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Every plan includes the full membership engine — unlimited members, unlimited levels, courses, and content dripping. Pay yearly or buy once and own it.

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Choose your plan

Standard

Best Deal
5 Websites

$199

$149

/year

Every plan includes

Unlimited members
Unlimited membership levels
Content dripping
Free trial support
Automated renewals
Cancel or upgrade options
Self-service member portal
Member email notifications
Payment history tracking
Shortcode and block support
24/7 dedicated support
Course BuilderNew
Member InsightsNew
Parvez Akther

Our 100% No-Risk Money Back Guarantee!

We're excited to have you experience SmartMembers. Over the next 14 days, if the plugin has stopped functioning or displaying in the way prescribed by the advertisement or has broken abnormally after the installation, simply reach out! We'll happily refund 100% of your money.

Parvez Akther

Co-founder Convers Labs

How Much You Can Save with SmartMembers

Plans
MemberPress
LearnDash
Paid Memberships Pro
Restrict Content Pro

Yearly Plan
(Lowest–Highest)

Lifetime Plan
(Lowest–Highest)

Last updated: August 2026

Competitor pricing sourced from public pricing pages. Prices may change.

Everything you need, nothing you don't.

See how SmartMembers stacks up against MemberPress and other alternatives.

Features
SmartMembers
MemberPress
Other Solutions

Unlimited Membership Levels

Create as many tiers as you need, each with its own pricing and access rules.

Content Dripping

Release lessons and posts on a schedule after a member joins.

Depends

Built-in Course Builder

Build lessons, quizzes, and progress tracking without a separate LMS.

Not Available

Free & Paid Trials

Attract new members with free trials or qualify buyers with a paid trial.

Depends

Automated & Manual Renewals

Charge members automatically, or invoice them and collect manually.

Renewal Reminders

Notify members of upcoming payments, a legal requirement in many regions.

3rd Party Addon $39/y per site
Depends

Upgrade & Downgrade Options

Members can move between tiers from their own account portal.

Depends

Payment Gateways

Accept payment using your favourite payment gateways.

Stripe, PayPal & Paddle. More coming.
Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net
Depends

Failed Payment Handling

Automatically retry and send reminders when a member payment fails.

In Development
$79 – $199/y

Tax & VAT Calculation

Automatic VAT tax calculations and VAT number verification.

Add-on needed
Depends

Coupon & Discount Support

One-time, fixed-length, or recurring discounts to increase conversions.

Depends

Member Insights

Engagement analytics with cancellation reasons and retention signals.

3rd Party Addon $99/y more
Depends

Self-Service Member Portal

Let members see invoices, manage billing, and update their plan.

Depends

Affiliate Program

Let members refer others and earn a commission, tracked automatically.

Depends

Developer Tools & API Access

Complete developer documentation and API docs to embed functionality.

Depends

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the annual and lifetime plans?
Annual plans renew every year and include updates and support for as long as the licence is active. A lifetime licence is a single payment that never renews — you keep updates and support for the life of the product. Both unlock exactly the same features.
How many sites can I use my licence on?
Basic covers 1 website, Standard covers 5, and Pro covers 50 on the annual plan or unlimited on the lifetime licence. You can move a licence between sites at any time from your account.
Is there a free trial?
We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee rather than a trial. If you're not satisfied within the first 14 days, contact support for a full refund — no questions asked. There is also a free version of SmartMembers on WordPress.org you can try first.
Can I switch plans later?
Absolutely. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time. Upgrades are prorated immediately; downgrades take effect at your next renewal date.
What happens at renewal?
Introductory pricing applies to your first year only. Annual renewals are at the standard, non-discounted price. We'll always notify you before renewal. Lifetime licences never renew.
Does it work with any WordPress theme?
Yes. SmartMembers is compatible with virtually any WordPress theme, including Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and the block editor (Gutenberg).
What payment methods can my members use?
Members can pay through Stripe, PayPal, and Paddle, which between them cover credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and buy-now-pay-later. More gateways are on the roadmap.
Do I need to install multiple plugins?
No. SmartMembers includes membership levels, courses, content dripping, the member portal, and payments in a single plugin. Optional extensions are available for specialised needs.

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