MemberPress vs Pantheon: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Lower cost

MemberPress

Launch plan

$399

a year for 10 people · $33.25 a month

Pantheon

Basic site plan

$500

a year for 10 people · $41.67 a month

MemberPress costs $101 less a year for 10 people.

Lower annual-billing cost for a 10-person team on each product's entry paid plan: MemberPress. This is arithmetic on verified prices, not a recommendation.

10 peopleMemberPressPantheon
Entry paid planLaunchBasic site
Vendor price$399 / year$500 per year
Monthly cost$33.25$41.67
Annual cost$399$500
Per user / year$39.90$50
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

MemberPress vs Pantheon: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

MemberPress

  • Member forumsBuild unlimited forums where members post and chat.
  • Member directoriesSearchable directories and rich member profiles.
  • Checkout upsellsOffer extra products or upgrades at checkout.
  • ReadyLaunch page makerCreate mobile-responsive pages with the built-in ReadyLaunch builder.
  • Content drippingTimed releases and access expiration control content.
  • Online coursesCreate and sell online courses.
  • Corporate accountsSell bulk memberships with parent and sub-accounts.
  • Randomized quizzesQuizzes draw a random set of questions from a tagged pool.

Source:memberpress.com ·

Pantheon

  • Managed operationsRemoves manual patching, monitoring and scaling work.
  • Next.js hostingDeploy and scale Next.js apps natively.
  • Performance insightsReal-time performance insights.
  • Multi-site controlUnified control for unlimited sites.
  • Automated updatesAutomated CMS updates.
  • Section 508 complianceStandardize sites for Section 508 and apply one-click updates.

Source:pantheon.io ·

MemberPress vs Pantheon pricing questions

  1. How much do MemberPress and Pantheon cost?

    MemberPress paid plans start at $399 / year (Launch). Pantheon paid plans start at $55 per month (Basic site).

  2. Is MemberPress or Pantheon cheaper for 5 users?

    MemberPress is cheaper for 5 users: $399 per year on Launch, against $500 per year for Pantheon on Basic site. That is $101 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is MemberPress or Pantheon cheaper for 10 users?

    MemberPress is cheaper for 10 users: $399 per year on Launch, against $500 per year for Pantheon on Basic site. That is $101 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is MemberPress or Pantheon cheaper for 25 users?

    MemberPress is cheaper for 25 users: $399 per year on Launch, against $500 per year for Pantheon on Basic site. That is $101 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do MemberPress and Pantheon have a free plan?

    Pantheon lists a free plan; MemberPress does not list one on its official pricing.