Best Membership & Community Tools in 2026

We've reviewed and ranked the top membership & community tools based on features, pricing, user ratings, and our hands-on testing.

Kit (ConvertKit) Editor's Choice

Email marketing platform built for creators

⭐ 4.5/5

Visit Kit (ConvertKit) → Free / $25-$50/mo

Professional publishing platform for content creators

⭐ 4.5/5

Visit Ghost → Free (self-hosted) / $9-$199/mo

Sell digital products and memberships simply

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Gumroad → Free + 10% fee

Community platform for creators and brands

⭐ 4.5/5

Visit Circle → $49-$399/mo

Add memberships, gated content, and payments to any website

⭐ 4.4/5

Visit Memberstack → Free / $25-$49/mo

Sell courses, memberships, and digital downloads

⭐ 4.4/5

Visit Podia → Free / $33-$166/mo

Build a community-powered business

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Mighty Networks → $41-$360/mo

Create and sell online courses

⭐ 4.3/5

Visit Teachable → Free / $39-$199/mo