ARMember vs WooCommerce 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.
Premium WooCommerce extension that turns store purchases into memberships, with content and product restriction, drip, member discounts and a member area.
Choose ARMember if…
- You want the more complete feature set (100/100 vs 90/100)
- You want to start with a free version
Choose WooCommerce Memberships if…
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $89/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
ARMember and WooCommerce Memberships include the same 25 of the 25 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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ARMember WooCommerce MembershipsAccess & content6/66/6
Unlimited membership plans in Lite and all paid tiers.
Create as many membership plans as needed, each with its own rules.
Content access rules for posts, pages and other content in Lite.
Restrict posts, pages, custom post types and taxonomies per plan.
Drip/scheduled content is premium-only.
Delay access to content and products by time or date.
Lite includes a Gutenberg block restriction plus builder-level restrictions.
wcm_restrict shortcode and Member/Non-Member Content blocks gate sections.
Digital Download module for protected files.
Can restrict downloadable products to members; no general media-file protection documented.
Online Courses module with lessons, quizzes and certificates; also a $59 add-on.
Official integration with Sensei LMS; no built-in course builder.
Payments & billing8/88/8
Stripe is part of the premium gateway set.
Uses WooCommerce gateways such as the free official Stripe extension.
PayPal is one of the two gateways in Lite.
Uses WooCommerce gateways such as the free official PayPal Payments extension.
Recurring subscription plans available, including in Lite.
Requires the paid WooCommerce Subscriptions extension.
Trial period toggle on recurring plans; vendor says Lite supports free trials.
Free trials come from the WooCommerce Subscriptions integration.
Coupon management is a premium built-in add-on.
Standard WooCommerce coupons work on membership products; member discounts built in.
Membership proration listed in Standard and above.
Plan switching and proration are handled by WooCommerce Subscriptions.
Tax and invoice handling in premium; PDF creator on Professional.
WooCommerce core handles tax; PDF invoices need a separate invoice extension.
Group/umbrella membership module; also a $59 add-on.
Teams for WooCommerce Memberships, a separate $129/yr extension.
Members & experience5/55/5
Member profile and account pages in Lite; richer Member Panel in premium.
Members Area in My Account shows content, products, discounts and notes.
Live form editor for custom signup and login forms in Lite.
Profile fields let you collect extra member data at signup and in the account.
Member directories and profiles in Lite; extra templates in premium.
Built-in wcm_directory shortcode lists members with avatars and bios (enable in settings).
BuddyPress/BuddyBoss integration in premium; own Social Community module on Enterprise.
Documented integration with bbPress for members-only forums.
Customisable email notification templates.
Membership ending-soon, ended and renewal reminder emails; payment emails via WooCommerce/Subscriptions.
Integrations & tools6/66/6
WooCommerce integration in paid plans; WooCommerce Discount on Enterprise.
Built on WooCommerce; access is granted through product purchases.
Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, HubSpot, GetResponse, MailerLite, Brevo and more.
Mailchimp for WooCommerce Memberships add-on ($49/yr).
Zapier module on Professional or as a $39 add-on.
Membership triggers via the paid official WooCommerce Zapier extension.
Membership and payment analytics in the premium plugin.
No membership-specific reports; sales data comes from WooCommerce Analytics.
Lite imports/exports users; a free migration and import tool is offered.
CSV import and export of user memberships.
API Services module for third-party integrations.
REST API, frontend/admin hook references, functions 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 |
WooCommerce Memberships Premium
| Single site | $199 per year, 1 site |
|---|---|
| Teams for WooCommerce Memberships | $129 per year, 1 site |
| Mailchimp for WooCommerce Memberships | $49 per year, 1 site |
Verdict
ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 90/100). Only ARMember has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
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FAQ
Which is better, ARMember or WooCommerce Memberships?
ARMember scores higher on our feature checklist (100/100 against 90/100). Only ARMember has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
They are level: both include 25 of the 25 membership plugins features we track.
Is ARMember free?
ARMember has a free version. Paid plans start at $89/yr.
Is WooCommerce Memberships free?
WooCommerce Memberships is premium only. Paid plans start at $49/yr.
Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to ARMember or WooCommerce Memberships. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.