MemberPress vs Payhip: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose MemberPress if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Choose Payhip if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
- Both work for: memberships, courses.
MemberPress
Basic $179/year. Plus $299/year. Pro $399/year.
The most popular WordPress membership plugin. Handles subscriptions, content restriction, course selling, and drip content. Works with Stripe, PayPal, and others.
Payhip
Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%
More customizable than Gumroad with better fee structure at volume. Does not handle VAT globally.
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Best for
MemberPress is best for WordPress, Memberships, Courses, content paywalls, independent publishers, Publishers. Payhip is best for ebooks, templates, Courses, Memberships, Creators, Digital products.
FAQ
Is MemberPress better than Payhip?
Neither is universally better. MemberPress is the right pick if paywall conversion optimization is the priority; Payhip wins if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
Which is cheaper, MemberPress or Payhip?
MemberPress ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). MemberPress pricing: Basic $179/year. Plus $299/year. Pro $399/year.. Payhip pricing: Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%.
Can I switch from MemberPress to Payhip?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does MemberPress handle sales tax?
No. MemberPress does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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