MemberPress is a WordPress plugin used to secure and sell content on your website. With its extensive features and integrations, MemberPress can handle just about any membership website requirements.
Current Pricing: $179.50 – $399.50
Current Pricing: $99 – $249
This will be the tightest comparison of membership plugins because they are both really close in features, ease of use, and solid backing.
If I was to give an edge to one, it would be MemberPress if you need to have an affiliate program because it’s included in their $399 plan. However, at that rate, you can purchase Restrict Content Pro’s $249 plan and add in their sister software AffiliateWP for $99.
If you have your own affiliate management plugin or if you already use AffiliateWP (the market leader), then I would go with Restrict Content Pro because it’s more actively being developed, looks much better out of the box, and has a lifetime payment option available. Most importantly, you can install it on unlimited websites.
One big negative for me with MemberPress is their fake 50% offer if you buy in 4 hours. Don’t fall for shady fake scarcity tactics like that.
MemberPress Pros
Easy To Use Intuitive Setup
Drip Feed Content
Multiple Payment Processors
Email Autoresponder Integration
Affiliate System Included With Higher Priced Plan
Powerful Access Rules
Restrict Content Pro Pros
Offers Lifetime Pricing Option
Support Many Payment Gateways
WooCommerce Integration *HUGE*
Reporting Dashboard
Dedicated Support Team
MemberPress Cons
All Front End Elements Look Ugly And Dated
No WooCommerce Support 🙁
Slow Development And Few Improvements Made Over Time
Questionable Marketing Tactics Fake “Limited Time Offer”
Restrict Content Pro Cons
Most Will Need The $249 Plan Or $499 Lifetime Plan
Lacks Integrated Affiliate System
While quite easy to use and setup, the front end styling is very dated so expect a lot of effort to make it look good.
This membership plugin is so easy to use that literally anyone will be able to set it up.
The price is in line with other solutions but offers less active installations. However the included affiliate management tool makes up for it.
While I would like to see a plan that is full-features and less than $200, the amount of flexibility and power is nearly unrivaled.
Final Thoughts
Both Restrict Content Pro and MemberPress are popular membership plugin options for WordPress. However, Restrict Content Pro is generally considered to be a more affordable and lightweight solution. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
