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Simple Membership Plugin vs User Registration & Membership
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.
Choose Simple Membership Plugin for a small WordPress membership site that needs content levels, payment options, and member controls at no software cost. Look elsewhere if your site needs media files protected by default or if you need support beyond documentation and forum help without a paid troubleshooting ticket.
Visit Simple Membership PluginUser Registration & Membership brings registration, membership billing, profiles, and content control into a WordPress plugin. Its free version covers initial use, while paid tiers expand site allowances and support.
Visit User Registration & MembershipThe facts
| Simple Membership Plugin | User Registration & Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Personal (yearly): $99 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Maker | Not published | User Registration & Membership |
| Website | simple-membership-plugin.com | wpuserregistration.com |
| On membership site platforms | #13 of 85 | #17 of 85 |
Simple Membership Plugin: what it does well
- Creates unlimited membership access levels.
- Supports one-time and recurring payments.
- Offers standalone trials and pre-subscription trial periods.
- Includes an API and customization hooks.
- Lists integrations including MailChimp, Zapier, and WooCommerce.
What to know first
- WordPress 6.5 or higher is required.
- Uploaded media is publicly accessible by direct URL by default.
- Paid troubleshooting is $39, paid once and excludes customization.
User Registration & Membership: what it does well
- Unlimited registration forms
- More than 60 input fields
- Supports recurring subscriptions and drip content
- Multiple spam and login protections
- Integrates with major payment services
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Paid plans start at $99 a year
- WordPress 5.5+ and PHP 7.4+ are required
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