Memberstack vs. Join It
A savvier alternative to Memberstack
Memberstack adds logins, gated content and Stripe billing to sites built by developers on Webflow or React. Join It is all-in-one membership software you set up yourself, no code needed: payments, automated renewals, member emails, event registration and Wallet cards. Building a membership website? Choose Memberstack. Running a membership organization? Choose Join It.
Clean, modern interface
Transparent pricing
Integrates with the tools you already use
Here’s what happens when Memberstack 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 member’s lifecycle (no CRM degree required).
Useful Integrations
Join It integrates directly with the tools associations use most, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, QuickBooks, plus thousands more through Zapier on every plan.
Custom Checkout Options
Add optional donations, create flexible membership types, and set up one‑time or recurring payments.
Quick, Easy Setup
Get started in minutes. Everything’s self-serve, with fast support if you need help.
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Feature by feature, here’s how it compares
From ease of setup to available features, see what truly 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
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No onboarding fees
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Fast, human support
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What sets Join It apart
Membership-first simplicity
Join It
Designed for clarity and ease.
Memberstack
Built for developers and agencies—feature-rich but complex.
No coding or attributes required
Join It
Everything works out of the box.
Memberstack
Requires CSS classes, attributes, and manual dev work.
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Flat pricing, no surprises
Join It
$29/month gets you everything.
Memberstack
Free until launch; transaction fees and plan changes may pop up.
Digital membership cards included
Join It
Scannable, branded cards, premium included.
Memberstack
No equivalent feature.
How Memberstack & Join It are alike
Both support authentication, gated content, and membership management.
Both support authentication, gated content, and membership management.
Both integrate with Stripe and automate payments.
Both integrate with Stripe and automate payments.
Both offer powerful control—Join It favors ease; Memberstack favors flexibility.
Both offer powerful control—Join It favors ease; Memberstack favors flexibility.
Join It vs Memberstack pricing
Join It
Starting at
$29
/mo
Transparent, includes everything—no hidden fees
Digital membership cards and integrations built-in
30-day free trial—no credit card needed
Starting from
$29
/mo
/yr
Platform is free until launch, then transaction fees apply
Pricing scales based on plan tiers, usage, and volume
Costs can become less predictable as you grow
What is the best Memberstack alternative if I need membership management, not user authentication?
Join It is a strong Memberstack alternative for organizations that need to manage members, dues, renewals, events, cards, and records rather than build custom login or gated-access flows.
How does Join It compare to Memberstack for no-code and developer-led membership projects?
Memberstack is closer to membership infrastructure for websites and apps, while Join It is an out-of-the-box membership management platform.
Can I migrate from Memberstack to Join It?
Yes. Organizations can move from Memberstack to Join It by exporting member data and rebuilding operational membership workflows in Join It, with bulk import included for free on every Join It plan.
Real people. Exceptional support.
Clubs, associations and nonprofits in 40+ countries run their membership on Join It — and tell us about it in public.
“We have tripled our membership since using Join It. All our records are in one place, while automated emails, renewals, payments and receipts save us so much time.”
“I now know of only 2 membership management companies — Join It and others. I'm normally reserved on reviews but this one deserves more than my normal polite comments. Exceptional experience.”
“Join It has rescued us from WildApricot. This company understands the modern world. They integrate with the best technologies. And they excel in service, knowing that's the best way to serve their bottom line.”
Try Join It and see the difference
No pressure. No credit card. Just modern membership software that works the way you do.
Memberstack vs Join It: how to choose
The short answer: Memberstack suits designers, developers and agencies adding logins, payments and gated content to Webflow, WordPress or custom-coded sites. Join It suits clubs, associations and nonprofits that want to run membership without a developer. As of October 2026, Memberstack starts at $29 a month with a 4% transaction fee, and nonprofits get 50% off. Join It suits small teams that want membership, renewals and payments running within days. Simple event registration and targeted member emails are built in, and direct integrations with tools like Mailchimp add more when you need it. Plans are published, start from $29 a month, and come with a 30-day free trial.
What is Memberstack built for?
Memberstack was founded in 2018 and says more than 50,000 sites have launched with it. It's designed to drop into a website you already have: you decide which pages or elements are members-only, add sign-up and login forms, and take payments through Stripe. Memberstack usually needs someone with Webflow or coding skills to set it up and maintain it.
How much does Memberstack cost?
As of October 2026, Memberstack plans start at $29 a month ($25 billed annually) with a 4% transaction fee, falling to 2% at $49 a month and 0.9% at $99 a month. Stripe's fees apply on top. You can build for free and only pay when you launch, and nonprofits get 50% off any plan.
Join It publishes its pricing. Plans start at $29 a month on Starter (3% platform fee). Total, at $99 a month (2%), adds digital membership cards, member check-in, a member directory and API access, and Extra, at $199 a month (1.5%), adds custom domains and a dedicated account manager. Plans are month to month, Stripe's processing fees apply, and there are no setup fees. Annual billing saves 10%, and nonprofits get an additional 10% off. See full pricing.
How does Memberstack’s pricing compare with Join It?
Memberstack and Join It both start at $29 a month. Memberstack’s Basic plan adds a 4% fee on every payment, on top of Stripe’s processing fees. Join It Starter charges 3%, and Join It’s platform fee is 1.5% to 3% depending on your plan.
The bigger cost with Memberstack is usually the build. It’s designed for developers, so someone has to set up and maintain your membership site. Join It is ready to use without code, and its price includes:
- Renewals, recurring payments and member records, set up yourself in an afternoon.
- Built-in event registration, with registrations kept alongside your member records.
- A member directory, plus Apple and Google Wallet cards with check-in, on Total and above.
- Direct integrations on every plan, including QuickBooks, Mailchimp, HubSpot and Salesforce.
- A 30-day free trial with no credit card, and free member import by Join It’s team.
Plus annual billing saves 10%, and nonprofits get an additional 10% off. See full pricing.
When is Join It the better choice?
Join It is the better choice for clubs, associations and nonprofits without a developer that need renewals, recurring payments, membership cards and a member directory without building them into a website.
- You don't have a developer, or don't want to depend on one for every change. Join It is designed to set up and run yourself.
- You need membership management, not just logins. Memberstack handles sign-up, login and payments on your site. In Join It, renewal reminders, recurring payments, membership types, member records, simple event registration and targeted member emails work without building anything.
- Your members meet in person. On the Total plan and above, members carry a branded card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet that shows live status, and staff can check them in with any phone camera. Memberstack doesn't offer membership cards or check-in.
- You want a member directory without building one in Webflow.
- You want Mailchimp, QuickBooks, HubSpot or Eventbrite connected directly. Memberstack connects to Mailchimp through Zapier. When you need more than Join It's built-in tools, Join It integrates directly with the tools organizations use most, including Mailchimp, QuickBooks, HubSpot and Eventbrite, plus thousands more through Zapier on every plan.
- You'd rather not build membership into your site's code. Memberstack lives inside your website's pages. Join It works alongside WordPress, Squarespace, Wix and other sites, and can still protect members-only pages with a Join It login, using OpenID or the API, or the MemberAuth plugin on WordPress (the API and WordPress plugin need the Total plan and above). If you only need a simple online home for your members, the Join It member portal gives you one without building a whole site: share posts, list upcoming events and give members a searchable directory (Total plan and above).
When Memberstack may be the better fit
Memberstack may be a better fit than Join It if:
- You're building a custom membership website or web app and want full control over how it looks and works.
- You want detailed control over gated content, such as hiding individual sections of a page by plan, built into your site's design.
- You have a developer or agency to build and maintain it.
Can I switch from Memberstack to Join It without members re-entering card details?
Yes, if your members already pay through your own Stripe account: Memberstack runs on your own Stripe account, so Join It's team can bring your members' existing Stripe subscriptions across and they won't need to re-enter their card details. If an agency built your Webflow site with Memberstack and your team now finds renewals and member admin hard to manage, Join It can run membership alongside your website. Export your members, import them into Join It (bulk import is free on every plan) and link your sign-up and renewal pages from your site. Members-only pages can be protected with a Join It login instead of Memberstack's. Join It's team can do the import for you on any plan, even during your free trial.
Questions to ask before you choose
- Who will set up and maintain our membership system?
- Do we need members-only pages, or membership management, or both?
- Do members need a card for events or partner discounts?
- What will we pay in a typical year, including developer time?
Join It is trusted by more than 4,000 membership organizations in 40 countries and has processed over $100 million in membership payments since 2016.
Comparing other options? See all Join It alternatives and comparisons.
Last reviewed: October 1, 2026. Memberstack pricing and product details are taken from memberstack.com and may change. Check their current pricing before making a decision.
