Recurring revenue from gated content. Community, courses, resources, and exclusive access - behind a paywall that works.
Ghost
Stripe
Notion
CanvaPlatform, community, payments, content, and email. Recurring revenue.
Publishing platform with memberships built in. Create free and paid tiers, send newsletters to members, and manage subscriptions. Beautiful themes, fast performance, and complete ownership of your content.
Works with any site
Add memberships to your existing website, podcast, or newsletter. Integrates with WordPress, Ghost, and Discord. Great if you already have a site and just need the paywall layer.
Full control
Maximum flexibility with WordPress plugins. MemberPress handles access rules, drip content, and paywalls. Best for creators who want complete control over every aspect of their site.
Freemium - Passwordless auth done right. Magic links, OTPs, OAuth, biometrics. Clean SDKs, ...
Passwordless auth done right. Magic links, OTPs, OAuth, biometrics. Clean SDKs, generous free tier. Clerk competitor. Try Stytch →
Free - Open-source passkey authentication. WebAuthn-first, FIDO2 compliant. The passwor...
Open-source passkey authentication. WebAuthn-first, FIDO2 compliant. The password is dead, Hanko is the funeral director. Try Hanko →
Freemium - Enterprise SSO and directory sync. When your SaaS lands that first enterprise cu...
Enterprise SSO and directory sync. When your SaaS lands that first enterprise customer and they need SAML/SCIM. Try WorkOS →
Freemium - Auth and user management with feature flags baked in. Australian-made, developer...
Auth and user management with feature flags baked in. Australian-made, developer-friendly, and growing fast. Try Kinde →
Free - Google's auth service. Dead simple setup, tons of providers, free tier handles m...
Google's auth service. Dead simple setup, tons of providers, free tier handles most startups. The easy button. Try Firebase Auth →
Freemium — Google's no-code app builder. Turns spreadsheets into mobile apps. Free for pers...
Google's no-code app builder. Turns spreadsheets into mobile apps. Free for personal use, enterprise-ready for business. Try AppSheet →
Freemium — Drag-and-drop mobile app builder. Native iOS and Android apps without code. Good...
Drag-and-drop mobile app builder. Native iOS and Android apps without code. Good for MVPs, less so for scale. Try Adalo →
Freemium — Visual backend builder. Connect APIs, build workflows, deploy serverless functio...
Visual backend builder. Connect APIs, build workflows, deploy serverless functions — all without writing code. Zapier meets Firebase. Try Buildship →
Free — Open-source headless CMS and data platform. Wraps any SQL database in an instant...
Open-source headless CMS and data platform. Wraps any SQL database in an instant API and admin panel. Backend in a box. Try Directus →
The community platform built for creators. Spaces and channels for organising discussions, events and livestreams for engagement, and a native mobile app so members stay connected everywhere.
Free and familiar
Your members probably already use it. Free to run, with roles and channels for access control. Less polished for paid communities but unbeatable for engagement and real-time chat.
Community + courses
Combines community, courses, and gamification in one platform. Simple pricing ($99/mo). Members earn points and level up. Great for creators who want engagement without complexity.
The backbone of recurring billing. Subscription management, customer portal for self-service, dunning to recover failed payments, and detailed revenue analytics. Integrates with every membership platform.
Tax + billing handled
Merchant of record handles sales tax, VAT, and compliance globally. Higher fees but zero tax headaches. Better for membership sites with international audiences.
Global reach
Trusted worldwide. Some audiences prefer PayPal for recurring payments. Consider offering both Stripe and PayPal to maximise conversion across different markets.
Free - Africa's Stripe. Clean API, solid dashboard, handles local payment methods. Buil...
Africa's Stripe. Clean API, solid dashboard, handles local payment methods. Building for African markets? Non-negotiable. Try Paystack →
Free - Pan-African payments gateway. Supports 150+ currencies. Less polished than Payst...
Pan-African payments gateway. Supports 150+ currencies. Less polished than Paystack but broader reach across the continent. Try Flutterwave →
Free - Payments for physical and online businesses. Hardware + software + banking. The ...
Payments for physical and online businesses. Hardware + software + banking. The all-in-one play for retail. Try Square →
Free - India's payment infrastructure. UPI, cards, wallets, subscriptions. If you're bu...
India's payment infrastructure. UPI, cards, wallets, subscriptions. If you're building for the Indian market, it's this or bust. Try Razorpay →
Free - Monetisation for open-source and digital creators. Subscriptions, sponsorships, ...
Monetisation for open-source and digital creators. Subscriptions, sponsorships, digital products. GitHub Sponsors alternative. Try Polar →
Plan your content calendar, organise member resources, and manage your editorial workflow. Create a shared resource library that members can access, and track what content performs best.
Structured data
Better for tracking member data, content performance metrics, and complex content calendars with multiple contributors. More database-like than Notion for structured workflows.
Simple kanban
Visual kanban boards for content pipeline. Drag cards from idea to published. Simple and free. Best for solo creators who want a lightweight content management system.
Freemium Knowledge base for small teams. Clean, searchable, AI-powered answers. Like Noti...
Knowledge base for small teams. Clean, searchable, AI-powered answers. Like Notion but focused on documentation only. Try Slite →
Freemium Docs and wiki for modern teams. Templates, approval workflows, and version contr...
Docs and wiki for modern teams. Templates, approval workflows, and version control. Notion meets Google Docs meets GitHub. Try Almanac →
Freemium Beautiful document editor for Apple users. Native macOS/iOS app, gorgeous export...
Beautiful document editor for Apple users. Native macOS/iOS app, gorgeous exports. Notion if it was designed by Apple. Try Craft →
Freemium Beautiful API documentation. Write in MDX, get docs that look like Stripe's. Eve...
Beautiful API documentation. Write in MDX, get docs that look like Stripe's. Every developer tool should use this. Try Mintlify →
Free Open-source wiki and knowledge base. Self-hostable Notion alternative for teams ...
Open-source wiki and knowledge base. Self-hostable Notion alternative for teams that care about data ownership. Try Outline →
Welcome new members with automated sequences. Segment by membership tier for targeted content. Upsell free members to paid with drip campaigns. The creator-focused email platform.
Newsletter-native
Built specifically for newsletter creators. Premium reading experience, referral programs, and built-in monetisation. Great if your membership is primarily newsletter-driven.
Advanced automation
The most powerful automation builder for complex member journeys. CRM included. Better for membership sites with multiple tiers, upsells, and sophisticated onboarding flows.
Paid - Transactional email that actually reaches the inbox. 99%+ deliverability. No mar...
Transactional email that actually reaches the inbox. 99%+ deliverability. No marketing fluff - just email that arrives. Try Postmark →
Freemium - Email marketing + CRM + SMS in one. Formerly Sendinblue. Generous free tier, sol...
Email marketing + CRM + SMS in one. Formerly Sendinblue. Generous free tier, solid automation. The budget-friendly Mailchimp. Try Brevo →
Paid - Email sending at scale for almost nothing. $0.10 per 1,000 emails. No UI to spea...
Email sending at scale for almost nothing. $0.10 per 1,000 emails. No UI to speak of, but the price can't be beat. Try Amazon SES →
Freemium - Email API + marketing platform. Collaborative template editor is the standout fe...
Email API + marketing platform. Collaborative template editor is the standout feature. Good middle ground between Resend and Mailchimp. Try Mailjet →
Freemium - Email testing sandbox. Catch all emails in dev before they reach real inboxes. T...
Email testing sandbox. Catch all emails in dev before they reach real inboxes. Then switch to production sending. Smart workflow. Try Mailtrap →
Launch a paid membership with recurring billing, gated content, and onboarding
Stripe
ConvertKit
Notion
Canva
Webflow
Plan membership tiers & content in Notion
Build membership site with Webflow
Set up Stripe subscriptions & customer portal
Create onboarding sequences in ConvertKit
Design member resources in Canva
Every tool pre-configured, setup order mapped out, integrations documented. Skip weeks of research.
Build once, earn monthly. Start your membership.
