Podia vs. Join It

A cleaner alternative to Podia

Podia delivers an all‑in‑one platform for creators—encompassing courses, downloads, webinars, coaching, community, website, email, and storefront. Join It gives you the core membership features you need, without unnecessary complexity, transaction fees, or marketing-focused overload.

Clean, modern interface

Transparent pricing

Integrates with the tools you already use

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

Before (with Podia)
Platform offering a broad creator toolkit—courses, downloads, community, email marketing, and site builder—across two main plans: Mover and Shaker
Mover Plan: $39 /month (or $33 billed annually), includes all core features but charges 5% transaction fees
Shaker Plan: $89 /month (or $75 billed annually), removes transaction fees and adds affiliate marketing and Zapier actions
Email marketing included but may attract extra cost based on subscriber volume; team access adds extra charges
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, and Zapier
Focused feature set tailored to membership—no transaction fees, no hidden upgrades
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 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

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Fast, human support

Join It

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What sets Join It apart

Modern, distraction-free design

Join It

Clean, focused interface tailored for membership.

Podia

Feature-packed, which can feel overwhelming.

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Zero transaction fees included

Join It

No fees—just your plan price.

Podia

Mover Plan charges 5% of every transaction

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Membership-first functionality

Join It

Cards, timelines, flexible types—all membership centered.

Podia

Creator-first with courses, sales, community; less emphasis on membership essentials.

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Predictable, inclusive pricing

Join It

Transparent flat rate, no hidden costs.

Podia

Higher tiers unlock key features; costs add up via email and team add-ons

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Tagline How Podia & Join It are alike

Both offer built-in website, email, and product management tools.

Both offer built-in website, email, and product management tools.

Both support online courses, communities, coaching, and digital products.

Both support online courses, communities, coaching, and digital products.

Both include email automation and marketing features.

Both include email automation and marketing features.

Both provide responsive support for users.

Both provide responsive support for users.

Join It vs Podia pricing

Join It

Starting at

$29

/mo

Transparent pricing based on active members

No onboarding or implementation fees

Includes digital membership cards and key integrations

14‑day free trial, no credit card required

Starting at

$39

/mo

/yr

Transaction fees apply on the entry plan (5%)

Paid tiers range up to $89/month, with higher plans removing transaction fees and adding affiliate tools and Zapier actions

Email marketing and team access may incur additional fees

Annual discounts available

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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!
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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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