BP Profile Search vs MemberSpace – Sell community access, content, online courses, memberships and paid subscriptions

BP Profile Search is a member search and member directories plugin for BuddyPress. It provides: A form builder to build the member search forms The [bps_directory] shortcode to customize the BuddyPress Members directory, or to build additional member directories Each search form has a target directory. When you run a search, you are redirected to the form’s target directory, filtered according to your search. Build a search form With the form builder you can: Add, edit, rearrange, and remove the search fields Use as search fields the BuddyPress profile fields, the users and usermeta data (including roles), the BuddyPress user groups, and the user taxonomies (including BuddyPress member types) Use search by distance fields when you install the free companion plugin BP Distance Search Select, for each search field, one of the available search modes Select the BuddyPress Members directory, or one of the member directories built with this plugin, as the target directory Select the form template to display your form If in doubt, use the Help tab above the screen title The form template works just like any other BuddyPress template. To override a form template, copy it to the buddypress/members directory in your theme’s root, then edit the new copy according to your needs. Display a search form After you build your search form, you can display it: In its target directory, using the option Add Form to Directory in the form settings In a sidebar or widget area, using the widget Profile Search In a post or page, using the shortcode [bps_form] Run a search On the front-end, when you hit the Search button in a form, BP Profile Search shows the form’s target directory filtered according to your search. Both the All Members tab and the My Friends tab are filtered. Additionally, the plugin: Displays an active filters section containing the active search filters and a Clear button to clear them Displays for each member a member details section containing the values of the searched fields Adds to the Order By drop-down the options to sort the directory by the searched fields The active filters section and the member details section are displayed by two dedicated templates, that can be overridden just like any other BuddyPress template. Build a member directory With the [bps_directory] shortcode you can: Customize the BuddyPress Members directory, or build additional member directories Add hidden filters to a directory Add more sort options to a directory Show additional member information in each member details section, e.g. the value of profile fields Use a different Members directory template for each directory You can enter the shortcode in an empty page to build a new member directory, or you can enter it in the BuddyPress Members page to customize the BuddyPress Members directory. Additional documentation Form Builder Search Modes Custom Directories Form Templates In the screenshots below, the City field is provided by the free companion plugin BP Distance Search.

Advanced membership and subscription software with more flexibility and more control, made simple and backed by real human support. Build a membership community directly on your WordPress website and start accepting payments in minutes. With MemberSpace, you can lock access to any page and give members a dedicated portal where they can access everything they’ve paid for in one place. Sell membership subscriptions to: Private community (comments, posts and engagement) Content library Online courses Newsletters Videos And more A better way to run your membership Gate content directly on your website Easily lock access to any page on your WordPress site. Choose exactly what content is free and what requires a membership or subscription, without changing how your site is built. An organized content hub for your members MemberSpace also includes a built-in member portal that acts as a central hub for your community. It automatically appears on your website and gives your members a simple, organized way to access everything they’ve paid for. Upload files, embed videos, write posts, and more Organize content with folders and Spaces Let members save bookmarks Enable search across content and files Together, page gating and the member portal give you full control over how your membership content is structured and experienced. Why Choose MemberSpace? 1. No coding required You don’t need technical skills to run a membership or subscription business. MemberSpace is designed to be simple so you can focus on your community, not your setup. 2. Your business, your platform Most membership plugins lock you into WordPress. MemberSpace works across all major platforms, so you can move your site anytime without disrupting your members or their payments. 3. Real human support Get fast, thoughtful help via live chat or email. Our team is known for being responsive and hands-on, with support available when you need it. 4. Everything happens on your website Your members stay on your site for signup, login, payments, and accessing content. You keep full control over your brand and community experience. 5. Free migration If you already run a membership or subscription elsewhere, we’ll help you move your members and payments over for free whenever possible. Membership Features Explore all features here: https://www.memberspace.com/features/. Popular MemberSpace Features Unlimited members Tiered access across plans Plan upgrades and downgrades Abandoned signup recovery Failed payment recovery Cancellation alternatives Instant payouts Connect multiple websites Flexible subscriptions and payments Accept recurring subscriptions and one-time payments Free trials with flexible lengths Choose billing dates Drip content over time Coupon codes and promotions Custom signup fields Multiple currencies Member approvals Built to increase conversions and retention Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster payments Google signup and login for easier onboarding Trial periods to reduce friction and improve conversion Automated retention tools to reduce cancellations and save revenue Designed for your members and community Member portal with organized navigation Upload and manage content in one place Bookmarks and search for easy access Sell the same content across multiple plans Integrations Stripe, Zapier, Rewardful, and more Simple and customizable Mobile responsive Custom styling and wording Export and manage members Manually add members Member emails API access Secure and reliable Member analytics Invoices and payment tracking Encrypted security Tax collection Unlimited content protection Multiple admins