Memberful

Memberful is a Stripe-powered membership plugin designed for creators who already have a website (WordPress, Webflow, or custom) and want to monetize without losing brand control. Unlike Patreon's 10% fee + processing, Memberful charges $49/month + 4.9% transaction fees, which becomes economical quickly as earnings scale. The platform handles subscriptions, paywalls, member management, and email automation—all seamlessly integrated into your own domain with zero Memberful branding.\n\nFor indie hackers bootstrapping a creator business, Memberful's appeal is clear: you own the relationship with members, control the entire experience, and avoid platform dependency. It integrates directly with WordPress, Webflow, and works with any site via API. The platform is ideal for bloggers, podcasters, and educators transitioning from platforms like Substack or Medium who want the credibility and control of self-hosted membership without technical overhead.