What is the best membership software to integrate for an investment website with ecommerce features? Alternatively, is it more advantageous to use Webflow's 'Users' function (beta)?

For an investment website with eCommerce features, you need a membership solution that supports secure user authentication, gated content, and payment processing. Webflow’s Users function (currently in beta) is improving but has limitations compared to third-party solutions.

1. Best Membership Software for Integration

If you need robust membership features with eCommerce, these are the best third-party options:

• Memberstack: Best for Webflow integration, supporting subscriptions, gated content, and Stripe payments. Ideal for investment platforms requiring user dashboards.
• Outseta: Offers user management, billing, and CRM tools. Great for investment websites needing tiered memberships and email automation.
• MemberSpace: Lets you protect pages and charge for access. Supports one-time payments or recurring subscriptions.
• Pory.io: Useful if you want to build a no-code Webflow membership portal with Airtable integrations.

2. Should You Use Webflow Users (Beta)?

Webflow’s Users feature allows for login, gated content, and basic authentication, but there are critical limitations:

• No native subscription payments (you’d need external Stripe integration).
• Limited user management capabilities compared to third-party SaaS tools.
• Still in beta, meaning features and stability are evolving.

If eCommerce is vital, Webflow’s built-in eCommerce works well, but lacks full membership integration. You’ll likely need a third-party tool for subscription-based access.

Summary

If your investment site requires flexible memberships, gated content, and recurring payments, a third-party tool like Memberstack or Outseta is best. If your needs are basic authentication and gated pages, Webflow Users could work but lacks essential payment features.