Back to Tools
Try Payhip
Try Memberstack
AI Tool Comparison
Payhip vs Memberstack
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right AI tool for your needs.
Payhip
Sell digital downloads, courses, coaching and more from one simple platform
Free / $29/mo
Memberstack
Memberships, auth, and payments for Webflow — design visually, scale to millions
Free / $25/mo
Feature Comparison
Pros & Cons
Payhip
Pros
- All features available on the free plan with no feature-gating
- Supports diverse product types: digital downloads, courses, coaching, memberships, physical products
- No credit card required to start; completely free tier available
- Supports all file formats for digital product delivery
- Secure file delivery with expiring download links
Cons
- Free plan charges a 5% transaction fee on top of PayPal/Stripe fees
- Limited payment processors — only PayPal and Stripe supported
- Pro plan at $99/month needed to eliminate platform transaction fees
Memberstack
Pros
- Deep Webflow integration with a native app inside the Webflow Designer
- Comprehensive auth options: email/password, social login, passwordless, and password reset
- Generous free tier with 100 members and unlimited free trial period
- Large library of free resources: 600+ Webflow components, 125+ Memberscripts, 100+ templates
- SOC2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant for security-conscious use cases
Cons
- Heavily tied to Webflow — not ideal if you use a different site builder or custom frontend
- Pricing page mentions transaction-based fees ($1-$4 per member tiers) that can add up at scale
- Relational database features are useful but limited compared to dedicated backend-as-a-service platforms
Our Verdict
Both Payhip and Memberstack are excellent choices with similar feature sets. Your decision should depend on your specific needs, pricing, and whether you need self-hosting capabilities.