MembershipWorks vs. Join It
A smarter alternative to MembershipWorks
MembershipWorks offers a full-featured membership system with hosted and plugin optionsâincluding directories, events, donations, job boards, classifieds, and CMS integration across platforms. But its account-tiered pricing, add-on complexity, and feature saturation can overwhelm. Join It gives you the core membership tools you truly needâwithout tiers, clutter, or unnecessary components.
Clean, modern interface
Transparent pricing
Integrates with the tools you already use
Hereâs what happens when MembershipWorks 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.
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Feature by feature, hereâs how it compares
From ease of configuration to total cost of ownership, see why Join It is the smarter, leaner choice.
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
Perfectly focused membership UX
Join It
Tailored, intuitive, and uncluttered.
MembershipWorks
Mightyâbut may overwhelm smaller teams with breadth.
One flat rate, always
Join It
No surprises; all features included.
MembershipWorks
Pricing scales with member count, complex to estimate.
Membership cards built-in
Join It
Digital cards included from the start.
MembershipWorks
Has directoriesâbut not modern mobile card tools.
Integrations that just work
Join It
Instant connections without templates or plugins.
MembershipWorks
CMS integration setup, with paid add-ons (Mailchimp Premium).
How MembershipWorks & Join It are alike
Both offer directories, event tools, communications, billing, and CRM features.
Both offer directories, event tools, communications, billing, and CRM features.
Both support admin controls and member self-service.
Both support admin controls and member self-service.
Both serve associations, chambers, and nonprofits effectively.
Both serve associations, chambers, and nonprofits effectively.
Join It vs MembershipWorks pricing
Join It
Starting at
$29
/mo
Single-flat rateâunlimited features included
Digital membership cards, integrations, timelineâall built-in
14-day free trialâno card required
Starting for
Free(up to 50 members)
/mo
/yr
Paid tiers scale from $35/month (300 members) to $259/month (10,000+ members)
All features included across plans
Costs increase as member counts grow, adding complexity for larger organizations
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.
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