Membership.io

Membership.io

Membership.io is a hosted platform by Searchie Inc. for running paid memberships, courses, coaching programs, and communities, with AI content search, chat, and a branded mobile app.

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Last Updated Oct 22, 2026
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About

Membership.io is a hosted platform for creators who want to run a paid membership, online course, coaching program, or private community in one place. It addresses a common frustration: many creators assemble a membership from tools that were not built for recurring content businesses, leaving their material scattered across the web and hard for members to navigate. Membership.io brings content, community, and payments into a single branded space so members can find what they need and stay subscribed longer.

The product is made by Searchie Inc. and was built, in the company's words, by membership owners for memberships. Creators organize video, audio, and text in a Library, present it in branded Hubs, host discussions, collect payments, and use AI features such as content search, an AI chatbot trained on their own material, and personalized learning paths. A free trial is available, and paid plans are offered monthly or yearly.

Key Features

Hubs: Branded spaces that combine content, community, and courses so members use one destination instead of jumping between tools.
Library: Automatically imports audio, video, and text from around the web and adds AI-generated headlines and summaries to each upload.
AI Search: Lets members ask questions and get answers drawn from the creator's content, including the specific moment a topic is mentioned, which helps in large libraries.
AI Chat: A chatbot trained on the creator's own content that answers member questions around the clock.
Personalization: Tailored learning paths for each member, similar to individual streaming profiles, to reduce overwhelm.
Community: Topic-based discussions, direct messages, and a searchable member directory, with no algorithm deciding what members see.
Mobile App: A branded iOS and Android app so members can access the membership on their phones.

Pricing & Fees

  • Pricing: Three plans billed annually — Start at $41/month (1 Hub, unlimited members), Grow at $99/month (3 Hubs, personalization, custom branding, 5 team members), and Scale at $183/month (10 Hubs, API access, 10 team members, dedicated success advisor). Yearly billing saves up to 16% versus monthly.
  • Free trial: A free trial is available, with signup for the Grow plan at app.membership.io/register.
  • VIP services: A custom tier offers migration support, strategic consulting, technical setup, and unlimited team members for organizations running multiple memberships; pricing requires a demo request.
  • Templates: More than 100 ready-made hub layouts across different niches help creators launch faster.
  • Partner program: Referrers earn a 30% recurring commission on select plans.

Who It's For

Membership.io is aimed at creators and businesses that sell recurring access to content and community. Typical users include membership site owners migrating from retrofitted course platforms, online course creators who want learning experiences alongside a community, coaches scaling group programs, and podcasters converting listeners into paying members. It also suits teams running large content libraries where AI search and chat help members find answers quickly. A done-for-you setup and migration service is available for those moving from another platform.

FAQ

What is Membership.io?Membership.io is a hosted platform from Searchie Inc. for running paid memberships, online courses, coaching programs, and private communities, combining content hosting, community tools, payments, and AI features in one place.

How much does Membership.io cost?Annual-billing prices are $41/month for Start, $99/month for Grow, and $183/month for Scale, with a custom VIP tier available by demo request; monthly billing is higher, and yearly billing saves up to 16%.

Is there a free trial?Yes, Membership.io offers a free trial, registered through app.membership.io.

Does Membership.io work with other tools?Yes, the platform includes an Integrations product for connecting tools and automating workflows, and the Scale plan adds API access and webhooks.

Who owns the content uploaded to Membership.io?The pricing FAQ addresses content ownership directly, and the platform's security, privacy policy, and terms of service are published at membership.io for review before signing up.