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Outseta alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Outseta 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).
Outseta compared with 5 alternatives: MemberSpace, Memberstack, Paid Memberships Pro, Circle and Kajabi.
Outseta is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $37 per month for 1,000 contacts, billed annually ($47 monthly). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutsetaThis tool | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
| MemberSpace | Free trial · from $39/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
Outseta starts at $37 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Circle scores 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 Outseta
MemberSpace
Add memberships and gated content to a site you already have
- MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
- MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters and online courses.
- MemberSpace does not cover marketing automation, email campaigns and help desk, which Outseta does.
Suits: Site owners who want memberships without moving to a new website platform
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 no-code.
- Memberstack does not cover help desk, which Outseta 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 Outseta lacks.
- Paid Memberships Pro is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Paid Memberships Pro also covers templates and paid newsletters.
- Paid Memberships Pro does not cover marketing automation, email campaigns and help desk, which Outseta 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 online courses.
- Circle does not cover marketing automation and help desk, which Outseta 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 paid newsletters and online courses.
- Kajabi does not cover help desk, which Outseta does.
Suits: Coaches and educators who want site, email, checkout and courses in one account
Limits worth knowing in Outseta
- Every plan carries a contact cap, and the monthly price steps up from $37 at 1,000 contacts to $697 at 100,000 (billed annually).
- Outseta charges a 2% or 1% fee on payments on top of Stripe's own fees, except on the Max plan.
- There is no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
- Payments run through Stripe, so a Stripe account is required.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Outseta?
The alternatives to Outseta in this directory are MemberSpace, Memberstack, Paid Memberships Pro, Circle and Kajabi. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Outseta.
Is there a free alternative to Outseta?
Yes. Paid Memberships Pro has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Outseta alternatives work on Android?
The Outseta listing does not include an Android app. Circle and Kajabi list one.
Which Outseta alternatives work on iOS?
The Outseta listing does not include an iOS app. Circle and Kajabi list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Outseta?
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.