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MemberSpace alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best MemberSpace alternative for most people is Circle (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of course and community platforms. The best free one is Paid Memberships Pro (2.4 GPA).
MemberSpace compared with 5 alternatives: Outseta, Memberstack, Paid Memberships Pro, Circle and Kajabi.
MemberSpace is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MemberSpaceThis tool | Free trial · from $39/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Outseta | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Memberstack | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Paid Memberships Pro | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| Circle | Free trial · from $89/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kajabi | Free trial · from $143/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
MemberSpace starts at $39 a month 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: Outseta.
Circle and Kajabi score higher without starting lower. Memberstack starts lower without scoring higher.
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 MemberSpace
Outseta
Memberships, billing, CRM, email and help desk in one platform
- Outseta starts at $37 per month for 1,000 contacts, billed annually ($47 monthly).
- Outseta also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and help desk.
- Outseta does not cover paid newsletters and online courses, which MemberSpace does.
Suits: Founders launching a paid community or small SaaS who want one bill instead of several tools
Memberstack
Logins, payments and gated content for Webflow sites
- Memberstack starts at $25 per month, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly), plus a 4% transaction fee.
- Memberstack also covers marketing automation, no-code and email campaigns.
- Memberstack does not cover paid newsletters and online courses, which MemberSpace does.
Suits: Webflow builders who need logins and paid access
Paid Memberships Pro
Open-source WordPress membership plugin with managed hosting
- Paid Memberships Pro starts at $49 per month for Standard (self-hosted), or a free self-hosted core.
- Paid Memberships Pro has a free plan, which MemberSpace lacks.
- Paid Memberships Pro is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Paid Memberships Pro also covers templates.
- Paid Memberships Pro does not cover online courses, which MemberSpace does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want an open-source membership base
Circle
Community platform with courses, events, payments and branded apps
- Circle starts at $89 per month, billed annually ($99 billed monthly).
- Circle also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Circle also covers workflow automation and email campaigns.
- Circle does not cover paid newsletters, which MemberSpace does.
Suits: Creators and brands whose main product is a community
Kajabi
All-in-one platform for selling courses, coaching and communities
- Kajabi starts at $143 per month, billed annually ($179 billed monthly).
- Kajabi also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kajabi also covers marketing automation and email campaigns.
Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account
Limits worth knowing in MemberSpace
- The Starter plan takes a 5% fee on every sale and allows one website connection.
- API access and the AI connection are on the $99 Growth plan only.
- The pricing page shows annual rates; a monthly option is offered but its price was not shown in the page text.
- It runs on top of another site, so the site builder is a separate cost.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MemberSpace?
The alternatives to MemberSpace in this directory are Outseta, Memberstack, Paid Memberships Pro, Circle and Kajabi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MemberSpace.
Is there a free alternative to MemberSpace?
Yes. Paid Memberships Pro has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MemberSpace alternatives work on Android?
The MemberSpace listing does not include an Android app. Circle and Kajabi list one.
Which MemberSpace alternatives work on iOS?
The MemberSpace listing does not include an iOS app. Circle and Kajabi list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to MemberSpace?
Paid Memberships Pro is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.