Welcome to your private sandbox demo of Paid Memberships Pro: a real WordPress site preloaded with members, content, and features so you can explore how a full membership platform works in practice.
Whether you’re starting your first paid community, launching premium content, or adding subscriptions to an existing site, this environment gives you hands-on experience with the tools that power serious membership businesses.
Why Use a Demo Site?
- Click around without breaking anything
- Test features like protected content, member dashboards, and recurring payments
- See how PMPro works with the WordPress block editor
- Try out add-ons like group memberships, email integrations, and reporting
No fake screenshots. No assumptions. Just the full product, ready to explore.
WordPress vs. SaaS: What’s the Right Platform?
Should you build your membership site on WordPress or use a hosted SaaS platform like Kajabi, Teachable, or Podia?
Each path has trade-offs.
WordPress gives you full control, no revenue share, and deep customization. SaaS platforms offer speed and simplicity but often come with limitations, high fees, or long-term lock-in.
Read the full comparison: WordPress vs SaaS For Membership Sites
Already Picked WordPress? Here’s Your Next Big Decision.
WordPress gives you the freedom to choose from dozens of membership plugins, but not all are created equal.
We created a head-to-head guide of the 4 best WordPress membership plugins, covering:
- Ease of use
- Performance at scale
- Developer support
- Pricing transparency
- Long-term viability
Compare the 4 Best WordPress Membership Plugins