Side by side
Gately vs Profile Builder
Both stand on membership site platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Gately brings access control, member administration, billing, messaging, analytics, and developer interfaces into one website membership platform. Its free plan, integrations, and API options can support both creator-led and community projects.
Visit Gately Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Profile Builder covers account forms, directories, access control, and integrations within WordPress. Its free edition handles a core setup, while paid plans add site coverage and support terms.
Visit Profile BuilderThe facts
| Gately | Profile Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $39 a month | Basic: €99 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | usegately.com | cozmoslabs.com |
| On membership site platforms | #38 of 85 | #34 of 85 |
Gately: what it does well
- Free plan and 14-day trial
- Gates pages, files, and resources
- Supports social login, magic links, and SSO
- REST API, SDKs, webhooks, and MCP server
- 0% transaction fee; Stripe fees still apply
What to know first
- Starter limits members, contacts, emails, and projects
- Paid plans start at $39 a month
- Payments require the customer’s Stripe account
- Stripe fees still apply
Profile Builder: what it does well
- Front-end registration and profile forms
- Custom fields with conditional logic
- Searchable member directories
- Role-based content restriction
- Free version available
What to know first
- Paid licenses renew yearly
- Premium support requires paid plans
- Diagnostic data may be sent if opted in
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