Can I use Memberstack for a SaaS product?

For simple SaaS products where 'access' means 'can see this page,' Memberstack works. For SaaS with feature tiers, usage limits, or B2B teams, you'll find Memberstack limiting. It's designed for content gating, not feature gating.

Is Memberstack easier to set up than StackBE?

Yes, for its use case. Memberstack is no-code—add a script, use the visual editor, done. StackBE requires API integration and development. The ease difference reflects the target audience: Memberstack for designers, StackBE for developers.

Why would a developer choose Memberstack over StackBE?

If you're building a content membership site (courses, premium articles, community access) and want fast setup, Memberstack's no-code approach speeds things up. If you're building a SaaS application with programmatic feature control, StackBE is more appropriate.

Does Memberstack support team accounts?

Not natively. Memberstack is designed for individual memberships. For B2B SaaS with organization accounts, shared billing, and team management, you need something designed for it. StackBE's Customer Organizations feature handles this.

Can I migrate from Memberstack to StackBE?

Yes, but it's a different integration model. Memberstack works via embedded scripts; StackBE works via API. Migration means rebuilding how access control works in your product, not just importing data. Plan for this if you're starting on Memberstack but may need StackBE later.

StackBE vs Memberstack: SaaS Backend vs Website Memberships

Feature	Memberstack	StackBE
No-Code Setup
API/SDK	Limited	Full TypeScript SDK
Content Gating	Core feature	Not designed for
Feature Entitlements	Basic	Full-featured
Social Login
Magic Links
Usage Tracking
Organizations (B2B)
Webflow/Framer	Native	Manual
Target User	Designers/No-code	Developers

What is Memberstack?

Memberstack is a no-code membership platform that adds authentication and gated content to websites. It's popular with Webflow, Framer, and other website builder communities.

Memberstack provides:

User authentication (passwords, social login)

Content gating (restrict pages/elements by plan)

Stripe integration for payments

Member management dashboard

No-code setup with visual tools

Webflow/Framer native integrations

It's designed to turn websites into membership businesses without writing code.

What is StackBE?

StackBE is an API-first subscription backend for SaaS applications. It's built for developers integrating billing into custom software.

StackBE provides:

Magic link authentication

Subscription management via Stripe Connect

Entitlements via API

Customer organizations (B2B)

Usage tracking

TypeScript SDK

Different Audiences, Different Approaches

This comparison matters because both handle "auth + billing" but for different contexts:

Memberstack: Websites that need memberships

StackBE: Applications that need subscriptions

Key Differences

Integration Model

Memberstack: No-code. Add a script to your website, use their visual editor to gate content. Works by showing/hiding HTML elements based on membership.

StackBE: API-first. Integrate via SDK/API in your application code. Your code calls StackBE to check access and control behavior programmatically.

Target Platform

Memberstack: Websites (Webflow, Framer, WordPress, static sites). The "product" is web pages with gated content.

StackBE: Applications (React, Next.js, Node.js, any framework). The "product" is software with feature-based access.

Content Gating vs Feature Access

Memberstack: Gates *content*—pages, sections, videos, downloads. "Premium members can see this page."

StackBE: Gates *features*—functionality in your app. "Pro users can export to PDF, free users cannot." Also supports usage limits: "Free tier gets 100 API calls."

This is the fundamental difference. Memberstack shows/hides; StackBE enables/disables.

Authentication

Memberstack: Full-featured auth with passwords, social login (Google, Facebook), and custom fields.

StackBE: Magic link authentication. Passwordless, simple. No social login currently.

If you need password-based auth or social login, Memberstack offers more options.

Developer Experience

Memberstack: No-code visual tools. Great for designers and non-developers. Limited customization beyond what the visual editor supports.

StackBE: Code-first with SDK. Full control over implementation. Requires development skills.

Pricing

Memberstack: Free up to 100 members. Paid plans start at $25/month for Basic (up to 1,000 members). Pro at $45/month.

StackBE: Flat monthly fee. Both are reasonably priced for their markets.

Stripe Integration

Memberstack: Connects to your Stripe account. You configure products in Stripe, link them in Memberstack.

StackBE: Uses Stripe Connect. You connect your Stripe account, and StackBE manages the integration more deeply.

B2B / Organizations

Memberstack: Individual memberships. No native support for teams or organizations.

StackBE: Customer Organizations with member management, roles, and org-level subscriptions. Built for B2B SaaS.

When to Choose Memberstack

Memberstack is the right choice when:

You're building on Webflow, Framer, or similar website builders

Your product is gated content (courses, premium articles, resources)

You're not a developer and want no-code setup

Password-based or social authentication is important

You need to ship quickly without writing code

When to Choose StackBE

StackBE is better when:

You're building a SaaS application (not a content site)

Features, not pages, vary by subscription tier

You need usage-based limits

You're a developer comfortable with API integration

B2B with team accounts is part of your model

You need programmatic access control, not HTML show/hide

The "Membership" vs "Subscription" Distinction

These terms are often used interchangeably, but they imply different products:

Membership: Access to a community, content library, or exclusive area. Often content-focused.

Subscription: Ongoing payment for software access. Often feature-focused.

Memberstack is excellent for memberships. StackBE is built for subscriptions.

Can You Build a SaaS with Memberstack?

Technically, yes—especially for simple SaaS products. If your SaaS is:

Mostly content/tool access

Doesn't need complex feature gating

Doesn't need usage tracking

Doesn't need B2B/teams

Memberstack can work.

But if your SaaS has:

Feature tiers with functional differences

Usage limits and metering

Team/organization accounts

Complex entitlements

You'll outgrow Memberstack's model.

The Bottom Line

Memberstack is fantastic for adding memberships to websites. If you're a Webflow designer building a membership site, it's the right choice.

StackBE is built for SaaS applications where subscriptions power feature access. If you're a developer building software, StackBE's API-first approach fits better.

Choose based on what you're building: website with memberships or application with subscriptions.

StackBE vs Memberstack