WishList Member vs WooCommerce Memberships
Updated 5 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Premium WordPress membership plugin with unlimited levels, drip content, CourseCure LMS and 20+ payment-provider integrations.
Premium WooCommerce extension that turns store purchases into memberships, with content and product restriction, drip, member discounts and a member area.
Choose WishList Member if…
- Marketers and course creators who want flexible content protection paired with the payment cart they already use
Choose WooCommerce Memberships if…
- You need member directory & profiles
- You want the lower entry price ($49/yr vs $299/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
WooCommerce Memberships has 1 that WishList Member lacks, including Member directory & profiles. Both include 24 of the 25 features we track.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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WishList Member WooCommerce MembershipsAccess & content6/66/6
Unlimited modular membership levels and upgrade paths on all plans.
Create as many membership plans as needed, each with its own rules.
Protect posts, pages, categories and custom post types.
Restrict posts, pages, custom post types and taxonomies per plan.
Drip content scheduling and content archiving included.
Delay access to content and products by time or date.
Sneak-peek display shows part of protected content to visitors.
wcm_restrict shortcode and Member/Non-Member Content blocks gate sections.
File and folder protection included on every plan.
Can restrict downloadable products to members; no general media-file protection documented.
Built-in CourseCure LMS plus LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor and Sensei integrations.
Official integration with Sensei LMS; no built-in course builder.
Payments & billing8/88/8
Stripe integration with embedded or popup payment forms.
Uses WooCommerce gateways such as the free official Stripe extension.
PayPal is among the built-in payment provider integrations.
Uses WooCommerce gateways such as the free official PayPal Payments extension.
Recurring subscriptions through Stripe plans and other connected providers.
Requires the paid WooCommerce Subscriptions extension.
Trial periods supported via connected payment providers.
Free trials come from the WooCommerce Subscriptions integration.
No native coupon engine; uses the payment provider's coupons (e.g. Stripe coupon field).
Standard WooCommerce coupons work on membership products; member discounts built in.
Prorated level upgrades available through the Stripe integration.
Plan switching and proration are handled by WooCommerce Subscriptions.
Can let Stripe calculate subscription tax; no own invoicing documented.
WooCommerce core handles tax; PDF invoices need a separate invoice extension.
Team accounts included on every plan.
Teams for WooCommerce Memberships, a separate $129/yr extension.
Members & experience4/55/5
Self-serve member dashboard on all plans.
Members Area in My Account shows content, products, discounts and notes.
Customisable registration forms included.
Profile fields let you collect extra member data at signup and in the account.
No native directory; profile types can sync with BuddyBoss.
Built-in wcm_directory shortcode lists members with avatars and bios (enable in settings).
Official BuddyBoss integration syncs levels with groups and profile types.
Documented integration with bbPress for members-only forums.
Built-in member email notifications.
Membership ending-soon, ended and renewal reminder emails; payment emails via WooCommerce/Subscriptions.
Integrations & tools6/66/6
WooCommerce works as a payment provider to grant membership levels.
Built on WooCommerce; access is granted through product purchases.
Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign, ConvertKit, Drip, AWeber, MailerLite and more.
Mailchimp for WooCommerce Memberships add-on ($49/yr).
Zapier integration plus built-in automation tools.
Membership triggers via the paid official WooCommerce Zapier extension.
Admin dashboard with member stats; no in-depth revenue/churn reporting.
No membership-specific reports; sales data comes from WooCommerce Analytics.
Import members from CSV into membership levels.
CSV import and export of user memberships.
Extensible API included on all plans.
REST API, frontend/admin hook references, functions and WP-CLI commands.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
WishList Member Premium
| Basic | $299 per year, 1 site |
|---|---|
| Plus | $499 per year, 2 sites |
| Pro | $699 per year, 5 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
WishList Member and WooCommerce Memberships are closely matched on features (92/100 and 90/100). The differences are in the details: WooCommerce Memberships adds member directory & profiles. Paid plans start at $299/yr for WishList Member and $49/yr for WooCommerce Memberships. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
WishList Member: third-party. WooCommerce Memberships: included. Built-in wcm_directory shortcode lists members with avatars and bios (enable in settings).
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FAQ
Which is better, WishList Member or WooCommerce Memberships?
WishList Member and WooCommerce Memberships are closely matched on features (92/100 and 90/100). The differences are in the details: WooCommerce Memberships adds member directory & profiles. Paid plans start at $299/yr for WishList Member and $49/yr for WooCommerce Memberships. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
WooCommerce Memberships includes 25 of the 25 features we track, against 24 for WishList Member. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is WishList Member free?
WishList Member is premium only. Paid plans start at $299/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 WishList Member 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.