Memberful

Memberful is a WordPress membership plugin by Patreon that adds subscription management, member gating, and recurring payments to any WordPress site. It uses Stripe for payment processing and keeps all your member data in your own WordPress database with no monthly platform fee, only Stripe's payment processing charges.

Ideal for WordPress-based publications, podcasts, and creators adding memberships to existing sites. It's the lightest option if you're already on WordPress and want full control without renting someone else's platform, though it lacks the built-in marketing and engagement tools that all-in-one membership platforms offer.