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Memberstack vs Simplero
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.
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Memberstack brings authentication, billing, gated content, and member data into many website setups. Test mode is available without a card, but live use requires a paid plan and transaction fees vary by tier.
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Simplero offers tiered capacity for products, courses, communities, storage, contacts, and domains, with features for gated and drip-delivered content. Its 14-day trial and zero listed transaction fee are useful, but ongoing plan prices require clarification.
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| Memberstack | Simplero | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $25 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Simplero |
| Website | memberstack.com | simplero.com |
| On membership site platforms | #52 of 85 | #56 of 85 |
Memberstack: what it does well
- Supports password, code, and social authentication
- Handles subscriptions, one-time charges, and free trials
- Works with Webflow, WordPress, React, and custom HTML
- Includes custom fields and Data Tables
- Offers native, Zapier, Make, webhook, and API integrations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic has a 4% transaction fee
- Basic limits live members to 1,000
- Standard Stripe processing fees are additional
Simplero: what it does well
- Course content gating
- Drip content support
- Web, iOS, and Android apps
- Transaction fee listed as 0
- 14-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Starter limits products and courses to 10 each
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