Glue Up vs. Join It
A simpler alternative to Glue Up

Glue Up is an all-in-one suite for associations and chambers, from $3,000 a year on an annual contract with no free trial, and its reviewers describe a steep learning curve. Join It is all-in-one and simple: payments, automated renewals, member emails, event registration and Wallet cards, from $29 a month. Try it free for 30 days.
No complex setup
Clean, modern interface
Built to integrate, not replace

Hereâs what happens when Glue Up 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).
Fast, human support
Join It is known for friendly, responsive customer service â the #1 thing users mention in reviews.
Custom Fields and Tags
Record and organize what matters most to your organization.
Built-in event management
Run member events in Join It. For large ticketed events, connect Eventbrite and members keep their member pricing, with no second list to manage.
Feature by feature, hereâs how it compares
From integrations to support to how pricing actually works, see what sets Join It apart.
Join It
Digital membership cards
Join It
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Custom member fields
Join It
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Contact tagging
Join It
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Integrations with your tools
Join It
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Built-in CRM
Join It
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Event management
Join It
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Support response time
Join It
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Custom email campaigns
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Member timeline
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Community tools
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Transparent pricing
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What sets Join It apart
Focus, not bloat
Join It
Designed for membership, without extras you donât need.
Glue Up
Bundled with features for webinars, training, and community that may not apply to you.

Quick to learn, quick to use
Join It
Set up in minutes, not days.
Glue Up
Often requires dedicated onboarding and training.

Your tools, your choice
Join It
Connects directly with popular tools like Mailchimp, Zapier, and Stripe.
Glue Up
Most workflows are locked into their system or require custom development.

How Glue Up & Join It are alike
Custom membership types
Create tiers that match your organization.
Create tiers that match your organization.
Multiple admin access
Add teammates to help manage.
Add teammates to help manage.
Recurring payments
Set up automated renewals.
Set up automated renewals.
Member directory
Let members connect through a searchable listing.
Let members connect through a searchable listing.
Email communications
Stay in touch with your members.
Stay in touch with your members.
Join It vs Glue Up pricing
Join It
Starting at
$29
/mo
Transparent pricing based on active members
Month-to-month plans â cancel anytime
Includes integrations and support
30-day free trial with no credit card
Custom pricing from
$3,000
/mo
/yr
Contracts are billed annually by default
Quote-based pricing
May include extra costs for features, onboarding, or support
What is the best Glue Up alternative for membership-first organizations?
How does Join It compare to Glue Up for membership workflows and admin workload?
Can I migrate from Glue Up to Join It?
Top-rated customer support
4.7 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.








