Memberful
Membership plugin for WordPress-powered sites
Memberful is a WordPress-native membership plugin owned by Automattic, enabling publishers and bloggers to monetise their audiences through subscriptions whilst maintaining complete ownership of member data and content.
| Pricing from | 7% + payment processing (free version available) |
| Best for | WordPress publishers, newsletters, owned-audience monetisation |
| Website | memberful.com |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Seamless WordPress integration with full content control
- Low fees and high creator payout rates (93% after payment processing)
- Requires WordPress site setup, less suitable for non-technical users
Appears in
Top 10 Membership Platforms for Creators
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Kajabi94.52
Circle92.83
Mighty Networks91.2RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Membership Platforms
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Patreon95.02Circle92.73Memberful90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Memberful
| Patreon Creator economy platform for fans to support creators | #1 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 95.0 |
| Circle All-in-one community and membership platform | #2 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 92.7 |
 SubstackEmail newsletter platform for writers and creators | #4 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 88.0 |
| Mighty Networks Community platform with integrated membership and courses | #5 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 85.7 |
 Ko-fiCreator platform for tips, shops and memberships | #6 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 83.3 |
 SkoolCommunity platform combining courses, groups and memberships | #7 in Top 10 Membership Platforms | 81.0 |
Questions about Memberful
How much does Memberful cost?
Lister lists Memberful's pricing as: 7% + payment processing (free version available).
Who is Memberful best for?
Memberful is best for wordPress publishers, newsletters, owned-audience monetisation.
Where does Memberful rank?
Memberful is ranked #3 in Top 10 Membership Platforms (Lister Score 90.3) and #8 in Top 10 Membership Platforms for Creators (Lister Score 83.1).
What are the best alternatives to Memberful?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Patreon (#1 in Top 10 Membership Platforms), Circle (#2 in Top 10 Membership Platforms) and Substack (#4 in Top 10 Membership Platforms).
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