo). Needs your own WordPress hosting. 14-day refund.
Does MemberPress charge transaction fees?
Transaction fees: 4.9% (Launch); 0% on Growth+. Factor this in — it often costs more than the monthly fee at volume.
Who is MemberPress best for?
MemberPress is best for wordpress users wanting full control and subscription and paywall businesses. It's less ideal for beginners who don't want to manage wordpress.