Side by side
GRO Paid Memberships vs WP-Members
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 Web
GRO Paid Memberships provides subscription tools, member benefits, payment options, and email synchronization for WordPress creators. The 0.00 USD monthly price is paired with a 15% transaction fee, which should be included in budgeting.
Visit GRO Paid Memberships Free plan Self-hostedWeb
WP-Members provides a free foundation for post gating, inline member forms, and login. Paid extensions and support broaden its controls, integrations, and maintenance options.
Visit WP-MembersThe facts
| GRO Paid Memberships | WP-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gro.co | rocketgeek.com |
| On membership site platforms | #37 of 85 | #33 of 85 |
GRO Paid Memberships: what it does well
- Free monthly plan listed
- Monthly and yearly billing
- Stripe and Apple Pay payments
- Member-only posts and ad-free access
- Email integrations with four services
What to know first
- 15% transaction fee
- Requires an existing WordPress website
- Security is not warranted for transmitted or stored information
WP-Members: what it does well
- Free plan restricts selected post content
- Inline registration matches the site theme
- Works without theme modifications
- Offers security and anti-spam controls
- Lists multiple optional extensions
What to know first
- Advanced features require paid extensions
- Support plans are separate purchases
- Customization may require WordPress knowledge
- Self-hosted WordPress only
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