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Start free. Upgrade when you outgrow it.
The free version of SmartMembers is a real product, not a trial. Run unlimited members and unlimited levels without paying anything.
What's in the free version
Enough to launch a real membership site.
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Unlimited members
No cap on how many people can join, on any plan — including this one.
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Unlimited levels
Create as many membership tiers as your site needs, each with its own rules.
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Content restriction
Lock posts, pages, and categories behind any level with Smart Rules™.
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Member portal
Members manage their own account, billing details, and plan from the front end.
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Stripe & PayPal
Take recurring payments through the two gateways most sites start with.
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No transaction fees
We never take a cut of what you charge — not on the free plan, not on any plan.
Built-in course builder with quizzes and certificates
Content dripping and scheduled release
Community forums, profiles, and member directory
Affiliate program and corporate accounts
Member Insights engagement analytics
Priority support with a 1 business day response
Free plugin questions.
Is the free version time-limited?
No. It is a permanently free plugin on WordPress.org with no trial clock and no member cap.
Do you take a percentage of my sales?
Never. SmartMembers charges a licence fee per site and takes no cut of your revenue on any plan, including free.
Can I upgrade later without losing data?
Yes. Activating a licence unlocks the paid features in place — your members, levels, and rules stay exactly as they are.
What support do free users get?
Free users are supported through the WordPress.org forum, where our team replies. Paid plans add private email support with a response-time commitment.
