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

Here’s what happens when Almabase users switch to Join It

Before (with Almabase)
Enterprise-focused platform with a steeper learning curve
Quote-based pricing, not publicly listed
Built around alumni fundraising and CRM sync, not memberships
Extra tools like giving days, mentoring, and engagement scoring that may go unused
Longer onboarding with setup and training required
After (with Join It)
Clean, intuitive design built for ease of use
Transparent plans starting at $29/month
Integrates with best-in-class tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp, and Zapier
Focused feature set that’s easy to manage and adopt
Simple self-service experience for members and admins

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

Member Timeline

Track key actions across each member’s lifecycle (no CRM degree required).

Useful Integrations

Useful Integrations

Connect Join It to Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe to keep everything in sync.

Custom Checkout Options

Custom Checkout Options

Add optional donations, create flexible membership types, and set up one‑time or recurring payments.

Quick, Easy Setup

Quick, Easy Setup

Get started in minutes. Everything’s self-serve, with fast support if you need help.

Feature by feature, here’s 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

Join It

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Custom membership types

Join It

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Multiple admin access

Join It

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Custom fields on member profiles

Join It

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Digital membership cards

Join It

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Automated renewal emails

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Member activity timeline

Join It

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Event management

Join It

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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 that’s easy to use

Join It

Clean dashboard built for clarity and speed.

Almabase

Complex enterprise-style system with a longer ramp-up.

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No bundled bloat

Join It

Just the features you need — nothing extra to pay for or maintain.

Almabase

Includes fundraising campaigns, mentoring, CRM sync, and more — whether you need them or not.

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Digital membership cards included

Join It

Members get scannable, branded digital cards at no extra cost.

Almabase

Digital cards not offered.

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True integrations

Join It

Connect to external tools like Eventbrite, Zapier, and Stripe.

Almabase

Integrations mainly focus on enterprise CRMs like Salesforce or Blackbaud.

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Transparent pricing

Join It

Starts at $29/month, no onboarding fees.

Almabase

Custom quotes only, with onboarding and implementation fees.

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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

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ZFIT found Join It to be very simple to understand due to its clean layout and stellar customer support. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for membership software!
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Bernd Z.
The Modern Whig Institute appreciated how easy it was to set up their membership program and then make adjustments as needed. Would highly recommend Join It to others.
Modern Whig Institute
Kevin J Rogers
Easily handles our membership management needs with a minimum of fuss. Excellent value for the money. Tremendous customer support (can't say this enough!)
The Orient Association
Tony A.

Try Join It and see the difference

No pressure. No credit card. Just modern membership software that works the way you do.

30 day free trial
Transparent pricing
Quick setup and live support
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