Simple Membership Plugin
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VisitSimple Membership Plugin vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Simple Membership Plugin | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The addon directory lists integrations including MailChimp, Zapier, bbPress, WooCommerce, ConvertKit, MailerLite, and AWeber; it separates free and premium addons. | Official integrations include RSS, podcast distribution to Apple and Spotify, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, X and Facebook pixels, Google site verification, YouTube and LinkedIn account connections. |
| Purpose | The free WordPress plugin lets site owners protect posts and pages behind member logins and offer free or premium content. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
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
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Simple Membership Plugin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.