Fourthwall vs Memberful
Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.
Platform fee
0-5% · 0% on merch, 5% on digital
4.9% + $25/mo · of revenue on Pro plan
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
$25
Stripe default
Countries
Stripe-supported
Wherever Stripe operates (40+ countries)
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes (custom + free .store on Pro)
Yes
Community features
Member-only posts, Discord integrations
No native forums; integrates with Discord and Circle
Best for
YouTubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase
Writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list
Fourthwall vs Memberful: which one wins?
Fourthwall charges 0-5% (0% on merch, 5% on digital) versus Memberful at 4.9% + $25/mo (of revenue on Pro plan).
On payout speed, Fourthwall pays monthly while Memberful pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.
For audience ownership, Fourthwall offers full access email export and Memberful offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.
Best for: Fourthwall suits youtubers running merch plus membership tiers from one homebase. Memberful fits writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list.