How to Cancel Memberful in 2026
Last updated: February 2026 • Difficulty: Easy • Cost: Free–$100/mo (for creators)
• Creator: Log in to memberful.com → Settings → Account → Downgrade or Cancel
• Member: Go to the creator's membership page → Account → Cancel Membership
Cancel as a Member (Paying for Content)
- Go to the creator's website where you signed up
- Click Account or Manage Membership
- Click Cancel Membership
- Confirm — access continues until end of billing period
If you can't find the cancel option, check your email for a Memberful or Stripe receipt — it should contain a link to manage your membership.
Cancel as a Creator
- Log in to memberful.com (your admin dashboard)
- Go to Settings → Account
- Choose Downgrade to Free or Cancel Account
- Export your member list first (Settings → Export)
Memberful Pricing for Creators
- Starter (Free): 10% transaction fee on all revenue
- Pro ($25/mo): 4.9% transaction fee, custom branding, podcasts, newsletters
- Premium ($100/mo): 4.9% fee + referral tracking, gift subscriptions, team seats
The free plan's 10% cut is steep. If you're making less than ~$500/month in memberships, the free plan costs less than Pro. Above that, Pro saves money.
Memberful Is Owned by Patreon
Patreon acquired Memberful in 2018 but runs it as a separate product. Memberful integrates with your own website (WordPress, custom sites), while Patreon hosts everything on patreon.com. If you're canceling Memberful as a creator, Patreon itself is the most obvious alternative.
Creator Alternatives
- Patreon — 8-12% cut, hosts everything, largest audience
- Ko-fi (0% fee) — free for creators, one-time and membership options
- Buy Me a Coffee (5% fee) — simple, lower cut than Memberful free tier
- Gumroad (10% fee) — digital products + memberships
- Stripe direct — 2.9% + $0.30, requires your own billing page