MemberSpace
Owned media software
CMS tools
Content marketing software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$39 per month
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- Education and training
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Public sector and nonprofit organizations
What is MemberSpace
MemberSpace is a membership and paywall tool that adds gated content, member management, and recurring billing to an existing website. It is used by creators and small businesses to sell access to courses, communities, downloads, and member-only pages without migrating to a new publishing platform. The product typically integrates with common site builders and payment processors and controls access based on membership plans. It focuses on layering membership functionality on top of a site rather than providing a full publishing or newsletter-first stack.
Adds paywalls to existing sites
MemberSpace is designed to work with an existing website, letting teams gate pages and content without rebuilding on a new platform. This approach suits organizations that already use a CMS or site builder and want to keep their current design and domain. It can reduce switching costs compared with all-in-one creator platforms that require hosting content inside their ecosystem.
Membership and billing management
The product provides core membership operations such as plans, access rules, and member account management. It supports recurring payments and access control tied to subscription status, which fits common use cases like member libraries and paid communities. This makes it a practical option when the primary need is monetization and access control rather than editorial publishing workflows.
Integrates with common web tools
MemberSpace is typically deployed alongside popular website builders and payment tooling, enabling it to fit into existing marketing and analytics stacks. This can help teams keep their preferred email, CRM, and tracking tools rather than adopting a bundled suite. The integration-first model is useful for businesses that want modular components instead of a single end-to-end platform.
Not a full CMS suite
MemberSpace does not replace a CMS; it relies on the underlying website platform for content creation, templates, SEO controls, and publishing workflows. Teams expecting built-in editorial features (e.g., rich publishing pipelines or newsletter-native publishing) may need additional tools. This can increase operational complexity compared with platforms that combine publishing and monetization in one system.
Member experience depends on site
Because the product layers onto an existing site, the end-user experience (navigation, search, content organization, and performance) depends heavily on how the site is built. Organizations may need web development effort to create a polished member portal and content library structure. This can be a constraint for teams seeking an out-of-the-box member area with minimal setup.
Limited creator-network distribution
MemberSpace primarily supports owned-audience monetization on your site rather than providing a built-in discovery network or marketplace. Businesses that rely on platform-driven audience growth may find fewer native distribution features than some creator platforms. As a result, acquisition often depends on the customer’s existing marketing channels and tooling.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $39 per month (billed annually) | 5% MemberSpace transaction fee; Send up to 10,000 emails/month; Connect 1 site; Live chat support; Custom reporting; Personal Success Manager. |
| Growth | $99 per month (billed annually) | 2% MemberSpace transaction fee; Send up to 20,000 emails/month; Connect up to 3 sites; Live chat support; Custom reporting; Personal Success Manager. |
| Unlimited | Custom pricing ("Let’s talk") | 1% MemberSpace transaction fee; Send unlimited emails; Connect unlimited sites; Live chat support; Custom reporting; Personal Success Manager; contact sales. |
Note: MemberSpace shows these as "Annual pricing (save 20%)" on the official pricing page; the site displays the amounts as billed annually.
