Hosting Built for the Way Membership Sites Actually Work
Your membership site has logged-in users, payment processing, gated content, and dynamic pages. It needs hosting designed for exactly that.
PMPro Max includes WordPress hosting designed specifically for membership sites, by the team behind PMPro. $99/month.
Regular Hosting Was Not Built for This
We have spent 15 years recommending hosts and troubleshooting the same problems over and over again:
Shared hosting cannot handle concurrent logged-in users
Page caching breaks checkout, login, and account pages
Payment webhooks and API calls get blocked or silently fail under load
Plugin conflicts cause downtime with no one around who understands the stack
Membership sites are not blogs or brochure sites. They are web applications with users, payments, and dynamic content. They need infrastructure built for that reality.
That is exactly what we built.
One plan. Everything your membership site needs.
No upsells. No surprises. Your PMPro Max plan includes all of this:
Dedicated Server
Your own DigitalOcean droplet. No shared resources, no noisy neighbors affecting your performance.
Redis Object Caching
Server-level caching that works with Paid Memberships Pro out of the box. No plugin or extra fee required.
Smart Page Caching
Fast public pages without ever breaking checkout, login, or account. No caching plugin needed.
Cloudflare CDN and Security
Global content delivery, DNS, DDoS protection, and SSL certificates. All configured and managed for you.
WebP Image Optimization
Automatic image compression and WebP conversion at the server level. No optimization plugin needed.
Transactional Email
Up to 250 emails per day included. Password resets, payment receipts, and membership notifications are covered.
Max License Included
Your annual Paid Memberships Pro Max license is part of the plan. All Add Ons, all updates, full support.
Expert Support
Direct access to the people who build and support Paid Memberships Pro. No scripts. No chatbots.
Full Server Access
SSH and SFTP access when you want it. Completely hands-off when you do not. Your server, your choice.
Daily Backups
Automatic daily backups of your entire site. If something goes wrong, we can restore quickly. No extra plugin or service needed.
Preferred Server Region
Choose where your server lives. Need your data hosted in the EU? No problem. Pick the region that works for your members.
WordPress + Plugin Support
We do not stop at PMPro. Get help with WordPress updates, plugin conflicts, and compatibility issues. Real support for your whole site.
That means you can drop your caching plugin, image optimization service, and transactional email tool. PMPro Max replaces hundreds of dollars in annual plugin costs.
Want the full technical breakdown? Read our complete guide to the PMPro Hosting stack →
Full Plan Breakdown
PMPro Max plans start at $99/month. Here is exactly what is included and what you can upgrade as your site grows.
Free$0/mo Join Now |
Max$99/Month Buy Now |
Max 2x$299/Month Buy Now |
Max 4x$499/Month Buy Now |
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| Best For | DIY, developers, testing | Most growing membership sites | Established sites with growing traffic | High-traffic, high-volume sites |
| The Platform | ||||
| PMPro Plugin | Download .zip | Pre-Installed | Pre-Installed | Pre-Installed |
| Memberlite Theme | Download .zip | Pre-Installed | Pre-Installed | Pre-Installed |
| 25 Free Add Ons | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| 54 Premium Add Ons | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Unlimited Sites on Server | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Support & Services | ||||
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Technical Support
Help for anything you ask: platform setup, design, business questions, and more.
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Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
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Do It For Me Service
Submit development requests and we will implement it for you.
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Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
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AI Skills
Access to a library of PMPro-tuned skills you can run in the browser or your preferred tool.
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Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
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Free Site Migration
Move an existing PMPro site to your Max server, plus migration support from other membership platforms.
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Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Hosting & Capacity | ||||
| Managed Hosting | Not Included | Dedicated, base server | Dedicated, 2x server | Dedicated, 4x server |
| CPUs | Not Included | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| RAM | Not Included | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| SSD Storage | Not Included | 80 GB | 200 GB | 320 GB |
| Server Region | Not Included | Your choice | Your choice | Your choice |
| Orders / Month (est.) | Not Included | 0 to 1,000 | 1,000 to 5,000 | 5,000 + |
| Monthly Active Users (est.) | Not Included | 0 to 2,000 | 2,000 to 10,000 | 10,000 + |
| Performance | ||||
| Page Caching | Not Included | All Max plans include page caching optimized for membership sites. | ||
| Object Caching | Not Included | All Max plans include object caching optimized for membership sites. | ||
| Cloudflare CDN | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| WebP Image Optimization | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Performance Monitoring | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Proactive Site Audits | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Security & Access | ||||
| SSL Certificate | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Cloudflare DNS | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| DDoS Protection | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Malware Cleanup | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Daily Backups | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| SSH & SFTP Access | Not Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Transactional Email | Not Included | 250/day | Included (higher limits) | Included (higher limits) |
| No Lock-In | Not Included | Full data access | Full data access | Full data access |
Free$0/mo Join Now |
Max$99/mo Buy Now |
Max 2x$299/mo Buy Now |
Max 4x$499/mo Buy Now |
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Need more CPUs, RAM, storage, or email capacity? Talk to our team and we will recommend the right configuration for your site.
We built Paid Memberships Pro.
Then we built the hosting to power it.
We have run our own high-traffic membership site on this exact hosting stack for years. It is not theoretical. Our site handles:
- 150,000+ registered users
- 20,000+ monthly sessions
- 50+ active users per minute
- 72 active plugins
- Paid member support ticketing
- Dozens of third-party integrations
We built this hosting because no existing provider could give us what a membership site actually needs. Now we are making it available to you.
See the Real Cost of Hosting Your Membership Site
Add up what you are currently paying for hosting, caching plugins, image optimization, and email services. Then compare it to a single PMPro Max plan that includes all of it.
PMPro Hosting Cost Comparison
What You Pay Now
- Hosting $1,200/yr
- Tools & Services $1,697/yr
- PMPro License $599/yr
With PMPro Hosting
- Hosting Included
- Tools & Services Included
- PMPro License Included
You save $2,294 per year with PMPro Hosting!
Real membership sites. Real results.
I'm really happy that I used Paid Memberships Pro for my website.
It's incredibly easy to setup, easy to use and the team are really helpful should you need support. There were a few options to consider, which I tested but nothing compared to the usability of Paid Memberships Pro!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need special hosting for a membership site?
Most hosting is built for static pages and blog posts, not for logged-in users, dynamic content, or real-time payments. Membership sites need a hosting stack that handles caching, authentication, and payment webhooks differently than a standard WordPress site. PMPro Max is configured for exactly these requirements.
What is included in the $99/month?
Every PMPro Max plan includes:
- A dedicated DigitalOcean droplet (no shared hosting)
- Your annual Paid Memberships Pro Max license with all Add Ons
- WordPress and the Memberlite theme pre-installed
- Redis object caching
- Smart page caching configured for membership sites
- Cloudflare CDN, DNS, DDoS protection, and SSL
- WebP image optimization
- Daily backups
- Transactional email for up to 250 messages per day
- Preferred server region (US, EU, and more)
- Expert PMPro, WordPress, and plugin support
- SSH and SFTP access
- Free migration
- No lock-in
The base plan includes 80GB storage, 2 CPUs, and 4GB RAM. If your site needs more resources, we will recommend the right configuration before you commit. No surprises.
What does the setup process look like?
For a new site, you can complete checkout now. After checkout, you will get a fresh installation of WordPress with Paid Memberships Pro and the Memberlite theme preinstalled, your Max license key validated, and your server configured and ready to go.
For migrations, schedule a call with our team. We will review your current site, plan the migration together, and handle the heavy lifting.
Will this replace my current PMPro license?
Yes. Your hosting plan includes a full Max membership. If you have a prepaid balance on your current Standard or Plus membership, we will credit that amount toward your hosting plan.
Can I use other plugins or themes?
Absolutely. You are still running WordPress with full admin access and no walled garden. We will guide you if anything is known to cause performance or compatibility issues.
What kind of support do I get?
Hosting customers get direct access to our expert support team: the same people who build and support Paid Memberships Pro. No AI chatbots. No scripts. No runaround. Just smart, real help from people who know the software and the hosting stack inside and out.
Can I leave if it is not right for me?
Of course. This is open hosting, not lock-in. You will always have full access to your site and your data. We will even help you move off if needed.
Because every site runs on a standalone DigitalOcean droplet, you can stay with DigitalOcean and simply transfer the droplet to your own account. Or, use our published hosting guide to replicate the setup on your own server.
