Patreon
8.9#2 in membership site platformsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPatreon vs WP-Members
WP-Members
6.9#48 in membership site platformsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Patreon | WP-Members |
|---|---|---|
| Content gating | post | post |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security controls | Patreon says it uses TLS for sensitive information, HTTPS for traffic, two-factor authentication, and CAPTCHA checks for suspicious activity. | The WP-Members Security plugin includes controls for concurrent logins, registration spam, password rules, login error logging, and limiting login attempts. |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
Patreon plans
- Standard—
- Standard Patreon pricingFree
- Free to startFree
- Patreon platform fee$10 a month
WP-Members plans
- Free pluginFree
- Salesforce Integration$29 a year
- WP-Members extensions$49 a year
- Priority Support$59 a year
- WP-MembersFree
- Advanced Options Extension$49 a year
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-Members if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.