Patreon
8.9#2 in membership site platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPatreon vs Simple Membership Plugin
Simple Membership Plugin
7.1#39 in membership site platformsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Patreon | Simple Membership Plugin |
|---|---|---|
| Content gating | post | page |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The app directory lists integrations and partners including Vimeo, Discord, ConvertKit, Discourse, Wix, and Zapier. | The addon directory lists integrations including MailChimp, Zapier, bbPress, WooCommerce, ConvertKit, MailerLite, and AWeber; it separates free and premium addons. |
| Payments | Patreon says its payments infrastructure handles chargebacks, disputes, fraud, and most applicable tax collection and remittance. | The plugin supports one-time and recurring membership payments, and its homepage names PayPal, Stripe, and Braintree gateways. |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
Patreon plans
- Standard—
- Standard Patreon pricingFree
- Free to startFree
- Patreon platform fee$10 a month
Simple Membership Plugin plans
- Core Simple Membership PluginFree
- Paid support$39, paid once
- Two-Factor Authentication Addon$39.95, paid once
- Form Builder Addon$47, paid once
Pick Patreon if…
Patreon suits podcasters, video creators, musicians, artists, and game developers seeking memberships or digital-shop sales. It also offers community and publishing tools for creators sharing different formats.
Pick Simple Membership Plugin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.