Circle.so vs. Join It

A smarter alternative to Circle

Circle offers a powerful, all-in-one community platform—with spaces, courses, events, AI agents, branded apps, workflows, and more. Join It delivers the core membership features you need—without complexity, hidden fees, or steep learning curves.

Clean, modern interface

Transparent pricing

Integrates with the tools you already use

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

Before (with Circle)
Feature-packed platform with a steep learning curve and UI complexity
Pricing starts at $89/month (Professional), rising to $199/month (Business) and $419+/month (Enterprise); plus add-ons and transaction fees up to 2 %
Includes spaces, events, livestreams, courses, AI agents, branded apps, and automated workflows
Heavy onboarding for branded mobile apps or enterprise setup — and many member-first organisations don’t need this excess
After (with Join It)
Clean, intuitive design built for ease of use
Transparent plans starting at $29/month — no hidden fees
Integrates seamlessly with best-in-class tools like Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe
Core membership features—digital cards, timelines, secure self-service—without confusion
Quick, entirely self-service setup and support — no feature landfill

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

Join It

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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

Clean, membership-first experience

Join It

Clean and tailored to membership needs.

Circle

Powerful, but can feel overwhelming and unfocused.

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No hidden fees or tiers

Join It

Starts at $29/month—clear, predictable.

Circle

Higher base cost plus transaction fees and add-ons.

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Digital membership cards included

Join It

Built-in branding with QR access.

Circle

No such feature.

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Seamless, practical integrations

Join It

Plug into tools you already use, right away.

Circle

Integrations complicated and gated by tier.

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How Circle & Join It are alike

Both provide community tools like posts, events, member profiles, and directories.

Both provide community tools like posts, events, member profiles, and directories.

Both support monetisation via paid access and automation workflows.

Both support monetisation via paid access and automation workflows.

Both offer mobile access and have support—but Join It delivers faster, leaner onboarding.

Both offer mobile access and have support—but Join It delivers faster, leaner onboarding.

Join It vs Circle pricing

Join It

Starting at

$29

/mo

Transparent, per-member pricing

No onboarding or implementation fees

Includes digital membership cards and essential integrations

14-day free trial, no credit card required

Starting at

$89

/mo

/yr

Paid tiers range up to $419+/month for Enterprise

Broad feature set including apps, workflows, and livestreams

Add-ons may include transaction fees (1–2%), Email Hub, extra admins, and storage

Onboarding often involves planning, migration, or sales-led rollout

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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!
ZFIT
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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