Membership sites serve dynamic, gated content to logged-in users, which demands more from a host. Below we rank the best hosting for membership sites on performance, resources, security and value. Prefer a quick answer? Take the quiz or compare hosts side by side.
Our top pick for membership sites is SiteGround — fast and resource-rich for dynamic, gated content. Below are our top five, ranked, with a side-by-side table, what to look for, and answers to common questions. You can also compare every host side by side or take the 60-second quiz.
The five things that actually matter for a membership site.
Chosen on performance for dynamic content, resources, security and value.
Best overallOur score 9.4SiteGround handles membership sites well, with fast servers that cope with logged-in, uncacheable traffic, dynamic caching, free SSL and CDN, daily backups and strong support.
Best for speedOur score 9.3A2 Hosting's LiteSpeed Turbo plans keep a membership site quick even under load, with unlimited resources, free SSL and staging to test new content safely.
Best valueOur score 8.9Hostinger gives a membership site good value, with affordable plans, NVMe storage, free SSL and daily backups, plus an easy upgrade path as your member base grows.
Best for WordPress membershipsOur score 8.7Bluehost suits WordPress membership plugins like MemberPress, with one-click WordPress, staging, a free domain and 24/7 phone support to keep paying members happy.
Best unlimitedOur score 8.5DreamHost offers unlimited traffic and storage with free SSL and privacy, plus VPS upgrades, a flexible base for a growing membership site that serves a lot of content.
Our top five at a glance.
| Host | Our score | From | Uptime | Avg. speed | Free migration | Money-back |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SiteGround | 9.4 | $3.95/mo | 99.99% | 514 ms | Yes | 30-day |
| A2 Hosting | 9.3 | $3.92/mo | 99.99% | 622 ms | Yes | Anytime |
| Hostinger | 8.9 | $0.80/mo | 99.98% | 379 ms | No | 30-day |
| Bluehost | 8.7 | $2.95/mo | 99.95% | 578 ms | Yes | 30-day |
| DreamHost | 8.5 | $2.59/mo | 99.95% | 854 ms | Yes | 97-day |
