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Ultimate Member alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Ultimate Member alternative is FluentCommunity (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Ultimate Member compared with 7 alternatives: PeepSo, BuddyBoss, FluentCommunity, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress and 2 more.
Ultimate Member's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate MemberThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| PeepSo | Free plan · from $149/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| BuddyBoss | From $399/yr | No | Web |
| FluentCommunity | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| Paid Memberships Pro | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web |
| MemberPress | From $399/yr | No | Web |
| Memberium | From $37/mo | No | Web |
| MemberMouse | From $299/yr | No | Web |
How each one differs from Ultimate Member
PeepSo
WordPress social network plugin with a free core and yearly bundles
- PeepSo starts at $149 per year for 1 site.
- PeepSo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- PeepSo also covers templates and online courses.
- PeepSo does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: WordPress sites that need a social network without a monthly platform fee
BuddyBoss
Self-hosted WordPress community, course and membership platform
- BuddyBoss starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year at $199.
- BuddyBoss has no free plan, unlike Ultimate Member.
- BuddyBoss also covers templates and online courses.
- BuddyBoss does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: Communities that want to own their site, members and data
FluentCommunity
WordPress community and course plugin, free with paid Pro licenses
- FluentCommunity starts at $199 per year for 1 site.
- FluentCommunity also covers templates and online courses.
- FluentCommunity does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: WordPress owners who want a community on their own domain
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 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 forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want an open-source membership base
MemberPress
WordPress plugin for paid memberships, courses and communities
- MemberPress starts at $399 per year at renewal, after a first year for $199.50.
- MemberPress has no free plan, unlike Ultimate Member.
- MemberPress also covers online courses.
- MemberPress does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: Site owners who want to sell memberships on their own WordPress site
Memberium
WordPress membership plugin run from ActiveCampaign, Keap or HighLevel
- Memberium starts at $37 per month for ActiveCampaign, billed monthly.
- Memberium has no free plan, unlike Ultimate Member.
- Memberium also covers marketing automation, online courses and digital downloads.
- Memberium does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: Businesses already running ActiveCampaign, Keap or HighLevel
MemberMouse
WordPress membership plugin with tiered yearly licenses
- MemberMouse starts at $299 per year at renewal, after a first year at $149.50.
- MemberMouse has no free plan, unlike Ultimate Member.
- MemberMouse also covers marketing automation, reports and online courses.
- MemberMouse does not cover forms, which Ultimate Member does.
Suits: WordPress sites selling recurring memberships
Limits worth knowing in Ultimate Member
- Its pricing page was blocked by a bot check, so paid plan and extension prices are not recorded here.
- It runs only inside a self-hosted WordPress site; hosting is your job.
- Groups, messaging, social login, Stripe and many other community features are paid extensions.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ultimate Member?
The alternatives to Ultimate Member in this directory are PeepSo, BuddyBoss, FluentCommunity, Paid Memberships Pro, MemberPress, Memberium and MemberMouse. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ultimate Member.
Is there a free alternative to Ultimate Member?
Yes. PeepSo, FluentCommunity and Paid Memberships Pro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Ultimate Member alternatives work on Android?
The Ultimate Member listing does not include an Android app. PeepSo lists one.
Which Ultimate Member alternatives work on iOS?
The Ultimate Member listing does not include an iOS app. PeepSo lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ultimate Member?
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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.