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Open-source alternatives to MemberSpace

MemberSpace is not described as open source on its own site. 15 of the 98 other course and community platforms in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

MemberSpace is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MemberSpace

  1. Discourse

    Open-source discussion forum software with hosted plans

    • Discourse starts at $100 per month. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • Discourse has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Discourse lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Discourse is open source, according to its own site.
    Discourse pricing and details

  2. Sensei LMS

    WordPress course plugin with a free core and a paid Pro tier

    • Sensei LMS starts at $15 per month, billed yearly ($179), for Sensei Pro; the core plugin is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • Sensei LMS has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Sensei LMS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Sensei LMS also covers templates.
    Sensei LMS pricing and details

  3. Flarum

    Free open-source forum software you host yourself

    • Flarum is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • Flarum has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Flarum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
    Flarum pricing and details

  4. CourseLit

    Open-source course, download and community platform

    • CourseLit starts at $12 per month, billed yearly ($15 billed monthly). MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • CourseLit is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • CourseLit also covers email campaigns and digital downloads.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters.
    CourseLit pricing and details

  5. Open edX

    Free open-source learning platform stewarded by Axim Collaborative

    • Open edX is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • Open edX has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Open edX is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open edX also covers reports.
    Open edX pricing and details

  6. MasterStudy LMS

    WordPress LMS plugin with a free Starter license and paid yearly tiers

    • MasterStudy LMS starts at $149 per year for 1 site. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • MasterStudy LMS has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MasterStudy LMS is open source, according to its own site.
    • MasterStudy LMS also covers templates.
    MasterStudy LMS pricing and details

  7. Moodle

    Open-source learning platform you host yourself or on MoodleCloud

    • Moodle has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Moodle is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and community.
    Moodle pricing and details

  8. NodeBB

    Open-source forum software with managed hosting plans

    • NodeBB starts at $20 per month for hosting; self-hosting is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • NodeBB has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • NodeBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
    NodeBB pricing and details

  9. phpBB

    Free open-source bulletin board software written in PHP

    • phpBB is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • phpBB has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • phpBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
    phpBB pricing and details

  10. MyBB

    Free open-source forum software with plugins and themes

    • MyBB is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • MyBB has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MyBB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
    MyBB pricing and details

  11. Simple Machines Forum

    Free open-source community forum software (SMF)

    • Simple Machines Forum is free. MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
    • Simple Machines Forum has a free plan. MemberSpace does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Simple Machines Forum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
    Simple Machines Forum pricing and details

3 more that are open source

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to MemberSpace?

Yes. Paid Memberships Pro, Discourse, Sensei LMS, Flarum, CourseLit, Open edX, MasterStudy LMS, Moodle and 7 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is MemberSpace open source?

MemberSpace is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these course and community platforms are free?

Paid Memberships Pro, Discourse, Sensei LMS, Flarum, Open edX, MasterStudy LMS, Moodle, NodeBB and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MemberSpace: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.