Memberstack vs Stan
Memberstack and Stan are both creator monetization tools. Memberstack is aimed at freelancers and agencies, while Stan is aimed at creators.
Memberstack
Add logins, gated content and Stripe memberships to Webflow sites
Stan
Creator storefront for courses and coaching
| Pricing | Paid · $29 | Paid · $29 |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Built for | Freelancers, Agencies, Creators, Small businesses | Creators |
| Platforms | web | web, ios, android |
| Country | US · 2018 | US · 2020 |
| Rating | — | — |
Choose Memberstack if
Webflow designers, agencies and creators who want paid memberships and gated content without building a backend.
- Deep Webflow fit with dedicated guides and components
- Every feature available on every plan
- Free to build and test until the site goes live
Look elsewhere if: Creators who want an all-in-one hosted course or community platform (Kajabi, Podia, Circle).
Choose Stan if
Social creators monetizing.
- Conversion-optimized checkout
- Mobile-first
- Coaching built in
Look elsewhere if: Large catalog stores.
Memberstack vs Stan pricing
Memberstack
- Basic$29/mo$25/mo billed yearly; 1,000 members, 4% transaction fee
- Professional$49/mo$39/mo billed yearly; 5,000 members, 2% fee
- Business$99/mo$79/mo billed yearly; 10,000+ members, 0.9% fee
- Established$499/mo$399/mo billed yearly; 0% transaction fee
Stan
- Creator$29/mo$300/yr billed annually; store, courses, bookings
- Creator Pro$99/mo$948/yr billed annually; email, upsells, affiliates
Memberstack · Key features
- Email, passwordless code and social login for any site
- Stripe subscriptions, one-time payments, trials and tiered plans
- Gate pages, sections or single elements by plan without code
- Custom member fields readable anywhere on the site
- Data tables for structured content beyond member profiles
- Built-in email campaigns and branded transactional emails
Cons
- 4% fee on Basic adds up quickly for paid memberships
- Free members count toward plan limits and trigger auto-upgrades
- No hosted course or community front end, you build the UI
Stan · Key features
- Link-in-bio store
- Digital products
- Courses
- Coaching bookings
- Memberships
- Email (Pro)
Cons
- Monthly cost
- Design limits
- Fewer integrations
Memberstack vs Stan: FAQ
Do Memberstack and Stan have a free plan?
Memberstack has no free plan. Stan has no free plan, a 14-day free trial.
Which is better for small businesses, Memberstack or Stan?
Memberstack lists small businesses as a core audience, while Stan is aimed more at creators.