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ARMember vs Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)

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.

Est. installs~20K
From$89/yr
ModelFreemium
Visit site Full profile
VS

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.1 (100)

Membership plugin formerly called Restrict Content Pro, now Kadence Memberships: free core with Stripe billing, Pro via Kadence bundles.

Free installs8K+
From$299/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
Visit site Full profile

Choose ARMember if…

  • You need member directory & profiles and Zapier / automation
  • You want the more complete feature set (100/100 vs 90/100)
  • You want the lower entry price ($89/yr vs $299/yr)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) if…

  • Developers and Kadence users who want a lightweight, code-friendly membership layer with Stripe billing

ARMember includes 2 features that Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) lacks, including Member directory & profiles and Zapier / automation. Both include 23 of the 25 features we track.

At a glance

ARMember
Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)
100/100
Feature score
90/100
25 of 25
Features included
23 of 25
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WordPress.org rating
3.1/5
n/a
Active installs
8K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
33%

Feature comparison

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Feature
ARMember
Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)
Access & content6/66/6
Unlimited membership levelsCreate as many membership levels/plans as you need.
ARMember Included

Unlimited membership plans in Lite and all paid tiers.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Free version allows unlimited levels with custom duration, price and signup fee.

Content restriction KeyRestrict posts, pages, categories and custom post types by membership.
ARMember Included

Content access rules for posts, pages and other content in Lite.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Restrict posts, pages, post types, categories, menus and widgets in free.

Content dripping KeyRelease content over time after sign-up.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Drip/scheduled content is premium-only.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

Drip Content is one of the Pro add-ons (paid, via Kadence Pro).

Teasers & partial restrictionShow an excerpt or part of a page to non-members.
ARMember Included

Lite includes a Gutenberg block restriction plus builder-level restrictions.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Option to show content excerpts to non-members in the free plugin.

File / download protectionProtect media files and downloads from direct access.
ARMember Paid version Professional

Digital Download module for protected files.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

Download Monitor and member downloads add-ons (Pro); no native direct-file blocking.

Courses / LMSBuilt-in course builder or official LMS integration.
ARMember Paid version Enterprise

Online Courses module with lessons, quizzes and certificates; also a $59 add-on.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

Official LearnDash add-on grants course access by level; needs Pro.

Payments & billing8/88/8
Stripe KeyTake payments through Stripe.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Stripe is part of the premium gateway set.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Stripe is included in the free version.

PayPalTake payments through PayPal.
ARMember Included

PayPal is one of the two gateways in Lite.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Paid version Kadence Pro

PayPal (plus Authorize.net and Braintree) requires Pro.

Recurring subscriptions KeyAutomatic recurring billing for memberships.
ARMember Included

Recurring subscription plans available, including in Lite.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Auto-renewing memberships available in the free version.

Free & paid trialsOffer trial periods before billing starts.
ARMember Included

Trial period toggle on recurring plans; vendor says Lite supports free trials.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Paid version Kadence Pro

Free trials with expiry notices are a Pro feature.

Coupons & discountsDiscount codes for memberships.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Coupon management is a premium built-in add-on.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Paid version Kadence Pro

Percentage or flat discount codes require Pro.

Upgrades, downgrades & prorationMembers switch plans with fair proration.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Membership proration listed in Standard and above.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Upgrades and downgrades with proration included free.

Taxes & invoicesTax rates/VAT handling and PDF invoices.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Tax and invoice handling in premium; PDF creator on Professional.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Partial

Printable, brandable invoices; no built-in tax/VAT calculation documented.

Group / corporate membershipsOne account buys seats for a team.
ARMember Paid version Enterprise

Group/umbrella membership module; also a $59 add-on.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

Group Accounts add-on lets one account manage multiple members (Pro).

Members & experience5/54/5
Member account area KeyFront-end account page for subscriptions, payments and profile.
ARMember Included

Member profile and account pages in Lite; richer Member Panel in premium.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Auto-generated account, profile editor and billing pages in free.

Custom registration fieldsAdd custom fields to sign-up forms.
ARMember Included

Live form editor for custom signup and login forms in Lite.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Partial

Custom sign-up fields need code; docs provide a custom fields tutorial.

Member directory & profilesPublic or private member directory and profile pages.
ARMember Included

Member directories and profiles in Lite; extra templates in premium.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Third-party

No native directory; integrates with BuddyPress or Ultimate Member for profiles.

Community / forumsBuilt-in community or official forum integration.
ARMember Paid version Standard

BuddyPress/BuddyBoss integration in premium; own Social Community module on Enterprise.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

bbPress and BuddyPress integration add-ons (Pro).

Member emailsWelcome, renewal, failed-payment and expiry emails.
ARMember Included

Customisable email notification templates.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Activation, renewal, expiry and failed-payment emails free; templates in Pro.

Integrations & tools6/65/6
WooCommerce integrationSell memberships through WooCommerce or tie access to purchases.
ARMember Paid version Standard

WooCommerce integration in paid plans; WooCommerce Discount on Enterprise.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Free version restricts WooCommerce products; member discounts add-on in Pro.

Email marketing integrationsMailchimp, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit and similar.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, GetResponse, MailerLite, Brevo and more.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Via add-on

Mailchimp, AWeber, ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign and more as Pro add-ons.

Zapier / automationZapier, webhooks or automation integrations.
ARMember Paid version Professional

Zapier module on Professional or as a $39 add-on.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Third-party

No official Zapier app; available via third-party tools like WP Webhooks.

Reports & analyticsRevenue, churn and member reports.
ARMember Paid version Standard

Membership and payment analytics in the premium plugin.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Paid version Kadence Pro

Detailed earnings reports and analytics are a Pro feature.

Member import & migrationImport members or migrate from another membership plugin.
ARMember Included

Lite imports/exports users; a free migration and import tool is offered.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

CSV import and export of members in the free plugin.

Developer APIREST API, hooks and webhooks for custom work.
ARMember Paid version Standard

API Services module for third-party integrations.

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Included

Documented REST API, 60+ actions and filters, and WP-CLI commands.

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

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) Freemium

Free$0
Free (Kadence Memberships)Free per year, Unlimited
Kadence Pro$299 per year, Not stated
Kadence Elite$499 per year, Not stated

Downloads trend

ARMember

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)

1,798 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 90/100) and includes member directory & profiles and Zapier / automation that Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) does not. Paid plans start at $89/yr for ARMember and $299/yr for Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships). Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Member directory & profiles

ARMember: included. Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships): third-party. Member directories and profiles in Lite; extra templates in premium.

Zapier / automation

ARMember: paid version (Professional). Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships): third-party. 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 Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships)?

ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 90/100) and includes member directory & profiles and Zapier / automation that Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) does not. Paid plans start at $89/yr for ARMember and $299/yr for Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships). 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 23 for Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships). 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 Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) free?

Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships) has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $299/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to ARMember or Restrict Content Pro (Kadence Memberships). Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.