Almabase vs. Join It
A leaner alternative to Almabase

Almabase offers an enterprise-style alumni engagement platform with bundled fundraising, events, and CRM integrations. Join It gives you the core features you need, without lock-ins, required add-ons, or long onboarding.
Clean, modern interface
Transparent pricing
Integrates with the tools you already use

Hereâs what happens when Almabase users switch to Join It
Built to support your workflow, not replace it
Join It offers all the essential membership tools, without forcing you into a closed ecosystem.
Member Timeline
Track key actions across each memberâs lifecycle (no CRM degree required).
Useful Integrations
Connect Join It to Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe to keep everything in sync.
Custom Checkout Options
Add optional donations, create flexible membership types, and set up oneâtime or recurring payments.
Quick, Easy Setup
Get started in minutes. Everythingâs self-serve, with fast support if you need help.
Feature by feature, hereâs how it compares
From integrations to support to how pricing actually works, see what sets Join It apart.
Join It
Use with your existing website
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Custom membership types
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Multiple admin access
Join It
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Custom fields on member profiles
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Digital membership cards
Join It
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Automated renewal emails
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Member activity timeline
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Event management
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Public and private directories
Join It
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Mailchimp and Zapier integration
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Transparent pricing
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No onboarding fees
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Fast, human support
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What sets Join It apart
Modern design thatâs easy to use
Join It
Clean dashboard built for clarity and speed.
Almabase
Complex enterprise-style system with a longer ramp-up.

No bundled bloat
Join It
Just the features you need â nothing extra to pay for or maintain.
Almabase
Includes fundraising campaigns, mentoring, CRM sync, and more â whether you need them or not.

Digital membership cards included
Join It
Members get scannable, branded digital cards at no extra cost.
Almabase
Digital cards not offered.

True integrations
Join It
Connect to external tools like Eventbrite, Zapier, and Stripe.
Almabase
Integrations mainly focus on enterprise CRMs like Salesforce or Blackbaud.

Transparent pricing
Join It
Starts at $29/month, no onboarding fees.
Almabase
Custom quotes only, with onboarding and implementation fees.

How Substack & Join It are alike
Multiple admin access
Let your whole team manage members and access key features.
Let your whole team manage members and access key features.
Automated renewal emails
Save time with automatic reminders and follow-ups.
Save time with automatic reminders and follow-ups.
Directories
Share searchable directories with the public or restrict to members.
Share searchable directories with the public or restrict to members.
Event management
Host and manage events, ticketing, and check-ins.
Host and manage events, ticketing, and check-ins.
Join It vs Almabase pricing
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Top-rated customer support
4.9 Stars on Capterra
Try Join It and see the difference
No pressure. No credit card. Just modern membership software that works the way you do.

