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MemberPress alternatives
MemberPress compared with 5 alternatives: LearnDash, Podia, Kajabi, Circle and Teachable.
MemberPress is a paid product, starting at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MemberPressThis tool | From $399/yr | No | Web |
| LearnDash | Free trial · from $399/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Podia | Free trial · from $42/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Kajabi | Free trial · from $143/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Circle | Free trial · from $89/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Teachable | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
MemberPress starts at $33.25 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Teachable.
Podia, Kajabi and Circle score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from MemberPress
- Free trial · from $399/yr
LearnDash
WordPress plugin for building and selling online courses
- LearnDash starts at $399 per year. MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- MemberPress also covers community.
Suits: Course sellers who already run a WordPress site
- Free trial · from $42/mo
Podia
Website, store, courses, community and email for creators in one place
- Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly). MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- Podia also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Creators who want site, store, community and email in one bill
- Free trial · from $143/mo
Kajabi
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities
- Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly). MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- Only Kajabi lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and paid newsletters.
Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account
- Free trial · from $89/mo
Circle
Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps
- Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly). MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- Only Circle lists iOS and Android apps.
- Circle also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Teachable
Online course, coaching and membership platform with its own checkout
- Teachable starts at $29 per month, billed annually ($39 billed monthly). MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- Only Teachable lists iOS and Android apps.
- Teachable also covers email campaigns.
- MemberPress also covers community.
Suits: Creators selling courses to students in many countries who want tax handled
Limits worth knowing in MemberPress
- MemberPress needs a WordPress site. Each plan covers one site activation, staging sites included; up to 15 more are sold as separate yearly subscriptions.
- Launch takes 4.9% of every payment and accepts Stripe only; Growth and Scale drop the fee, though Stripe or PayPal charges still apply.
- First-year prices are half the list price, and every plan renews at full price: $399, $699 or $999 a year.
- Forums, coaching and quizzes start on Growth; Zapier, the REST API and webhooks, and affiliates need Scale.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MemberPress?
The alternatives to MemberPress in this directory are LearnDash, Podia, Kajabi, Circle and Teachable. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MemberPress.
Is there a free alternative to MemberPress?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. LearnDash, Podia, Kajabi, Circle and Teachable offer a free trial.
Which MemberPress alternatives work on Android?
The MemberPress listing does not include an Android app. Kajabi, Circle and Teachable list one.
Which MemberPress alternatives work on iOS?
The MemberPress listing does not include an iOS app. Kajabi, Circle and Teachable list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.