Side by side
ProfilePress vs SureMembers
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 Self-hostedWeb
ProfilePress covers membership sales, content protection, user profiles, and integrations in one WordPress plugin. The free version provides an entry point, but its Stripe fee and limited features make the paid tiers important for larger requirements.
Visit ProfilePress Free plan Self-hostedWeb
SureMembers offers detailed WordPress access rules, drip scheduling, and membership controls, with payment handled through integrations. Choose a plan based on site count, support term, and whether annual or lifetime licensing fits.
Visit SureMembersThe facts
| ProfilePress | SureMembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $129 a year | Starter: $69 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | SureMembers |
| Website | profilepress.com | suremembers.com |
| On membership site platforms | #23 of 85 | #19 of 85 |
ProfilePress: what it does well
- Supports one-time and recurring payments
- Offers several payment gateways
- Restricts many WordPress content types
- Includes membership and profile forms
- Integrates with listed LMS and email services
What to know first
- Requires a WordPress website
- Free version adds a 2% Stripe fee
- No free trial is listed
- Paid plans start at $129 a year
SureMembers: what it does well
- Restricts full sites and individual blocks
- Supports multiple memberships per user
- Offers calendar and signup-based dripping
- Works with several payment plugins
- Includes a free Core plugin
What to know first
- Paid plans limit site activations
- Annual prices are introductory
- Payment collection needs compatible integrations
- Pro requires the free Core plugin
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