ARMember vs ProfilePress
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
All-in-one WordPress membership plugin with a free Lite edition and paid plans bundling 60+ add-ons, 22+ gateways, drip, courses and community.
Freemium membership and digital-product plugin with Stripe subscriptions, content protection, user profiles, member directories and drag-and-drop forms.
Choose ARMember if…
- You need content dripping and group / corporate memberships
- You also want Zapier / automation
- You want the more complete feature set (100/100 vs 82/100)
- You want the lower entry price ($89/yr vs $129/yr)
Choose ProfilePress if…
- You prefer the more widely used option
ARMember includes 3 features that ProfilePress lacks, including Content dripping, Group / corporate memberships and Zapier / automation. Both include 21 of the 25 features we track. 1 feature is not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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ARMember ProfilePressAccess & content6/65/6
Unlimited membership plans in Lite and all paid tiers.
Create unlimited membership plans in the free version.
Content access rules for posts, pages and other content in Lite.
Protect pages, posts, CPTs, categories, tags and taxonomies by plan, role or login.
Drip/scheduled content is premium-only.
No drip or scheduled release listed on the features page or add-on directory.
Lite includes a Gutenberg block restriction plus builder-level restrictions.
pp-restrict-content shortcode gates sections; metered paywall add-on on Plus.
Digital Download module for protected files.
Sells digital files behind purchases with download logs; not general media-library protection.
Online Courses module with lessons, quizzes and certificates; also a $59 add-on.
LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor, Sensei and other LMS add-ons.
Payments & billing8/87/8
Stripe is part of the premium gateway set.
Stripe in the free version with an extra 2% fee; no fee on paid plans.
PayPal is one of the two gateways in Lite.
PayPal add-on included from Standard.
Recurring subscription plans available, including in Lite.
Daily, weekly, monthly or yearly subscriptions in the core plugin.
Trial period toggle on recurring plans; vendor says Lite supports free trials.
Plan settings include a free trial period and signup fee.
Coupon management is a premium built-in add-on.
Percentage or flat coupon codes in the core plugin.
Membership proration listed in Standard and above.
Plan groups support upgrades/downgrades with cost- or time-based proration.
Tax and invoice handling in premium; PDF creator on Professional.
Tax/EU VAT rules are free; PDF receipts and invoices need Plus.
Group/umbrella membership module; also a $59 add-on.
No team or seat-based membership feature or add-on listed.
Members & experience5/55/5
Member profile and account pages in Lite; richer Member Panel in premium.
Free My Account page for subscriptions, orders and profile.
Live form editor for custom signup and login forms in Lite.
Drag-and-drop forms are free; extra custom fields need the Custom Fields add-on.
Member directories and profiles in Lite; extra templates in premium.
Searchable, filterable member directories and profile pages in the free plugin.
BuddyPress/BuddyBoss integration in premium; own Social Community module on Enterprise.
BuddyPress integration add-on syncs groups and profile fields; no forum of its own.
Customisable email notification templates.
Customisable templates for user and admin emails, incl. trial-ending reminders.
Integrations & tools6/64/6
WooCommerce integration in paid plans; WooCommerce Discount on Enterprise.
WooCommerce integration add-on.
Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, GetResponse, MailerLite, Brevo and more.
Mailchimp, MailerLite, Brevo and Campaign Monitor add-ons.
Zapier module on Professional or as a $39 add-on.
No Zapier or webhook add-on in the official add-on directory.
Membership and payment analytics in the premium plugin.
Reports on earnings, refunds, sales and download logs.
Lite imports/exports users; a free migration and import tool is offered.
Could not confirm an official member import or migration tool.
API Services module for third-party integrations.
Actions and filters exist but are not fully documented; no REST API documented.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
ARMember Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Standard | $89 per year, 1 site |
| Professional | $139 per year, 2 sites |
| Enterprise | $299 per year, 10 sites |
| Standard Lifetime | $229 lifetime, 1 site |
| Professional Lifetime | $379 lifetime, 2 sites |
| Enterprise Lifetime | $599 lifetime, 10 sites |
ProfilePress Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Standard | $129 per year, 1 site |
| Plus | $299 per year, 3 sites |
| Agency | $599 per year, Unlimited |
Downloads trend
ARMember
No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).
ProfilePress
24,855 downloads last week
Verdict
ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 82/100) and includes content dripping, group / corporate memberships and Zapier / automation that ProfilePress does not. Paid plans start at $89/yr for ARMember and $129/yr for ProfilePress. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
ARMember: paid version (Standard). ProfilePress: not included. Drip/scheduled content is premium-only.
ARMember: paid version (Enterprise). ProfilePress: not included. Group/umbrella membership module; also a $59 add-on.
ARMember: paid version (Professional). ProfilePress: not included. Zapier module on Professional or as a $39 add-on.
Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.
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FAQ
Which is better, ARMember or ProfilePress?
ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 82/100) and includes content dripping, group / corporate memberships and Zapier / automation that ProfilePress does not. Paid plans start at $89/yr for ARMember and $129/yr for ProfilePress. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
ARMember includes 25 of the 25 features we track, against 21 for ProfilePress. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is ARMember free?
ARMember has a free version. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
Is ProfilePress free?
ProfilePress has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $129/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to ARMember or ProfilePress. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.