Membership.io

Turn your audience into recurring revenue with AI-powered membership hubs, interactive communities, courses, and fully searchable audio/video libraries.

Paid membership platforming

Starting at

$41/mo

About Membership.io

Membership.io is an all-in-one platform engineered to help content creators, coaches, and digital entrepreneurs build and run memberships, courses, and digital communities. At its core, the platform allows creators to assemble public or private membership 'Hubs' that unite digital products, video and audio libraries, and interactive member areas under one roof. The platform eliminates the need to stitch together disconnected tools, giving business owners a unified environment to distribute content and monetize their audience without relying on algorithmic discovery. In practical use, creators can import audio and video files directly into an AI-powered content library that automatically makes multimedia searchable down to the exact spoken phrase. This indexing capability allows members to search keywords and jump straight to the timestamp in a video where a specific topic is discussed. In addition to content hosting, Membership.io features community discussion boards, one-on-one direct messaging, member directories, automated content workflows, and personalization options that tailor member experiences based on user attributes. This software is tailored specifically for digital course creators, podcasters, business coaches, authors, and educational entrepreneurs looking to generate predictable recurring revenue. It supports individuals transitioning away from social media platforms or fragmented setups where audience access is restricted by changing algorithms, as well as high-volume educational organizations managing thousands of students and summit attendees. Membership.io distinguishes itself through its deep media searchability, custom branding capabilities, and business model protections. Unlike marketplace platforms that take a hefty revenue share, Membership.io lets creators keep 100% of their earnings and use custom domains on fully white-labeled hubs. The combination of automated video transcript searching, flexible community discussions, and built-in integration with payment gateways like Stripe delivers a cohesive, creator-owned ecosystem.

Membership.io pros & cons

Pros

Retain 100% of member revenue without platform transaction cuts.
Spoken-word search lets members immediately jump to exact video timestamps.
Supports white-labeling with custom domains and personalized branding.
Allows unlimited members on all tiers including the entry-level Start plan.

Cons

Custom domains and branding are locked behind the mid-tier Grow plan.
The entry Start plan is restricted to only 1 Member Hub.
API access and webhooks are restricted to the Scale plan and above.

Membership.io use cases

Online course instructors can host self-paced modules and make their video libraries searchable by spoken terms for easy student reference.
Community managers and coaches can replace social media groups with branded private hubs featuring discussions, member directories, and DMs.
Podcasters can import historical audio catalogs to monetize backlog episodes with searchable transcripts behind a paywall.

Membership.io features

analytics dashboard tracking member engagement
content automation workflows and playlist management
stripe and third-party payment integration with 0% platform transaction fees
audience segmentation and personalized content delivery
custom branding and white-labeled custom domains
interactive community discussions and 1-on-1 direct messaging
member hubs for courses, memberships, and digital products
ai-powered searchable content library with spoken-keyword indexing

Membership.io pricing

Is Membership.io free? No, Membership.io doesn't offer a free plan; pricing starts at $41 / month.

Start

$41 / month

1 Member Hub
Unlimited Members
Unlimited Content Playlists
AI Content Library
Analytics Dashboard

Grow

$99 / month

3 Member Hubs
All Start Features
Personalized Content
Content Automations
Custom Branding & Domains
5 Team Members

Scale

$183 / month

10 Member Hubs
All Grow Features
Dedicated Platform Success Advisor
API Access & Webhooks
10 Team Members

Enterprise

Price varies

Strategic Planning & Consulting
Dedicated Platform Success Advisor
Migration Support
Technical Set Up
Custom Solutions
Unlimited team members

Membership.io FAQs

Does Membership.io charge transaction fees on sales?

No, Membership.io allows creators to keep 100% of their revenue rather than taking a 15% to 30% cut like typical creator marketplaces.

Can I use my own custom domain for my Hub?

Yes, custom branding and custom domain support are available starting on the Grow plan, allowing you to run a fully white-labeled experience.

How does the AI search feature work for members?

The platform's AI content library indexes your uploaded videos and audio files so users can search any keyword and jump directly to the exact moment it is spoken in the media.

How can I collect payments from members?

Membership.io supports payment collection natively through Stripe, Kit, or via external checkout carts.

Is there a free trial available to test the platform?

Yes, Membership.io provides a free trial option allowing new users to test out hub creation and library features before committing.

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