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Members Only vs Popular WordPress Membership Plugins

If you’re comparing membership plugins, you’re probably asking one of two questions:

1) Do I want a simple paywall-style membership?
2) Or do I want a more complicated membership platform with tiers, coupons, and courses?

Members Only is built for the first category: fast, simple, Stripe-powered memberships that are easy to launch and easy to maintain.

If you need a complex membership platform, we’ll tell you that too — and point you to the most likely fit.

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Quick recommendations

Choose Members Only if you want:

  • Clear membership structure (member / not a member)
  • Stripe-first setup with a clean checkout experience
  • A lightweight plugin that stays out of your way

Consider a full membership platform if you need:

  • Multiple membership tiers and bundles
  • Coupons and promo funnels
  • Courses, content dripping, and advanced gating rules
  • A large add-on marketplace for integrations

Compare Members Only with:

Members Only vs MemberPress

Best if you’re deciding between a simple paywall and an all-in-one platform (courses, coupons, drip).
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Members Only vs Restrict Content Pro

Best if you’re choosing between simple membership vs membership levels + restriction tooling.
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Members Only vs Paid Memberships Pro

Best if you’re choosing between a focused plugin vs a flexible framework with lots of add-ons.
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A simple way to choose

If your business model is:

  • Newspaper paywall → Members Only
  • Creator membership (one paid tier) → Members Only
  • HOA portal / private docs → Members Only
  • Courses with drip schedules → likely MemberPress (or a dedicated LMS)
  • Many tiers + coupons + complex rules → likely PMPro or RCP

Ready to launch a simple membership?

Members Only is designed for people who want to go live quickly and keep their site fast.

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