Memberful vs Stan Store

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Memberful
membership
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Stan Store
digital-products
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Platform fee
4.9% + $25/mo · of revenue on Pro plan
$29-$99/mo · monthly, 0% transaction
Payout speed
weekly
instant
Minimum payout
Stripe default
Stripe default
Countries
Wherever Stripe operates (40+ countries)
Stripe/PayPal-supported
Email list export
Full access
Full access
Custom domain
Yes
Limited (stan.store/you)
Community features
No native forums; integrates with Discord and Circle
Built-in communities on Pro
Best for
Writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list
Instagram/TikTok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products

Memberful vs Stan Store: which one wins?

Memberful charges 4.9% + $25/mo (of revenue on Pro plan) versus Stan Store at $29-$99/mo (monthly, 0% transaction).

On payout speed, Memberful pays weekly while Stan Store pays instant. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Memberful offers full access email export and Stan Store offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.

Best for: Memberful suits writers, podcasters, and publishers who want to own their site, domain, and email list. Stan Store fits instagram/tiktok creators selling coaching, courses, and digital products.

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