Patreon
8.9#2 in membership site platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPatreon vs WP eMember
WP eMember
6.2#78 in membership site platforms$59.95 one-timeWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Patreon | WP eMember |
|---|---|---|
| API | Patreon’s public API v1 is scheduled to stop working on October 7, 2026, with integrations directed to API v2. | The documentation lists HTTP GET or POST APIs to create, update, query, and deactivate member accounts. |
| Content gating | post | full_site |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
Patreon plans
- Standard—
- Standard Patreon pricingFree
- Free to startFree
- Patreon platform fee$10 a month
WP eMember plans
- WP eMember$59.95, 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 WP eMember if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.