Authorizer vs Memberstack – Member Management & Content Protection

Authorizer restricts access to a WordPress site to specific users, typically students enrolled in a university course. It maintains a list of approved users that you can edit to determine who has access. It also replaces the default WordPress login/authorization system with one relying on an external server, such as Google, CAS, LDAP, or an OAuth2 provider. Finally, Authorizer lets you limit invalid login attempts to prevent bots from compromising your users’ accounts. View or contribute to the plugin source on GitHub: https://github.com/uhm-coe/authorizer Authorizer requires the following: CAS server (2.x, 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x, or 7.x) or LDAP server (plugin needs the URL) PHP extensions: php-ldap, php-curl, php-dom Authorizer provides the following options: Authentication: WordPress accounts; Google accounts; CAS accounts; LDAP accounts; OAuth2 accounts Login Access: All authenticated users (all local and all external can log in); Only specific users (all local and approved external users can log in) View Access: Everyone (open access); Only logged in users Limit Login Attempts: Progressively increase the amount of time required between invalid login attempts. Shortcode: Use the [authorizer_login_form] shortcode to embed a wp_login_form() outside of wp-login.php.

Since 2019, we’ve helped thousands of businesses to generate $125,000,000 in revenue through premium content and membership sites. Our customers range from high school seniors to teams at Slack, Reddit, American Airlines, Webflow, IDEO, etc. Whether you’re creating a custom SaaS application, online course, subscription service, premium content site, or member community, we’re ready to help! Our WordPress integration makes it simple to protect content, manage members, and process payments without any coding knowledge. Perfect for content creators, course developers, and businesses looking to monetize their WordPress sites through memberships. Getting Started Guide Quick Start Video Tutorial Check out our installation and setup guide video: Watch Getting Started with Memberstack + WordPress In this video, you’ll learn how you can add gated content, social auth, and more to your WordPress site using the Memberstack plugin with WordPress! Why Choose Memberstack? No Coding Required – Easy setup with visual builders and pre-built components for WordPress Professional Features – Enterprise-grade security and functionality at a fraction of the cost Flexible Pricing – Start building in test mode for free with no credit card required Modern Authentication – Social login, passwordless options, and traditional email/password Page Builder Ready – Works seamlessly with popular builders like Bricks, Elementor, Gutenberg, and more Perfect For Online Courses & Educational Content Premium News & Media Sites Subscription Services Member Communities Digital Downloads Professional Services Content Creators Online Coaches Digital Products Essential Features Smart Content Protection Protect entire pages or specific sections Create multiple membership plans, paid or free Set up trial periods for paid plans Custom access rules Modern Authentication Social login (Google, GitHub, LinkedIn, etc.) Passwordless email login Traditional email/password Custom registration fields, we call them “custom fields” Profile management Payment & Subscriptions Stripe integration – Memberstack exclusively uses Stripe Multiple pricing tiers Free and paid plans Trial periods Payment management Pricing Start in test mode for free – no credit card required. When you’re ready to launch, choose the plan that fits your member count. As your business grows, unlock lower transaction fees. We added this section because we want to be transparent about our pricing and help you make an informed decision. Basic – $29/mo Perfect for up to 1,000 members 4% transaction fee – great for testing the waters All core features included Professional – $49/mo Scale up to 5,000 members Reduced 2% transaction fee All core features included Business – $99/mo Support up to 10,000 members Ultra-low 0.9% transaction fee All core features included Established – $499/mo 10,000+ members ZERO transaction fees – maximize your revenue All core features included Priority support included Every Plan Includes: WordPress integration Social login options Stripe payment processing Custom SSO Branded emails Member management dashboard Save 20% with annual billing Start for free in test mode and upgrade when you’re ready to launch. No hidden fees or surprises – just straightforward pricing that scales with your success. Page Builder Integration Works seamlessly with your favorite page builders: Bricks – Native elements for forms and buttons Elementor – Custom widgets for membership features Divi – Built-in module support Gutenberg – Dedicated blocks for content protection Easy Implementation Add membership features anywhere with our shortcodes: [memberstack_login] – Display login form [memberstack_signup] – Display signup form [memberstack_protected] – Protect content sections [memberstack_member] – Display member information [memberstack_modal] – Add modal triggers [memberstack_logout] – Add logout buttons Getting Started Install the Memberstack WordPress plugin Create your free Memberstack account at memberstack.com Copy your App ID from the Memberstack dashboard Paste the App ID in WordPress under Settings > Memberstack Start protecting content and adding membership features! Professional Support Extensive Documentation Support Team – Contact Us Community Forum – Join the Discussion WordPress Slack Community – Join the Slack Community Privacy Policy Memberstack integrates with our cloud service to manage memberships and protect content. View our Privacy Policy.