Kajabi vs. Join It

A sharper alternative to Kajabi

Kajabi delivers an all‑in‑one platform for creators—courses, memberships, websites, email, funnels, and automation—designed to grow your business. Join It gives you the core membership features you need, without high costs, feature excess, or steep setup.

Clean, modern interface

Transparent pricing

Integrates with the tools you already use

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

Before (with Kajabi)
All‑in‑one creator platform with a steep learning curve and premium pricing
Plans start at $89/month (Kickstarter), rising to $149 (Basic), $199 (Growth), and $399 (Pro) for advanced features or automation
Packed with features: course builder, website, funnels, email marketing, mobile app, automations, affiliates—but includes many marketing tools that memberships may not need
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, Zapier, and Stripe
Focused feature set tailored to membership, not marketing overload
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 pricing to support, 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

Focused membership-first design

Join It

Designed specifically for membership programmes.

Kajabi

Built for marketing, coaching, and course funnels—extra complexity for memberships.

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Transparent, affordable pricing

Join It

Starts at $29/month, clear and fair.

Kajabi

Starts at $89/month, going up steeply for growth and automation tiers.

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Digital membership cards included

Join It

Fully integrated, scannable branding.

Kajabi

Doesn’t offer this out of the box.

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Streamlined integrations

Join It

Plug into tools you already use—instantly.

Kajabi

Offers many tools internally; external integrations require higher-tier plans.

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How Kajabi & Join It are alike

Built-in website and publishing tools

Both let you create and manage your online presence.

Both let you create and manage your online presence.

Automation & email marketing communications

Both platforms support campaign automation (though Kajabi’s is broader).

Both platforms support campaign automation (though Kajabi’s is broader).

Recurring revenue models

Sell memberships or courses with ease.

Sell memberships or courses with ease.

Support & onboarding

Both provide customer support, though models vary.

Both provide customer support, though models vary.

Join It vs Kajabi pricing

Join It

Starting at

$29

/mo

Transparent pricing based on active memberships

No onboarding or implementation fees

Includes digital membership cards and key integrations

14‑day free trial—no credit card required

Starting at

$89

/mo

/yr

Paid tiers range from $149/month (Basic) to $399/month (Pro)

Higher plans include automation, affiliate tools, and advanced analytics

Built-in website, courses, funnels, email, and membership tools

Setup typically includes group onboarding, especially on lower plans

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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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