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MemberPress Courses vs Utobo
Both stand on online course platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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MemberPress Courses combines course building and access control within WordPress, with integrated ways to sell courses. Plan details matter: fees, learning features, and integrations differ by tier.
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Utobo combines course publishing with transactional, campaign and automated email tools. It fits teams that need broad content formats and developer integrations, but access is paid and email volumes follow plan limits.
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| MemberPress Courses | Utobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Launch: $199.50 a year | Starter: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | MemberPress Courses | Utobo |
| Website | memberpress.com | utobo.com |
| On online course platforms | #136 of 148 | #140 of 148 |
MemberPress Courses: what it does well
- Visual drag-and-drop course builder
- Supports memberships and one-time purchases
- Lessons can be protected with access rules
- Growth and Scale list no transaction fees
What to know first
- Requires a WordPress site
- No free plan or trial
- Launch has a 4.9% transaction fee
- Features and integrations vary by plan
Utobo: what it does well
- Supports many course formats, including live classes
- AI drafts subject lines and HTML email bodies
- REST API, SMTP and official SDKs
- Multi-step automations with editable triggers
- Custom domains and integrated payments
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial
- Monthly email allowances limit included sends
- Extra emails cost $1.00 per 1,000
- Paid plans include only 90-day delivery logs
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