Circle.so vs. Join It
A smarter alternative to Circle

Circle offers a powerful, all-in-one community platformâwith spaces, courses, events, AI agents, branded apps, workflows, and more. Join It delivers the core membership features you needâwithout complexity, hidden fees, or steep learning curves.
Clean, modern interface
Transparent pricing
Integrates with the tools you already use

Hereâs what happens when Circle 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
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
Join It
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Transparent pricing
Join It
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No onboarding fees
Join It
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Fast, human support
Join It
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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.

No hidden fees or tiers
Join It
Starts at $29/monthâclear, predictable.
Circle
Higher base cost plus transaction fees and add-ons.

Digital membership cards included
Join It
Built-in branding with QR access.
Circle
No such feature.

Seamless, practical integrations
Join It
Plug into tools you already use, right away.
Circle
Integrations complicated and gated by tier.

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 supportâbut Join It delivers faster, leaner onboarding.
Both offer mobile access and have supportâbut 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 (1â2%), Email Hub, extra admins, and storage
Onboarding often involves planning, migration, or sales-led rollout
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.

